Chapter 80 "A-Zhi and I will never be separated again..."
After carefully filtering out the dregs, Yoriichi Tsugikuni carried the medicine and pushed open the half-closed door, saying softly, "Ori, it's time to drink your medicine."
They are currently in the Jiguo Palace.
Since the incident happened suddenly and it wasn't too far from the Tsugikuni residence, Tsugikuni Iwakatsu decided to take Aori back to the residence for treatment.
There are doctors in the mansion who serve the family, and their medical skills are more advanced, which makes people feel more at ease.
Yoriichi Tsugikuni did not refuse.
The physicians who were urgently summoned to the manor eventually came to the same conclusion—A-Zhi was fine, just needed to rest more, but it would be best to take some herbal medicine to regulate her body.
While Aori was taken away by the maid to rest, Yoriichi Tsugikuni followed the doctor to get his medicine, and then brewed the medicine himself according to the dosage.
Azhi weakly opened her eyes. In reality, she hadn't fallen asleep because she was so tormented. She pouted pitifully and whimpered softly, "I... my stomach hurts."
Aori didn't notice the reactions of the brothers, Kokushibo and Yoriichi, after the doctor's veiled explanation; she was still somewhat confused about it.
The maid had just privately taught her some things and congratulated her. Azhi followed along in a daze, and then was sent to bed to rest.
To be honest, she didn't feel particularly happy.
Although it was a normal physiological phenomenon, her lower abdomen was in real pain, and it wasn't just pain; she also felt a kind of coldness that was hard to dispel and seeped from inside her body.
The two intertwined, making her feel even more upset.
The girl was enduring it; fine beads of sweat appeared on her nose and neck, and her eyes were still red. Her vacant gaze held an unconscious dependence that sent shivers down one's spine.
Yoriichi Tsugikuni knew perfectly well how delicate Ori was, and he was always extremely careful around her; she had never suffered such hardship before.
Although it was a situation that only existed in fantasy, Yoriichi Tsugikuni really wished he could take his place.
He placed the medicine aside, knelt down in front of Azhi, gently stroked her cheek as if to comfort her, and then pulled her and the blanket into his arms, covering her lower abdomen with his warm palms and pressing gently.
"Is this any better?"
Yoriichi Tsugikuni's voice was gentle, and his actions were like coaxing a child, but his attitude was surprisingly serious. He wanted to try his best to alleviate some of the girl's physical discomfort.
Aori suddenly remembered that in that frigid winter when her breath could instantly turn into ice crystals, she and Yoriichi huddled together for warmth like animal cubs.
Just like before, under the boy's patient care, the warmth of his palm penetrated through her clothes and reached A-Zhi, miraculously dispelling the pain and cold in her abdomen.
“…Yoriichi.” Aori felt much better. She called out softly, raised her moist eyes to look at the boy, still feeling a little aggrieved, and then buried her head in his chest.
Yoriichi Tsugikuni naturally wrapped his arms around her.
A moment later, a muffled voice came from below: "Can I not take my medicine?"
From the moment Yoriichi Tsugikuni entered, Aori smelled an extremely strong medicinal odor. She couldn't imagine what had been added to the soup or how bitter it would be.
Azhi felt she couldn't take any more, and since she had just heard the doctor speak, she knew that taking the medicine was only an aid, not a necessity, so she tried to discuss with the boy the possibility of not taking it.
She thought she was discussing something, but it was more like she was being coquettish. However, this time her coquettishness didn't work.
Moreover, she was incredibly foolish; she had simply snuggled into Yoriichi's arms, completely surrendering herself to him and making escape even more impossible.
Ji Guoyuan's hand, holding the medicine, remained perfectly steady as he expressionlessly refused, "No way!"
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Regardless of who is invited to observe or comment, the interactions between Yoriichi Tsugikuni and Ori are undeniably intimate, making it difficult for anyone else to interfere.
Ji Guoyan Sheng stood at the door, his pupils reflecting the warm scene in the room. He immediately stopped in his tracks, and his face gradually darkened.
Just now, after taking the time to finish arranging all the trivial matters, he came to see Azhi without stopping for a moment, and then his slightly fluctuating heart cooled down.
This should have been a natural reaction for them, after all, they had relied on each other for so many years, but Ji Guoyan was very unhappy, and this emotion arose very abruptly.
In the end, he didn't push the door open and go in.
A moment later, he turned around and, without revealing any emotion, gave his servant instructions, making him seem even more unfathomable: "Bring Yoriichi to me later."
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“Ori and I will never be separated again.” After a brief and uninteresting reminiscing session, Yoriichi Tsugikuni said these words to Iwakatsu Tsugikuni face to face.
Finally, as if recalling something, he even showed a very obvious smile.
Yoriichi's emotions are much richer than before, and his personality has changed somewhat. Communication with others is no longer an obstacle, and there is no doubt who brought about these changes.
Thinking of this, Ji Guoyan's eyes darkened.
Because he did not intend to block the news, the previous head of the Tsugikuni clan, who was also his father, knew that Yoriichi Tsugikuni was in the manor at this moment.
After his mother's death, perhaps realizing that his actions were inappropriate, or perhaps simply because of his mother's obsession, his father repeatedly sent people to look for Yoriichi, who had run away from home.
This struck Ji Guoyan as both absurd and ironic. He watched indifferently until his father found him just now.
Perhaps feeling guilty, he did not go to see Yoriichi immediately. Instead, Tsugikuni Katsumi came first to inquire about Yoriichi's past experiences, and so he came.
However, until he heard the last sentence, he was able to put everything aside and maintain a relatively calm attitude.
Kokushiro knew that Yoriichi Tsugikuni wasn't showing off, but rather stating a fact, and it was precisely this kind of statement that made him feel extremely irritated.
The frustration that had been building up over the past few years due to various unpleasant events surged up like a tidal wave because of that one sentence.
Indeed, Yoriichi Tsugikuni's departure solidified his position, and he naturally became the head of the family.
Before the incident, Kokushiro never doubted that he would become the head of the family. He was determined to protect the family and ensure its long-term success, which he felt was a responsibility he had to bear.
However, after Yoriichi revealed his talent and withdrew, the position of head of the family that fell to him was no longer legitimate, but rather a handout from Yoriichi.
Even now, some retainers privately believe that Yoriichi's departure was purely due to Kokusatsu's coercion, which leads to questions about him when certain decisions go wrong—they regret that their patriarch is not Yoriichi.
These things were far more frustrating to him than taking away Kokushinobu's status as heir, especially considering the scene he had just witnessed of Ori and Yoriichi together...
Ji Guoyan stared coldly at the person opposite him, his indifferent tone concealing a sharp edge, and slowly posed his question: "Is that so?"
He has grown a lot since he was a child, and just that one sentence made people feel extremely dangerous.
Yoriichi Tsugikuni, who was about to drink tea, clearly saw the entire process of Tsugikuni Iwakatsu's grim expression. He put down his teacup, his eyes filled with doubt.
"Brother, what's wrong?"
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