Chapter 395: Is this the end? It can't be stopped.

They slapped the Marquis's wife's face until it looked like a pig's head, and even tied up the Dowager Madam.

Qiao was puzzled as to how Xiao Wu had managed it, but he also knew that this was a big deal.

She sat up straight, her tone softening considerably.

“Your Highness, Qingrong’s childbirth was dangerous. Xiao Wu was a bit impulsive, but he was also worried about his elder sister.”

After Qiao finished speaking, she looked at Lu Juan with a serious expression. Seeing his sullen face and displeased look, she sighed inwardly.

Regardless, she was Lu Juan's biological mother.

There was no son who could see his mother tied to the tree and remained indifferent.

Qiao was both a mother and a daughter-in-law.

She glanced at Ji Bolian. Even if the old lady in the family was confused, as long as her son still cared about their blood ties, he couldn't be controlled.

They can leave gracefully, but Ji Qingrong will have to continue living in the Marquis's residence afterward...

Since Xiao Wu was the one who slapped her, she has to be the one who is reasonable and understanding.

Qiao said, "Young Master, Xiao Wu didn't mean it."

Ji Bolian frowned and spoke up, his voice firm and resolute: "This is a matter of life and death. If we delay on the way, it will be too late. Xiao Wu did nothing wrong."

Lu Juan still looked bitter and resentful.

Ji Qingwu nodded: "What I did was reasonable and justified, and there was nothing wrong with it. Why do you say that I went too far?"

Lu Juan raised his head, about to speak.

Kneeling on the ground, Feng Shuang cried out loudly, "Lord Ji and his wife are biased towards their own daughter, but I am also the apple of my family's eye! Ji Wu is clearly planning to take my life!"

"She lashed my back and waist with those two lashes, and now my internal organs are in pain."

“It’s one thing to hit me, but that Ji Wu is so arrogant that she even dares to touch her mother-in-law. Does she even care about the Marquis of Zhongyong’s mansion?”

Madam Cui also showed the bruises on her wrist and said, "Ziyou, your wife is giving birth inside. I have arranged for the doctor and midwife to be ready. I am just sitting at the entrance of Ninghua Hall to oversee things."

"But your sister-in-law rushed over and sent her men to attack me."

Cui's eyes were bloodshot as she said, "I have never suffered such injustice in my life. If... if you find it difficult, then forget it."

never mind?

Ji Qingwu turned his gaze to Cui Shi.

As expected, Cui had more to say, adding, "I'll go back and find a well, jump in, and not disturb you two young people's lives."

Lu Juan frowned and said, "Mother, what are you saying?"

Ji Qingwu smiled and asked, "Does the Grand Madam intend to keep her word?"

Cui was filled with grief, and upon hearing this, she glared at her: "What right do you have to interfere in the affairs of my Marquis's mansion?"

Ji Qingwu said clearly, "Who caused Lord Lu to be in such a difficult situation? Since it was you who did it, you should bear the consequences."

Madam Cui turned to Lu Juan and said, "Ziyou, if you don't stand up for your mother in this matter, then from now on, any Tom, Dick, or Harry will be able to storm into the Marquis's mansion and beat your mother."

Lu Juan had a headache from her shouting.

He pondered for a moment and said, "Father-in-law and mother-in-law, the Marquis's family was at fault first, but such punishment is enough. Let's leave it at that."

Gibran wanted to say something more, but was stopped by Qiao.

For the sake of her eldest daughter's future life in the Marquis's mansion, Madam Qiao chose to back down.

"Qingrong suffered so much and risked her life to give birth to your child. I hope you will remember her and not let her down."

A look of surprise flashed across Lu Juan's eyes. He glanced at Ji Qingwu and saw her biting her lip and holding her breath.

He stood up and said, "What my mother-in-law says is absolutely right. I'll see you out."

Ji Qingwu frowned. She used to think that her brother-in-law was fair and just, but now he had become a fool.

She spoke up, "Lord Lu, you call this punishment?"

Lu Juan immediately sat down, cleared his throat, and said, "I wonder what insightful opinion Fifth Sister has?"

Ji Qingwu stood up and walked to Feng Shuang's side.

"I don't think this counts as punishment. Everyone says that a small punishment is a great warning, but while a small punishment has been given, the great warning has not yet been implemented."

Feng Shuang felt the pain from the whip marks on her back as she was stared at.

Ji Qingwu said, "They kept blocking my way, not wanting me to see my older sister."

“If it weren’t for me tonight, my older sister and the child wouldn’t have survived.”

Her words were not an exaggeration.

Ji Qingwu entered the main room of Ninghua Hall. Ji Qingrong's pulse was very weak. If it had dragged on for another hour, both she and her unborn child would have died.

Lu Juan's pupils contracted, as if he had also imagined that scene.

Ji Qingwu said bluntly, "If this is Lord Lu's attitude, then I will take my elder sister home."

Ji Qingwu gestured with his chin toward Ji Bolian, seeking his support.

"Father, are you right?"

Gibran had a lot on his mind, and his face immediately darkened.

"Young Master Lu, when you promised to marry my daughter, you talked with me all night in the study. Do you remember what you said to me? Are you going to break your promise now?!"

Lu Juan seemed to be shaken, and obvious hesitation appeared on his face.

After a long pause, he let out a long sigh.

"I think my father-in-law is right. You should take Qingrong back."

Kahlil Gibran: ......

No one in the room expected that Lu Juan would give in so easily.

Ji Qingwu still remembered the tension and panic in Lu Juan's eyes when she said those words to him last time.

How come things changed after having a child? Can feelings change so easily?

Overjoyed, Cui wept, wiping her tears with her sleeve.

"Good! Ziyou, you've done well. I won't pursue the matter any further!"

Ji Qingwu snorted and said, "Not going to pursue it? The Grand Madam is mistaken. I haven't finished pursuing it yet."

Feng Shuang said, "You've already whipped him and tied him up, what more do you want?"

Ji Qingwu said, "At the time, it was just a temporary measure. Now that I think about it, I feel that the punishment was too lenient."

Hearing Lu Juan's words, Feng Shuang felt more confident.

Now the Ji family is no longer a threat, and the Empress Dowager hides in the Cining Palace every day, having lost her power.

"How dare you speak so arrogantly? What makes you think you can punish the Lady of the Marquis's Mansion? Just because you're the daughter of a mere third-rank official?"

Gibran frowned and twitched his beard.

He shouted, "So what if you're a third-rank official? What rank are your father and brothers, the Feng family? How dare you spout such nonsense?"

Feng Shuang was speechless when asked the question, as her family background was not prominent.

Qiao tugged at Ji Bolian's sleeve. Now is not the time to compare the official positions of fathers and brothers. Xiao Wu doesn't need him to stand out.

Ji Qingwu glanced at the bundle placed on the chair.

What do you think?

Feng Shuang mocked, "You wouldn't be clinging to a wife without a title just because you're the General of the North, would you?"

Gibran said, "Watch your words!"

Feng Shuang forced out the words through gritted teeth: "Isn't that right? They can do it, and they won't let people talk about it."

Seeing everyone arguing so fiercely, Lu Juan said in a deep voice, "Enough! Stop arguing, let's put this matter to rest."