I'm so angry! Did Ji Wushang invite me here so that Aunt Zhao and Zhao Yirou could laugh at me? And with so many servants in the courtyard, am I just being made a fool of by Ji Wushang?
"I'm so sorry, sister-in-law. I remember inviting you about three incense sticks ago. Hehe, time has flown by so quickly. I haven't been able to entertain you properly. I'm really not a good sister-in-law!" Ji Wushang said.
Ji Yinxue's face immediately turned from red to green and then to white. She meant that she had arrived too late, which was why everything had already passed! She deserved to be made a fool of like a monkey!
Ji Yinxue was so angry she was speechless, her fists clenched so tightly under her sleeves as if she wanted to crush something. With a gritted tooth, she said, "Then I'll take my leave!"
"Farewell, sister-in-law!" Ji Wushang smiled, not expecting Nan Xuzong to kick her out so quickly... Let him treat her like a monkey if he wants!
Ji Yinxue left indignantly.
Ji Wushang glanced at the untouched pastries on the table and said, "Zhu'er, take these pastries back and heat them up. I'll eat them tonight!" If they won't eat them, I will!
Pearl stepped forward and said, "Yes."
With everyone gone, the maids and nannies in the courtyard were all doing their own things, and Ji Wushang finally felt a moment of free time. But wait, something was wrong. He had been ignoring the gaze behind him... Turning around, he met Nan Xuzong's deep gaze.
Ji Wushang sat down facing him, "What are you thinking about?"
"From now on, no one is allowed to come to this Moxuan Garden!" Nan Xuzong's lips twitched. "Aunt Zhao won't let this defeat go unpunished! You'd better be careful."
"Mm." Ji Wushang nodded.
Nan Xuzong looked at her and said, "Also, I don't like that Miss Zhao from earlier. Get her out of the manor immediately, or I'll have someone remove her!"
"No!" Ji Wushang immediately said, "I hate her too!" How could she allow someone to stand between her and Nan Xuzong! "However, she is still useful. She is Aunt Zhao's pawn, and she still has to do things for Aunt Zhao. Aunt Zhao brought her here just now to have her see you, and also to have you see her. To test your intentions."
"My meaning is very clear: that woman, either die or get out!" Nan Xuzong sneered.
“Cong, let me finish.” Ji Wushang pulled his hand and lowered his voice, “I want her to reap what she sows…”
"Let's go inside and talk." It's not very safe here; someone might tell others about our conversation.
Ji Wushang nodded. "Let's go."
Inside the room, Ji Wushang poured Nan Xuzong a cup of tea and explained his plan in detail.
"Hmm." Nan Xuzong nodded after hearing this. "Okay, I'll listen to you."
"That's better!" Ji Wushang nodded. Then he stood up. "I'll go check the courtyard first, otherwise people will gossip if I stay cooped up here."
"Okay, be careful. I'll wait for you to come back for dinner." Nan Xuzong looked at her. She was going to learn how to manage the affairs of the backyard, so she would naturally be busier.
Ji Wushang walked out.
After inspecting several places and instructing the servants on various tasks, he left satisfied once everything was in order. He then visited the courtyards of several concubines and young ladies, instructing the servants to provide them with extra clothing and food before returning to Moxuan Garden.
At this time, as the streetlights come on, there is a warm and cozy feeling.
As soon as Ji Wushang entered, he saw Nan Xuzong sitting at the desk reading a book. Ji Wushang went up to him and said, "Cong."
"You're back? Good, let's have dinner." Nan Xuzong put down his book and looked at her with a smile.
Sitting at the table, Nan Xuzong piled up a lot of food on her plate until Ji Wushang's bowl was full before he was satisfied. "Eat up!" His smile was bright and sunny, as if he were a completely different person from his previous cold demeanor.
Ji Wushang looked at the dishes in front of him and nodded with some difficulty, "Okay. You eat some too." As he spoke, he mischievously picked up food from the plate on the table and put it into Nan Xuzong's bowl, "Come on, Cong, you eat too. Eat this, come on, this, this one too..." He filled his bowl to the brim.
She put it down with satisfaction, a smile playing on her lips as she met his eyes.
Nan Xuzong picked up a piece of meat with his chopsticks and held it out to Ji Wushang. "Here, eat it."
"Mmm." Ji Wushang smiled, then opened her small lips to eat it, chewed it carefully before swallowing.
Seeing that he was still thinking of picking up more vegetables, Ji Wushang quickly picked up a bite of greens with his chopsticks and said, "Here, eat."
"Okay." His eyes sparkled, and he obediently opened his mouth. Ji Wushang fed him the greens, and he chewed them carefully, his eyes and brows full of smiles.
Ji Wushang looked at him, then quickly picked up a large piece of meat. "Here, Cong, keep eating!"
Nan Xuzong saw the cunning in her eyes and obediently opened his mouth. She put the meat in, and although the meat was quite large, it was not easy for Nan Xuzong to put in his mouth.
Ji Wushang was quite satisfied, but the next second, Nan Xuzong looked at her smile, then pulled her into his arms, pressed his thin lips to hers, and put his flesh into her mouth, calling her name indistinctly, "Wushang..."
Ji Wushang was startled, but he pushed the meat into her mouth, and she had no choice but to swallow it because his tongue was pushing it in, leaving her no room to refuse.
As she swallowed the piece of meat, Ji Wushang thought of pushing him away, but his eyes became fiery, and his large hands had already imprisoned her shoulders. "Wushang..." he said, biting her lips forcefully, gathering that tiny bit of oil and swirling it into her fragrant tongue, playing with her.
Ji Wushang thought of pushing him away, "Waaah... Cong... let's eat..."
He kissed her soft red lips, his large hand reaching up to hers, "It'll be over soon..." His eyes were filled with desire, as if he wanted to set her on fire.
"I'm hungry..." Ji Wushang used this tactic, and he should agree to let him eat first, right?
He didn't react much, instead leaving a hickey on her neck. "I'm not hungry, sweetie."
Ji Wushang could only roll his eyes. How did he know he wasn't hungry? He was starving.
His gentle touch made Ji Wushang feel a sense of descent into depravity, and he couldn't help but reach up to his neck and kiss him.
Overjoyed at this initiative, Nan Xuzong moved her closer, wanting to feel everything about her! The kisses continued to fall upon her.
☆、177 The framing attempt backfired spectacularly! (Brilliant!)
His kiss was incredibly passionate, and his fiery hands ignited Ji Wushang's own heat. A warmth slowly grew in Ji Wushang's heart, and she couldn't help but wrap her arms around his neck, losing herself in his passion.
Ji Wushang's actions directly aroused the desires deep within Nan Xuzong. He no longer restrained himself; after nibbling at her beauty, he was about to conquer it...
Just then, a maid rushed into the courtyard and shouted loudly into the inner room, "Princess Consort, something terrible has happened!"
The shout startled Nan Xuzong, who immediately retreated, his face dark and unnatural. He had never said anything like that before! Damn it, he had scared him away!
I must kill that person! Who dares to disturb me and Wu Shang like this? Are those servants and guards just there to be eaten?!
Ji Wushang snapped back to reality and looked at Nan Xuzong's actions—one hand was around her waist, pinching her private parts, and the other hand was slightly raising her thigh. The posture... Ji Wushang's face turned bright red, and she pushed him away abruptly.
Nan Xuzong felt an unprecedented sense of frustration and displeasure, which was even more intense than physical punishment! She gently pushed him away, but Nan Xuzong, clearly unsatisfied, held her tightly, refusing to let her move.
Ji Wushang immediately closed his legs, pushed away the insolent hand, and straightened his clothes.
"What's wrong? Why are you shouting like that! You're disturbing the young master and young lady's meal. I'll make you regret this!" Zhu'er scolded the maid who came to shout from outside, while some nannies and servants also tried to stop the maid.
"I request an audience with the Crown Princess! This servant has something important to report!" the maid immediately called out.
Ji Wushang looked at the dark-faced man in front of her and pushed him, "Put me down, it's not good for people to see... I'll go see what's going on."
Nan Xuzong pecked her face hard a few times before letting go of her, helping her straighten her clothes, turning up the collar to cover up his handiwork.
Nan Xuzong watched her walk outside before turning his gaze to himself. His own body was still aroused, his blood was boiling! Nan Xuzong cursed inwardly and immediately used his internal energy to suppress it.
When he opened his eyes, he immediately spoke coldly, "Someone come here!"
"Master!" Suddenly, several dark figures floated down and knelt on the ground.
"How could you do this! Have I let you get away with this?! From now on, if anyone bothers you, you'll be brought back with your heads!" Nan Xuzong coldly and angrily rebuked him, his voice blazing with fury.
Several guards nodded with a headache. The master was clearly sexually unsatisfied... Well, we should try to understand this kind of man and look on the bright side! But didn't he say that he and the Crown Princess couldn't be around when they were being intimate?
Just then, Nan Xuzong looked at them with cold, sinister eyes and said, "Get down!"
"yes!"
After Ji Wushang walked out, he cleared his throat and asked, "What happened?"
"Your Highness, Huanfei has hanged herself! She left a letter written in blood!" The maid immediately knelt before Ji Wushang.
Ji Wushang was slightly surprised. He had only given her ten strokes of the cane; did she really deserve to die? At most, she would be in pain for a few days, and then she would be fine! After she recovered, she would still be Aunt Zhao's head maid and continue to enjoy the manor's generous salary!
He actually hanged himself... There must be something more to this, right?
Ji Wushang stepped down and sneered, "Where was she found hanging herself? And where's the blood letter?" If she even wrote the blood letter, what else wouldn't she lack?
"Zhu'er, come with me to take a look." Ji Wushang ordered immediately before the maid could speak.
Pearl immediately stepped forward and said, "Yes."
Ji Wushang glanced coldly at the maid, "Lead the way."
"Yes." The maid immediately led the way.
Ji Wushang glanced back inside, wondering whether he should tell Nan Xuzong that he needed to handle this matter and let him have his meal and go to sleep first? After all, someone had died in the manor, and he definitely needed to follow up on it, which might keep him busy until late at night before he returned.
"Ah San, go tell the young master about Huan Fei's death. Also, I need to deal with Huan Fei's matter first. Let him have his meal and go to bed first." Ji Wushang glanced at the servant Ah San beside him.
Ah San nodded immediately, "Yes." He then started to run towards the house. Ji Wushang immediately called out again, "Ah San!"
"Princess Consort?" Ah San immediately turned around and asked respectfully.
"After you tell the Crown Prince, you will do one more thing for me." Ji Wushang looked around to make sure no one was watching, then whispered something in A-San's ear. Finally, he said, "If the Crown Prince doesn't let you do my thing, then tell him what happened."
Ah San nodded, thinking to himself, "It's better to tell the Crown Prince everything. Perhaps he has another way to help the Crown Princess! The Crown Prince and Crown Princess are very much in love! I don't need to hide anything from them!"
Ji Wushang watched Ah San run away, glanced into the room, and then took Zhu'er and followed the maid to Huanfei's place.
This is a large, square courtyard, where the maids of each courtyard live. The courtyard is further divided into smaller courtyards according to the relationship between each master's courtyard and the maids serving the same master. Those serving the same master live together, while those serving different masters live separately.
As Ji Wushang entered, he heard some sobbing and wailing sounds. From a distance, he could hear Aunt Zhao scolding everyone in the main hall. Ji Wushang quickened his pace and went inside.
"You wretches! You can't even keep an eye on one person! She was punished by the Crown Prince's wife, but you should still take care of her! How could you let her be so despondent that she wrote a letter in blood and hanged herself! Don't you have any conscience?!" Aunt Zhao cursed loudly, determined to wake up everyone in the courtyard, preferably to summon all the masters in the backyard.
This acting is superb! Every curse she utters is a veiled criticism of herself! She claims she was so distraught after being punished by the Crown Princess that she even wrote a letter in blood! Hmph, not bad, she's now become the mistress who drove a maid to her death. And now, all the servants in the Marquis's mansion will side with her, Aunt Zhao!
Ji Wushang stepped forward, pretending not to know anything, and asked, "What happened?"
When Aunt Zhao saw Ji Wushang arrive, she immediately raised her voice even louder, saying, "Look at this! Huanfei must have been punished by you, the Crown Princess, this afternoon. She couldn't bear it and actually hanged herself! She even wrote a letter in blood!"
"Oh? A blood letter? Where is the blood letter?" Ji Wushang sneered. "How could she be so upset? I only punished her with ten strokes of the cane! Compared to how my aunt usually punished servants with more than fifty strokes, I feel my punishment was very lenient! To be so upset as to hang herself like that, tsk tsk, she really is so inconsiderate!" Ji Wushang's words had a hidden meaning, which made everyone's hearts clear a little.
Ji Wushang was right. When Aunt Zhao was in charge, anyone who made a mistake was immediately flogged fifty times, dragged out of the Marquis's residence, and never employed again. Yet Ji Wushang only received ten strokes of the cane—such a lenient punishment! It was truly incomprehensible why this plump woman would suddenly act so recklessly. Ten strokes, it was an easy thing to do…
Ji Wushang glanced at everyone's faces, knowing what they were thinking, before turning to Aunt Zhao, "Aunt, where is Huanfei's blood letter?"
"Here!" Aunt Zhao said coldly, then took out a blood-written letter from her bosom and handed it to Ji Wushang.
Ji Wushang's sarcastic smile vanished instantly. "Where is her body?"
"There it is!" Aunt Zhao sneered. "How do you plan to deal with it?"
"Of course, we need to see how things go first. Maybe, hmph," Ji Wushang sneered, "someone murdered Huanfei and is trying to make it look like she committed suicide! Not necessarily, not necessarily!" As he spoke, Ji Wushang immediately stepped forward, "Has the coroner been called?"
Aunt Zhao's face twitched upon hearing Ji Wushang's words. So, she suspected her! However, even if she possessed extraordinary abilities, she wouldn't find anything, because the man had hanged himself! Thinking this, Aunt Zhao sneered inwardly, "Let's see what tricks this little vixen can pull!"
"Your Highness, the coroner has arrived!" Xian'er came in from outside, pulling along an elderly coroner who looked to be in his fifties.
Ji Wushang stepped aside to make way, "Please, sir."