Nan Jinxue looked at Ji Yinxue on the bed, then at Ji Wushang. Ji Wushang's face was expressionless, revealing no emotion. Nan Jinxue, however, felt a sense of being deceived! Ji Yinxue had always been known for her lowly life, how could she be sick? This must be a lie! Judging from her recent behavior, she seemed to be suffering from a strange illness? Eating well, dressing well, and even throwing tantrums! What a despicable person, probably afraid that Zhao Yirou, Youlan, and Shui Pei would steal her favor! This person deserves to die!
It's been normal for men to have multiple wives and concubines since ancient times. Besides, a man should have the world in his heart! Marrying Zhao Yirou would bring the power of the Minister's Mansion to his side, but what about Ji Yinxue? Bullshit! Marrying her would just mean marrying a vicious and jealous bitch! The General's Mansion doesn't give him any help whatsoever, and even that young General Ji Tiankui hasn't given him any benefits. Marrying a woman like this just to make him angry? Nan Jinxue, you've gone way too far!
If it weren't for her scheming against Ji Wushang, which led to Nan Jinxue sleeping with her in the end, she wouldn't have married such a despicable woman!
Nan Jinxue's heart was in turmoil as she mentally recounted all the harm Ji Yinxue had done to her. She finally came to a conclusion, but just as she was about to explode, she couldn't say it. If she did, this bitch had lied to her! Wouldn't that be like slapping herself in the face? Since the person was already dead, wouldn't it be the living who would lose face?
Nan Jinxue thought it over and over, and was furious, but she couldn't vent her anger. So she slammed her hand on the table and said, "Ji Yinxue suddenly fell ill and died. Take her away and bury her!"
The Marquis nodded, glancing at the people around him. "Do any of you know what happened?" He then turned to Ji Wushang, who immediately stepped forward and said, "Please rest assured, Father. It is truly heartbreaking that my sister-in-law has suddenly fallen ill. But the dead cannot be brought back to life. I will write a letter to the General's Mansion to inform you of the death and put your mind at ease, Father and Aunt."
The Marquis nodded in satisfaction. Since Ji Wushang had said so, the servants should know what to do! "You all know what to do? Go and carry out your duties! Since he has suddenly fallen ill, there's no need to make the funeral too grand! A simple funeral will suffice!" For someone who has died without any value, the sooner the matter is resolved, the less it will hinder the progress of the Marquis's mansion!
Nan Xuzong remained silent, watching the drama unfold in the Marquis's mansion without feeling anything in his heart.
However, since Ji Wushang is always busy with this and that, I need to teach her a way to let the servants do it and check the results!
I don't want to waste my time on unnecessary things!
Nan Jinxue glanced around at the people and saw Zhao Yirou gazing at him affectionately. A sliver of warmth finally touched his heart. Perhaps this woman wasn't so bad after all. Although he knew she was definitely scheming, if she listened to him, he could still make her enjoy the happiness he could bring her!
Youlan and Shuipei stood in an inconspicuous corner, utterly astonished that Ji Yinxue had been killed by Nan Jinxue! It was too easy for her, but well, it was good that she was dead! That meant one less rival. Youlan's gaze fell on Nan Jinxue. She needed to think of a way to get back into his bed. After all, she was already his woman; if she remained a mere concubine, she would never rise above her station! Now that Ji Yinxue was dead, only Zhao Yirou remained. Having served Ji Yinxue for so long, she had witnessed her methods of dealing with people, and she could certainly learn them!
As for Shui Pei, I'm sorry! The original plan to deal with Ji Yinxue was to shift to Zhao Yirou, so Shui Pei, you'll have to lead the way!
Shui Pei felt her whole body trembling. This Marquis's mansion was truly a place that devoured people! You wouldn't even know when you would die!
The people around gradually dispersed. Ji Wushang had someone handle the matter, and Ji Yinxue was taken away and buried in the ancestral grave on the back mountain, thus finding peace.
Nan Jinxue felt depressed, but the thought that he had personally killed Ji Yinxue calmed him down somewhat.
After a long while, Ji Wushang finally had some free time. Ji Yinxue's death seemed to have vanished like a gust of wind. No one would remember such a second young mistress.
Zhao Yirou was very happy in Yuxue Garden. She asked her maid to peel grapes for her to eat. She was thinking about what methods she could use to win over Nan Jinxue's heart and also to prevent those two maids from taking her place!
Although she is a concubine, she still needs to become the principal wife! And since she is not pregnant with his child yet, Nan Jinxue shouldn't need concubines! When concubines are needed, she should be the one to choose, not those two lowly maids, Ji Yinxue!
Moxuanyuan Affiliated Hospital.
Ji Wushang returned to the house and saw Nan Xuzong reading a book. Ji Wushang sat down and took a sip of tea. "So tired!"
"Wu Shang, I have something to tell you." Nan Xu Cong put down his book and looked at Ji Wu Shang, whose beautiful face was incredibly handsome.
Ji Wushang nodded, walked over to him, and sat down beside him. "Go on," she said.
“If this is too tiring, why not let the servants do it themselves, and then you can check the results? That way you won’t have to run around all the time, and I can’t even hold you accountable,” Nan Xuzong said with a smile.
"Yes, I'd like that too, but you know, Aunt Leng and Aunt Jin are watching, and your dear sisters all give me the cold shoulder! If I let the servants make even the slightest mistake, they'll probably complain to Father, and I'll definitely lose my position as the mistress of the house!"
“Then… that’s fine!” Nan Xuzong said. Originally, she was thinking that maybe she shouldn’t be the mistress of the house, but it would definitely not work if she was too idle.
"I will take good care of myself, don't worry." Ji Wushang thought he was just concerned about her. Indeed, she had been a little tired these past few days, but it was alright. Look, Nan Xuzong was slowly massaging her back to relax her.
"You're learning so fast!" Ji Wushang said comfortably.
"Hmm." Nan Xuzong nodded. "It's almost noon. Shall we have lunch first and then go to Jiuyue Tower, or go to Jiuyue Tower first and then have lunch?"
"What do you think? I'll agree with you." Ji Wushang had no objections, since he wasn't particularly hungry anyway.
"Then let's have our meal first and rest for a bit before we go," Nan Xuzong said. He didn't want her to go hungry after they had been in the carriage and he didn't know what had happened.
They ordered a meal to be laid out, and then the two of them ate facing each other.
Ji Wushang looked into his eyes and saw that many of the dishes on the table were Nan Xuzong's favorites, and felt slightly satisfied.
Nan Xuzong paused slightly. "Wu Shang, you had the menu adjusted?"
"Hmm, I rethought it based on medical books and wrote a recipe. This will be good for both of our health. You can't miss any of the dishes you like!" Ji Wushang picked up a piece of braised carp and put it in front of his thin lips. "This is what you like to eat. Open your mouth."
Nan Xuzong looked at her and obediently opened his sexy lips. Ji Wushang smiled and put the food into his mouth. "But, if you eat it today, you can't eat braised carp tomorrow, because it's a bit too heaty. You have to be careful," Ji Wushang said seriously.
Nan Xuzong nodded. "Okay."
“This is cauliflower. I know you don’t like it, but you still need a balanced diet. So, Cong, would you like to try a little?” Ji Wushang looked at him with clear eyes.
As long as it's given to him by her, or requested by her, even if it's poison, he would swallow it without hesitation! Nan Xuzong nodded, "Eat." She smiled and put the food into his mouth, and he chewed slowly.
"Why aren't you eating? You'll be hungry later," Nan Xuzong said, then picked up a piece of braised pork with his chopsticks. "It tastes good, you like it, come on." Sometimes he really didn't understand. She ate meat too, but she didn't seem to gain any weight. When he touched her, she sometimes felt too thin, but her skin was smooth, which was hard to describe... He was just worried that being too thin might affect his ability to get pregnant.
Nan Xuzong looked Ji Wushang up and down several times. Ji Wushang noticed his strange expression, then looked at himself, but couldn't find anything wrong. He looked up and asked, "What's wrong with me?"
"No," Nan Xuzong said. "Eat more, you don't seem to be gaining weight."
"I don't know either," Ji Wushang said, adding that he had no way of controlling whether or not he would gain weight.
"Eat more, come on." When it was Nan Xuzong's turn, he very attentively piled Ji Wushang's bowl into a small hill. Ji Wushang shook her head. This man was at it again. Although she thought this in her heart, Ji Wushang was extremely happy and sweet. Living like this with him was very, very good.
It was almost noon, and Ji Wushang and Nan Xuzong set off from the back door towards Jiuyue Tower.
The sky was overcast, a light blue sky set in late spring, early summer. Nan Xuzong was wearing the robe Ji Wushang had sewn for him; it fit him perfectly and suited his temperament. Overjoyed, Nan Xuzong embraced her tightly. "Wushang, thank you."
Ji Wushang was taken aback for a moment, then said in his arms, "What are you thanking me for?"
"Thank you for appearing in my life, thank you for always being with me, thank you for everything you've done for me, thank you for loving me." Nan Xuzong looked down at her, his eyes filled with nothing but love and her image.
Ji Wushang turned over and looked at him, seeing her reflection in his eyes. She pursed her cherry lips slightly and said, "Nan Xuzong, I also want to thank you. Thank you for always being tolerant of me, thank you for always warming me, thank you for always loving me. I want to be with you forever."
All she wanted to do in this life was cling to him. Ji Wushang mustered her courage and then wrapped her arms around his slender waist. It felt so warm, and he smelled wonderful; she loved it.
Nan Xuzong held her and gently kissed her forehead. Wasn't he the same? "I will be with you, forever and ever," Nan Xuzong whispered in her ear. He longed to be with her forever and ever, until their hair turned white.
Ji Wushang listened to his words, her heart filled with nothing but sweetness. But she knew she had many imperfections, and this time, she was determined to make up for them. Her head rested on his lap, and she looked up at his beautiful face. What caught her eye most were his Adam's apple and his clean-shaven chin.
He was an extremely handsome and sunny man, almost perfect, except for his legs.
Now, Ji Wushang wants to give him everything perfect, to let him have the most beautiful and wonderful life in the world, and she wants to satisfy all his needs.
This is the realm of love. Ji Wushang only gave him unique love, and she made that distinction very clearly.
Ji Wushang reached out and placed her hand in his large hand. He lowered his eyes, looking at her clear, bright eyes, and smiled indulgently. He held her hand in his palm, giving her more warmth.
Cong, wait a little longer, and I'll be able to help you stand up. I really want you to stand up and hug me too.
"What are you thinking about?" Nan Xuzong looked down at her again. Her thoughts were even more unfathomable than Yi Qiang's now. He himself couldn't quite figure out what this little woman was thinking!
"I was thinking, my husband is so handsome." Ji Wushang smiled.
Upon hearing this, Nan Xuzong's face lit up with a smile, and he gave her two firm kisses on the lips. "I believe you."
"Pfft." Upon hearing those three words, Ji Wushang couldn't help but laugh.
"You're so narcissistic," Ji Wushang whispered in his ear as he was held tightly in his arms.
"Didn't you notice that before?" Nan Xuzong said cheerfully, without denying it. He looked at her, as if he had been thinking for a long time. "My wife praises me, of course I have to say it's good. I absolutely trust my wife's judgment!"
"What a dishonest man!" Ji Wushang's eyes curved into crescents as she looked at him, feeling a surge of warmth in her heart.
Nan Xuzong smiled and said, "I'm only dishonest with my wife."
Ji Wushang snuggled into his arms. No matter how sarcastic he was, he always won every argument. Hmph!
Nan Xuzong smiled and embraced her, his face radiant with happiness. Every time she couldn't win against him, she would hide in his arms—that was good, haha!
Soon they arrived at Jiuyue Tower. Nan Xuzong lowered his head and said, "We've arrived at Jiuyue Tower."
"Hmm." Ji Wushang turned over, realizing he hadn't actually fallen asleep. He struggled to sit up and straightened his clothes.
Nan Xuzong's gaze remained fixed on her, watching her tidy up and even smoothing out her skirt.
Ji Wushang smiled, and the two of them got off the carriage.
The September Pavilion is becoming increasingly different, exuding an air of nobility. When Ji Wushang and Nan Xuzong walked in, they saw many officials and merchants among the visitors.
Nan Xuzong pulled her upstairs.
Room number 5, floor number 1.
Ji Wushang felt a little nervous at this moment. He turned his head to look at Nan Xuzong beside him. Seeing that Nan Xuzong was also looking into Ji Wushang's eyes, Ji Wushang smiled and then knocked on the door.
"Please come in." A pleasant, deep male voice came from inside. Ji Wushang and Nan Xuzong both knew it was Beigong Minhao.
"Go in," Nan Xuzong said.
Once inside, close the door.
After Nan Xuzong and Ji Wushang went inside, they sensed that something was burning inside. What was Beigong Minhao doing? For the first time, Nan Xuzong felt that he couldn't figure out Beigong Minhao. Before, he would tell him everything, but now, he felt that he was drifting further and further away from him, and could never get back to where he started.
This world is perhaps like this: in the beginning, people may be very close, but as time goes by, everything changes, and eventually, two people who are very close will eventually drift far apart.
Nan Xuzong glanced at Ji Wushang suspiciously, and Ji Wushang shook his head. It was already strange enough that the two of them had come together, but now it seemed like they were both starting a fire here.
"You've arrived." Beigong Minhao walked out from inside. His steps were slow and his gait was unsteady. All of this was because his martial arts had been crippled and he had run out before he had fully recovered.
Nan Xuzong frowned. "Why aren't you resting at home? What are you doing here, inviting us?"
Bei Gongminhao shook his head. "There's something very important. If the crucial moment is missed, you'll never have this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity again." As he spoke, he looked at Ji Wushang, who was also looking at him. What was the opportunity he was referring to?
"Does he know better than I do how to heal Nan Xuzong's legs?" Ji Wushang was slightly agitated, but she suppressed it, looking at him questioningly, "When?"
Yes, she asked when it was the right time; he was helping her, he was giving her this opportunity!
Bei Gongminhao's thin lips parted in a smile. "What do you think?" He cast a sorrowful glance at Nan Xuzong, then looked at him. "Zong, do you know why I invited you all here today?"
Looking into his eyes, Nan Xuzong felt a sudden, inexplicable panic for the first time, and the feeling grew stronger and stronger!
"What's the matter? Speak quickly!" Nan Xuzong looked at Beigong Minhao, then at Ji Wushang, but Ji Wushang also looked puzzled. This must be Beigong Minhao's idea.
Ji Wushang looked at Beigong Minhao and asked, "May I ask what's burning inside?"
"Hehe, look how serious you all are!" Bei Gongminhao burst into laughter. "I invited you here so you could take a look at my injury. Ah, you know how it is in late spring, the weather is damp, and my hands and feet are killing me. Come on, take a look. I warmed up some wine, let's have a few sips together!" Bei Gongminhao said cheerfully and walked inside. He walked slowly but quickly, making everyone worry that he might suddenly fall.
Fortunately, Beigong Minhao did not fall and kept his back straight.
After turning the corner, knowing they were following behind but wouldn't see him, Beigong Minhao trembled as he took a small bottle from his pocket, poured out a pill and swallowed it, then nervously stuffed the bottle back into his pocket.
Turning back, seeing the two of them following him with questions in their eyes, Beigong Minhao turned his face away, closed his eyes slightly, and slowly walked into the inner room. He didn't know how much determination it took to make this decision, he didn't know when he had fallen asleep last night, but if he lost this opportunity, it was truly gone forever.
Beigong Minhao will give her the opportunity to choose.
Beigong Minhao sat at the table, on which lay plum wine, and beside him was a jar of fine flower wine, along with a variety of dishes. The meal was abundant and colorful.
Nan Xuzong and Ji Wushang sat opposite each other, just like a few days ago.
Bei Gong Minhao began pouring them drinks, trying his best not to look at the two of them, suppressing his emotions as much as possible. But he knew that he was still Bei Gong Minhao, and he had to be that Bei Gong Minhao!
He hoped that this would be the last time he forced himself to do something for them, but he knew that if there were any more tasks assigned to him in the future, he would still help them do them!
Yes, one's own heart cannot deceive oneself; Beigong Minhao has always acted according to his own heart.