Chapter 259 Why is General Xie crying?

Lin Qiyun herself was also taken aback.

She didn't even use any force, so what exactly is Ji Zhiya trying to do?

She quickly realized what was going on.

Because beneath Ji Zhiya, a large pool of blood was slowly seeping out.

Ji Zhiya's face was pale, and she stared at her with an incredulous look, her lips moving slightly, "Miss Lin, I thought we had reconciled, but I never expected you to be so heartless!"

Lin Qiyun's heart sank to the bottom in an instant.

Soon someone screamed, "Oh my god, blood, so much blood!!"

"Miss Ji is pregnant, could it be that Miss Lin pushed her to have an abortion?"

"Quickly, go and fetch the doctor!"

The surroundings were in complete chaos, and Lin Qiyun felt her head buzzing.

"No, don't believe her. She's not pregnant at all, how could she have miscarried?"

Tears streamed down Ji Zhiya's face as she clutched her lower abdomen, helpless. "My child, my child...who will save my child?"

“Miss Lin, my pregnancy was diagnosed at your residence, and many people witnessed it. How can you make such a false claim?”

Ji Zhiya's chest heaved violently as she stared intently at Lin Qiyun, still breathing heavily, probably due to the pain.

She was dressed simply today, lying half-reclined in a pool of blood, her lips pale and her face contorted in pain, tears falling like broken pearls, soaking her clothes.

She looked like a pitiful woman who was being bullied and had no way to fight back.

Many people in Yaocheng have used her medicine and received her kindness.

Soon, someone who couldn't stand it anymore stepped forward and said, "Yes, Miss Lin, it was your household physician who diagnosed Miss Ji at the fireside banquet that day. Have you forgotten so quickly?"

“We are both women. You ruined her reputation at the fireside banquet, and now you’ve caused her to miscarry. Your methods are really too cruel.”

Lin Qiyun was in a state of confusion and didn't know how to refute him.

She never expected that Ji Zhiya would set her up like this.

The Lin residence is currently bustling with distinguished guests; if this matter gets out, her reputation will be completely ruined!

"Listen to me, don't be fooled by this cunning woman. She's not pregnant at all. A doctor can easily tell by taking her pulse. She's faking it!"

She finished speaking through gritted teeth, her whole body trembling with anger, completely devoid of her usual gentle and quiet demeanor.

Just then, a cold, sharp voice came from behind, "Who knows if you're trying to harm Zhizhi again?"

Xie Qi, dressed in a brocade robe, his black hair tied with a jade crown, his shoulders and back straight as a pine tree, strode towards them with great speed.

Upon seeing Jiang Zhi lying in a pool of blood, his pupils twitched involuntarily.

Although Zhizhi had already informed him, seeing this scene still deeply stung his eyes, causing him to panic, followed by an uncontrollable rage.

Ignoring the stares of the crowd, he bent down and scooped up the unconscious Jiang Zhi.

"Miss Lin, you are so malicious that you caused Zhizhi to miscarry. I will settle the score with you after she is alright!"

After saying that, he picked up the person and tried to leave.

Lin Qiyun held him back firmly.

"No, you can't take her away, she's not pregnant at all," she said, her voice trembling with panic. "Let the doctor check her pulse first!"

If Xie Qi were to take Ji Zhiya away now, wouldn't that confirm her crime of causing someone to miscarry?

How will she survive in Yaocheng after this?

Xie Qi was furious and wouldn't listen to her. "Miss Lin, are you deliberately stalling for time? She's already lost so much blood. You've not only harmed her unborn child, but you also want to kill her, don't you?"

Xie Qi's words were like sharp blades piercing Lin Qiyun's heart.

Those present began to whisper among themselves.

Lin Qiyun looks like a gentle and weak person, but I never expected her to be so ruthless.

It would be best to have less contact with the Lin family in the future.

I wonder which family she will marry into in the future. It will probably cause chaos and turmoil in her home.

Lin Qiyun was no match for Xie Qi. By the time Lin Lide arrived with his men, Xie Qi had already carried Jiang Zhi away, leaving behind a mess.

"You wretched child, look what you've done!" Lin Lide's originally joyous birthday banquet was turned into a complete mess, and everyone looked at them with varying expressions, utterly disgracing him.

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Inside the carriage, all the noise was shut out.

Xie Qi held Jiang Zhi tightly in his arms, refusing to let go.

Jiang Zhi was being choked so tightly she could hardly breathe. "Xie Qi, let go of me."

But as soon as he finished speaking, he sensed that Xie Qi was acting strangely.

His hands, which were holding her, were trembling slightly. When she looked up, she saw that his eyes were red at the corners and his eyes were wet.

"Huh? Isn't this just acting?" Jiang Zhi asked in surprise. "I'm perfectly fine, why are you—crying?"

Xie Qi glared at her, "Who said I cried? I just got sand in my eyes!"

“Yes, yes, I misspoke,” Jiang Zhi readily agreed. “Then could General Xie please put me down?”

She is still being held by Xie Qi.

“I won’t let go,” he lowered his head and buried his forehead in the crook of her neck, his voice muffled, “I was really scared by you just now, you have to make it up to me.”

Although he knew that Zhizhi was not pregnant, and before going to the Lin residence, Zhizhi had told him that she would pretend to be pushed down by Lin Qiyun so that he could choose an appropriate time to come out and take her away.

But she never mentioned that she had secretly hidden blood on her body.

The sight of his white clothes soaked in blood deeply pierced his eyes; his heart was still pounding and his breathing was unsteady.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I just thought it would look more realistic this way," Jiang Zhi could only pat his broad back reassuringly. "I didn't mean to scare you. Look, my clothes are covered in blood, it's all stained your outer garment. Can you put me down first?"

"No, I'm already dirty anyway," Xie Qi grunted. "Don't put any more blood on the carriage. There's only one carriage in the General's Mansion, and it's too much trouble to clean it up."

Jiang Zhi was speechless.

Xie Qi usually travels on horseback, and since there are no other masters in the General's Mansion, there is indeed only this one carriage.

So there was no need for hesitation, and she followed him back to the general's mansion, swaying unsteadily.

As he swayed back and forth, Xie Qi's gaze began to shift.

He was breathing heavily, staring at her lips with an ambiguous look in his eyes.

Just as he lowered his head to kiss her, Jiang Zhi covered his mouth.

Xie Qi blinked, his peach blossom eyes looking at her with a hint of innocence.

Jiang Zhi almost lost her composure under his gaze.

"Don't do anything reckless."

She had promised Lu Yuan, so naturally she had to keep her word.

Xie Qi nodded, but made no further move.

Before Jiang Zhi could even relax, she noticed a warm, damp patch on her palm.

Xie Qi actually stuck out his tongue and licked her palm!

A tingling, itchy sensation traveled from her palms upwards, causing her heart to tremble slightly.

Like a cat whose tail has been stepped on, she quickly pulled her hand back and glared at him fiercely.

Xie Qi smiled, saying nothing, and looked at her with his shimmering, watery eyes.

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Back at the general's mansion, Xie Qi covered her with his cloak to hide the shocking bloodstains on her body before leading her off the carriage and back to her room.

"Thank you so much, General." Jiang Zhi took off her cloak and returned it to him.

"Okay, take a good shower, I'll come see you again later."

Jiang Zhi had just asked Ru Ying and An Yue to fetch water for her to wash up, and before she could even change her clothes, Lu Yuan stepped in.

Seeing her bloodied state, he gasped for breath, his pupils contracted sharply, and his usually sharp gaze betrayed a clear panic.