Chapter 105 Visit
Ji Changqing then talked about how he was injured.
“…When the woman stabbed His Majesty, Commander Yu was quick-witted and pulled His Majesty away, taking the blow himself.
Unexpectedly, the woman was just a decoy, and there was an assassin hiding in the bushes.
I just supported His Majesty who was thrown over by Commander Yu when an explosion sounded in the bushes..."
Feng Qingsui: “…”
She took a deep look at the unfortunate fellow on the bed.
"Rescuing the emperor is risky, so be cautious when protecting the dragon. If this bullet hadn't been blocked by your ribs and hit your heart and lungs directly, you would have definitely died."
Ji Changqing deeply agreed with this.
Before this, he had only faced bows and arrows, but never projectiles. The momentum and speed of projectiles were much faster than those of bows and arrows, and it was extremely difficult to dodge them if shot at close range.
He reacted the moment he heard the explosion, but it was still too late to avoid it.
This time of being shot made him deeply understand the power of firearms. If they could use them to defeat the enemy, the power of the border army would surely be doubled.
However, the problem of bursting of the musket seems to be quite serious.
When the assassin fired the second bullet, the musket exploded and killed himself.
Ammo reloads are also slow.
If he could fire continuously without exploding, the assassination might have been successful.
I'll have to find a chance to see how the latest musket from the Ordnance Bureau performs.
"Next time I hunt, I will definitely wear soft armor," he said to Feng Qingsui, "I won't put my life in danger again."
If you can't even guarantee your own life, how can you protect others?
He had witnessed how lonely the lives of those left behind were in his mother's life over the past twenty years, and he would never let the person he loved repeat his mother's fate.
Feng Qingsui nodded: "Better safe than sorry."
To sacrifice one's life for one's country is an honor; to take the knife and bullet for a mediocre emperor is a loyalty and a foolishness, but death is not a pity.
Ji Changqing is such a smart man. It would be a shame if he died while protecting the dragon.
After calling Baifu in and giving him the medical instructions, she went back to the courtyard to have breakfast before paying her respects to Mrs. Qi.
Qi learned about Ji Changqing's injury two quarters of an hour ago and had just returned from visiting him at Canghaixuan.
"You were injured so badly, and you didn't tell me earlier."
She was still frightened.
"When I saw his wound just now and thought about how he almost died, I was really..."
Damn it!
She burns incense and worships Buddha all day long, doing charity and helping the poor, but she is not allowed to live a peaceful life. How much do I dislike her!
If you have any dissatisfaction, just direct it at her. Why direct it at her son?
Feng Qingsui comforted her, "Don't worry, mother. Second Master will be well again soon. Those who survive a great disaster will surely have good fortune in the future. His good days are yet to come."
Qi sighed, "I hope so."
The two chatted for a while, and then the doorman sent in a visiting card and a piece of century-old ginseng. "The second young lady of the Changning Earl's Mansion is here. She heard that the second master was injured and wanted to visit."
The second young lady of the Changning Marquis's Mansion is He Qianqian, the great-grandniece of Ji Changqing's grandmother.
Qi was startled: "How did she get the news so quickly?"
"Maybe some friends or relatives also went on the spring hunt."
Feng Qingsui guessed.
Qi didn't want to see He Qianqian, but since she had sent him valuable medicine, even if she didn't accept it, she should still thank him in person.
So he invited the person into the courtyard.
"We appreciate Miss He's kindness. Changqing is fine and has no use for this ginseng. Please take it back and leave it to someone who needs it more."
He Qianqian pursed her lips and smiled, "How can I take back a gift I've given away? Cousin Qing can't use it, so you can keep it to replenish your body."
Qi still shook her head.
"I'm still in good health, but your grandmother, the Queen Mother, didn't even attend her birthday party. I heard she's been bedridden for some time. Please keep this ginseng as a gift to her. It's my token of my gratitude."
He Qianqian had no choice but to say, "Then I thank you on behalf of my grandmother. I will pass on your greetings to her."
Qi nodded and said yes.
After taking a sip of tea, He Qianqian said, "Cousin, could I please meet you? My third brother is in the Suilong Guards and was wounded by a colleague's accidental discharge. Before my visit, I specifically discussed recuperation techniques with him. Perhaps you, cousin, would find them useful."
Qi's face showed surprise: "What a coincidence? You should have told me, Changqing just fell asleep."
He Qianqian looked embarrassed.
"Third brother specifically instructed that this recuperation method requires observing the qi and the injuries before it can be used effectively. I need to see cousin Qing and compare his injuries with those of third brother before I can tell you about this recuperation method."
"That's true," Qi agreed. "The treatment method must be tailored to the specific condition. But have you ever studied medicine?"
He Qianqian shook her head: "No, but..."
"Since you haven't learned it, I'm afraid you can't compare it," Qi said with a smile, "Why don't you tell me the doctor who treated your third brother, and I'll ask him to come and see him."
He Qianqian was about to say that it was the palace doctor in her own mansion, but she heard Qi say, "Forget it, there's no need to trouble two masters for one thing. Our Changqing already has a doctor to treat him, so there's no need to ask for another one. Thank you very much for your kindness."
He Qianqian: “…”
Why is it so difficult to meet Ji Changqing!
It was a rare opportunity to get close to him, and she really didn't want to give it up.
Struggling, he asked, "Who is the doctor who treated Cousin Qing?"
Feng Qingsui interjected, "It's the judge of the Fang Court."
It turned out to be the imperial physician.
He Qianqian felt discouraged.
She couldn't say that the imperial physician was not as skilled as her own doctor.
Qi followed Feng Qingsui's words and said, "Your Majesty has shown great kindness and sent an imperial physician to treat our Changqing's injuries. You can rest assured."
He Qianqian smiled and said a few words of blessing, then left with a feeling of resentment.
I wanted to go back home directly and was about to get in the car when Lian Mama, who was with Ji's great-aunt, passed by and saw me.
"Second cousin, our old lady is always talking about you. Please come to the mansion to see her."
She had no choice but to go.
Old Madam Ji has had a hard time recently.
Ever since Ji Peiyuan was divorced by Princess Shouyang and the Ji family members were dismissed from their posts, Xiji's situation has been getting worse day by day.
Not only did the wealthy and powerful families who used to welcome them with smiles no longer associate with them, but even the water channels of the farms in the suburbs were cut off. In order to fight for water, the farmers started fighting with the farmers in the surrounding farms.
The fight was so bad that someone was almost killed, and the other party turned the tables and demanded a huge amount of compensation.
Which farm dared to compete with them for water in the past?
They all respectfully allowed their farms to be irrigated first, and then their own. Even if there was not enough water, they had no complaints.
Nowadays, no one takes the Ji family seriously.
Isn't it just because they take advantage of the fact that there is no one in the court?
So when he saw He Qianqian, he asked about the progress: "Have you and Changqing's marriage been finalized?"
He Qianqian: “…”
"I can't even talk to him."
Madam Ji was immediately furious: "Aren't you quite good at manipulating people's hearts? Why haven't you been able to take him down after all this time?"
He Qianqian would naturally not admit that Ji Changqing didn't even look at her straight in the eye.
"If he had no one in his heart, I could certainly make him happy," she said with a stern face, "but he already has someone in his heart."
Madam Ji widened her eyes.
"Who does he fancy?"
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