Chapter 78 Tu Mixue, you clearly know that the Immortal Guidance was put in there...
Cui Yiluo also sneered: "It's up to you to use it or not."
She got up and stepped over him to get off the bed.
The lights in the house lit one by one, like a fire growing brighter in the deep night. The ministers and their families in the surrounding residences were unaware of the afternoon and night's frenzy, and most had gone to bed early, following their usual routine. Therefore, only Jiang Yunjin's residence was lit, making it particularly conspicuous in the darkness.
Cui Yiluo lit the nine lotus-petal lanterns on the partition and was about to turn around when her waist suddenly tightened and her back touched the man's warm and hard chest. Jiang Yunjin held her in his arms from behind with one arm and buried his head in her soft neck. His black hair tickled her neck.
"I'm sorry," he paused, his tone a little stiff, "I was wrong."
Cui Yiluo forcefully pulled his hand down, clearly mindful of his injury. Her movements were gentle, but it still seemed to pull on the wound, and he hissed softly.
Under the candlelight, a tall figure sat on the couch, looking somewhat lonely. His frosted nightgown reflected a soft sheen, but his right arm was stained with a glaring red, making him look both miserable and terrifying. This was the scene Cui Yiluo saw when she returned from outside with the medicine.
"Take off your clothes."
Jiang Yunjin was startled, then pursed his lips, looking a little uncomfortable. Cui Yiluo remembered that when she asked him to change clothes in the carriage, he had asked her to turn her back.
But clothes can be taken off quickly on the couch.
Cui Yiluo had a cold face and was about to say a few more words when he suddenly listened and quickly took off his clothes.
The snow-white pajamas were taken off, revealing strong muscles. The waist and abdomen were tight and extended down to the waistband of the pants, which showed amazing physical strength. Just one look at it would make people fantasize.
And the top was covered with scratches, as if they were caused by fingertips when one couldn't help pushing.
Cui Yiluo quickly averted her gaze as if she was burned by fire, but turned to his arms and chest, which were still covered with scratches, showing how intense their actions in the afternoon were.
Her reaction was a little abrupt, and Jiang Yunjin laughed softly.
Cui Yiluo glared at him before looking at his injuries. As soon as she saw them, all her romantic thoughts disappeared completely.
He acted so recklessly that the wound was completely torn. Cui Yiluo untied the blood-soaked bandage, revealing a hideous and long wound. If Yuan Ling had used a little more force, the wound would have been so deep that the bone would be visible.
Jiang Yunjin said at the right moment: "Swords and knives are merciless in the arena. Don't blame Master Yuan. I'll just rest for a few days."
Cui Yiluo looked up at him, only to see that his face was pale and his thin lips had lost their color. The candlelight cast a hazy layer of gold on his face, making him look even more tired.
Her heart softened, and after carefully cleaning it, she picked up the medicine powder and sprinkled it lightly on his wound. Recalling the slight hissing sound he made when the wound was pulled, she moved closer and blew gently.
Jiang Yunjin suppressed the smile that was forming in his eyes and said apologetically, "Lord Yuan is often injured in public affairs. He has become a doctor through long-term illness. His medicine is naturally better than mine. I shouldn't have been so rude just now."
Cui Yiluo almost laughed out of anger. Is this how long-term illness can make one a doctor?
She pulled back and began bandaging him without saying a word. Jiang Yunjin observed her expression calmly, his face growing darker, his lips pressed into a straight line.
He whispered, "A'Luo." Cui Yiluo tied a beautiful knot to ensure it was stable. When she turned to him, his face was extremely gloomy, as if covered in a rain.
She couldn't help but laugh angrily: "This isn't the medicine he gave me! It was Jingling who gave it to me."
When she returned to her residence, she met Doctor Yang, who was entrusted by her daughter to give her the medicine.
"I spoke to Yuan Ling only to tell him that there was no need to investigate what happened back then. He hurt you, so what's wrong with me asking him for medicine?"
She knew that he would definitely not use Yuan Ling's medicine. She was just trying to extort money from Yuan Ling. Yuan Ling hurt Jiang Yunjin, so how could she remain indifferent?
"Why do you get so anxious every time you run into Yuan Ling?"
Every time Yuan Ling was mentioned, her temper changed drastically. Today, she was so angry that she sat on his face, but he actually held on to her and wouldn't let go, as if he was tasting some nectar and sucking out the last drop of it. Doesn't he love cleanliness the most?
His attitude towards Yuan Ling was too strange, but every time she asked, he seemed to answer, but in fact he said nothing.
Jiang Yunjin pulled her to sit on his lap, hugged her and kissed her on the lips.
"It's just that after today's competition, you met him first, and I couldn't help but wonder if my performance wasn't good enough."
There was a hint of disappointment in his eyes that could be caught at the right moment. Cui Yiluo's heart softened and her tone became much better.
"Didn't you win?"
He lowered his eyes, his long eyelashes clearly visible. "So, were you really worried about me just now?"
Cui Yiluo looked at him for a while and hummed.
He then asked, "Do you think I'm pushing the envelope?"
Cui Yiluo found it amusing: "Doesn't my husband always think that I'm the one who's pushing the envelope?"
In the past, he often scolded her not to push her too far.
"People are always greedy. Originally, they only wanted to gain benefits, but after they actually got them, they wanted more. In the past, I thought that as long as you cared about me, even if it was fake, it would be fine. But now, I only hope that you can have me in your heart."
Jiang Yun was very frugal with his words and seldom spoke so much, which made Cui Yiluo stunned.
"Once upon a time?" That word seemed strange, as if he had liked her for a long time.
But what he said next completely drew Cui Yiluo's attention away.
Inside the house, a candle engraved with a lotus pattern burst into flames, filling the silent space.
Cui Yiluo pulled his hand and pressed it against her heart. His big palm was so hot that she could feel her heartbeat beneath her flesh.
She blinked: "Then guess, do I have you in my heart now?"
Jiang Yunjin paused at first, then disbelief flashed in his eyes, and the fingers pressing on her heart trembled slightly.
Cui Yiluo wanted to laugh. The Minister of the Central Secretariat, who had the final say and held great power in the court, now looked like a young boy who had just fallen in love.
His gaze was so direct and naked that Cui Yiluo subconsciously wanted to retreat. Her heartbeat became even faster. She forced herself to keep a straight face and said, "So, stop thinking about Yuan Ling all day long."
He looked at her, a smile flashing in his eyes, like fireworks and silver flowers, and as the kiss fell, he mumbled, "Okay."
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After returning from the hot spring palace, the New Year had just passed and there were many things to take care of in the court. Jiang Yunjin was immediately busier than usual. Although he always went on duty on time and returned home to have dinner with her, he often had to work in the study for a long time. Although Cui Yiluo stayed in the study with him to look at the account books, she did not stay up with him. When the time came, she went back to her room to take a bath and rest.
The glass lamp he gave her was also lit and hung on the head of the bed, as if it dispelled all the darkness and gave her the power of stability. She actually slept a little better, but not as soundly as when Jiang Yunjin was around.
Spring was about to arrive, and Cui Yiluo went to Huaming Pavilion to make some spring clothes.
On the way, the carriage suddenly stopped and then started running as usual.
Lilan glanced out the window and explained, "Miss, there was a businessman blocking the road. Judging by his attire, he was from southern Xinjiang and has already left."
Cui Yiluo responded without taking this little episode to heart.
After entering Huaming Pavilion, the maid in the pavilion led her into the private room. On the way, she took a look at Cui Yiluo's clothes today and her eyes were fixed on her shawl embroidered with forsythia.
Cui Yiluo asked, "What's wrong?"
The young maid, knowing she had been rude, quickly apologized and explained, "This shawl that Lord Jiang ordered for Madam is truly beautiful. When Lord Jiang came that day, I was helping the shopkeeper record the fabric and style. So, the moment I saw Madam, I recognized it and took a second look."
The maidservant didn't notice the stunned look on Cui Yiluo's face and continued to sigh, "Madam and Ling Gong have such a good relationship."
Cui Yiluo's mind went blank for a moment. This shawl was the one she had remade after it was destroyed in the Guanghua Temple fire, but she had clearly personally made it herself back then. How did it become Jiang Yunjin's?
She suddenly remembered the strangeness in his conversation with the shopkeeper that day.
He had obviously instructed the shopkeeper to keep it a secret from her. If she hadn't come to order it herself, the shawl would have been delivered to her under someone else's name. Since she came to order it herself, she wouldn't have noticed anything wrong, and only found out about it today when the maid accidentally let it slip.
But at that time, he was still cold and indifferent to her, even scolding her for being unruly and calling her Cui. How could he do such a thoughtful thing? He couldn't have fallen in love with her at that time.
The Jiang family had an exclusive private room in Huaming Pavilion. After the maid brought her into the private room, she went to help the shopkeeper get the fabric book and embroidery pattern book.
Lilan noticed Cui Yiluo's absent-mindedness and asked, "What's wrong, young lady? What's wrong with this servant?"
Cui Yiluo shook her head and suddenly heard a few noises behind the screen, and then the figure of a thin middle-aged man appeared on the screen.
Li Lan was startled and shouted, "Who! Someone come here!"
Cui Yiluo hurriedly drew the dagger from her waist and protected Lilan behind her.
Suddenly, a man rushed out from behind the screen. He was pale and his steps were unsteady as he rushed forward with a dagger in his hand. However, there was a look of madness between his eyebrows, and he was about to rush to Cui Yiluo in a few breaths.
The man was already at the end of his strength. Before he could get within three steps of Cui Yiluo, he heard the doors and windows being kicked open, and was instantly subdued by the guards who broke in from outside the window.
The man's pale face was full of unwillingness. He was pinned to the ground by the guards and tried his best to break free. He looked at Cui Yiluo with eyes full of hatred.
"Cheng Yi?"
The moment she saw the figure on the screen, several figures flashed through Cui Yiluo's mind, but she didn't expect it to be Cheng Yi.
Ever since Cheng Yi was injured by a wild beast released by Xiao Zheng's men during the summer hunt, he has been bedridden. Later, Jiang Yunjin asked Cheng Feng to break off the engagement with her in exchange for Doctor Xu treating Cheng Yi. However, Doctor Xu did not seem to be able to cure Cheng Yi. He still had to take leave every few days. So after Cheng Feng was trampled by Chu Ke's horse and became disabled, the Cheng family fell into complete decline.
Cheng Yi was pinned to the ground and roared, "Bitch, I'm going to kill you!"
Cui Yiluo was too lazy to listen to his dirty words, so she winked at the guards, asking them to escort the man to the government office and hand him over to the Jingzhao Yin for punishment.
Cheng Yi was forced to stand up, still struggling. Just as he was about to be escorted out of the private room, he began to roar and curse without caring about anything: "Bitch, if it weren't for you, how could my father become a cripple, and how could I lose my official position? You are such a vicious woman! □□!"
Cui Yiluo frowned and asked the guards to stop.
Seeing this, Cheng Yi's face was filled with satisfaction, and his triangular eyes became more ferocious: "Did I say that you were weak-minded?"
Cui Yiluo just said, "Explain clearly."
Cheng Yi spat and was immediately pulled away by the guards. The spit did not hit anyone, but it was still disgusting. Lilan frowned in disgust. Cui Yiluo gave a look and Cheng Yi was immediately slapped by the guard, and his right cheek was swollen.
Blood oozed from his mouth from the slap, but he seemed oblivious. He suddenly chuckled a few times, his eyes flashing with madness. "Why are you pretending? Weren't you already having an affair with your cousin before you got married? You're really capable. You're flirting with my father while secretly having an affair with Jiang Yunjin. You're really a jerk!"
Lilan was so angry that she was about to go up and slap him again, but was stopped by Cui Yiluo.
She smiled and said deliberately, "Mr. Cheng, you really know a lot. Then why did you ask me to go to the stream during the summer hunt? Why didn't you know at that time?"
Cheng Yi's expression was tinged with guilt, and he forced himself to speak louder: "I really didn't know at that time! Otherwise, I wouldn't have let my father be deceived by a bitch like you! If Jiang Yunjin hadn't sent someone to threaten my father, we really wouldn't have known that the always polite and noble Minister of the Central Secretariat had become your servant!"
Cui Yiluo fiddled with the dagger in her hand and asked casually, "Did Jiang Yunjin send someone to threaten your father?"
Cheng Yi was stunned for a moment, then smiled smugly: "Why, your good husband never told you? He's been having an affair with you before you got married, and he's still hiding this dirty business from you?"
"That day, my father left the Jiang Mansion and was stopped by his attendant not long after he left. He warned my father that you were his cousin and that if he dared to offend you, he would be offending him. Cousin? Your husband is ridiculous. He had an affair with you and wanted you to marry another man, and then sent someone to warn him. He is so hypocritical!"
Cui Yiluo couldn't bear to hear others insulting Jiang Yunjin, so she looked at the guard with a cold expression. Cheng Yi was slapped again, and his cheek became even more swollen, with blood oozing from the corner of his lips.
Wasn't the day Cheng Feng came to the Jiang residence the day she'd completely thrown herself at Jiang Yunjin and begged him for help? He'd clearly and firmly rejected her, otherwise she wouldn't have cast the spell on him. Yet, at that moment, he'd actually used his own name to pressure Cheng Feng?
He was the most noble gentleman in Shengjing. If he used his own name, he would be prepared to sacrifice his own reputation. It might even implicate the Jiang family or get to the ears of Old Madam Jiang, and he would be severely punished.
But he still did it then. Cui Yiluo didn't understand.
"Cheng Feng is disabled, and you're going to blame this for losing your position?"
After hearing this, Cheng Yi finally understood and laughed triumphantly. The smile on his red and swollen face looked absurd, funny and sinister.
"So you didn't know yet? You didn't expect that the gentleman husband you saw as gentle as jade was actually a sinister villain! At the beginning, he offered to treat my father's injuries in exchange for my father breaking off the engagement. My father agreed, which was nothing, but what happened afterwards? He made a move and made my father run into Chu Ke, becoming a cripple! Chu Ke must have offended him before, right? He is a member of the Chu family, and he could be exiled!
And me! I had a bright future, but you tricked me into getting bitten by a wild beast. This year, during the official examinations, His Majesty ordered your husband to monitor, and then I was dismissed from office! Haha, the title sounds good, His Majesty rewarded me with early retirement! But who in my Cheng family doesn't know that it was Jiang Yunjin who did it?!
After Cheng Yi finished speaking, he saw Cui Yiluo lowering her eyes and not answering, and he chuckled.
But before he could even laugh, he heard Cui Yiluo's cold voice order: "Deal with him."
Cheng Yi was stunned for a moment, then realized that Cui Yiluo had ordered him to be killed! How could a weak woman like her order someone to kill someone so decisively?!
He came here today with the mentality of fighting to the death, but he didn't expect Cui Yiluo to have no reaction to his words. He was unwilling to accept this!
He was about to curse loudly, but he felt a pain on the back of his neck. Before he passed out, he knew he would never wake up again, and the insults were still stuck in his mouth.
Watching Cheng Yi being taken away silently by the guards, the private room returned to silence, as if nothing had happened. Lilan glanced at Cui Yiluo tentatively: "Miss..."
"Where is that Southern Xinjiang merchant?"
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Late at night, Jiang Yunjin finally finished his official duties and strode towards Jixuezhai. During dinner, Cui Yiluo said she wouldn't be looking at the account books tonight, so she didn't go to the study as usual. After not seeing her for a few hours, Jiang Yunjin's pace inevitably quickened.
But after entering the courtyard and before he even walked around the screen wall, he noticed a flame coming out from behind the screen wall.
He walked around the screen wall and saw that in the courtyard, Cui Yiluo had ordered someone to bring out the charcoal brazier and place it aside for warmth. She was sitting alone on a stone chair in the courtyard, wearing a goose yellow cloak, waiting for him, and the stone table in front of her was set with wine and food.
Cui Yiluo's beautiful, moist eyes curved up, and she said to him with a smile, "Husband, come quickly."
Jiang Yunjin sat down opposite her, took her hand, and only felt relieved after confirming that her palm was warm and not cold.
"Why do you suddenly want to drink in the yard tonight?"
Cui Yiluo smiled and explained, "My husband has been busy lately, and I haven't spoken to him like this in a long time." She said shyly, "Today I had my period, so I had to admire the moon with my husband in the courtyard. Fortunately, the moonlight is just right today."
Jiang Yunjin frowned: "You are still staying outside when your period comes. If you get cold..."
Cui Yiluo frowned: "Don't say that! Jiang Yunjin, you haven't been with me for a long time."
Jiang Yunjin knew that he was very busy with work these days, so he pursed his lips and said nothing more.
Cui Yiluo handed him the full wine glass and smiled brightly and innocently: "Husband, A Luo toasts to you."
A familiar, almost inaudible fragrance drifted in. Jiang Yunjin's eyes darkened as he looked at her. Cui Yiluo, still smiling, continued to pass the wine.
His throat rolled slightly, and after a moment he took the wine and was about to drink it.
The wine glass was suddenly knocked over.
Cui Yiluo stood up, her expression suddenly changed, and the gentle smile she had just had disappeared without a trace in an instant.
The wine spilled all over the floor and even splashed onto her sleeves.
She seemed oblivious, staring at him intently, as if to burn a hole through him: "Jiang Yunjin, you knew it was laced with the Immortal Guide, why did you still drink it?"
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