The sky was blurry and the glow faded.
In the streets and alleys, milky white smoke is rising.
The streets in the city were already deserted. A luxurious carriage passed by, and only the distant sound of bells could be heard.
Ever since Ji Muhe found out that there was a little life in her belly, she felt uncomfortable all over and felt nauseous even when sitting in the carriage.
Jiang Qiao placed his hand on her palm, found the Hegu point and pressed it.
Ji Muhe felt a tingling sensation and no longer felt nauseous.
"Qiao Qiao, do you understand this?"
Jiang Qiao rubbed this acupuncture point for her repeatedly and said softly, "Well, I understand a little bit."
She didn't expect that Ji Muhe's child would come so early. If Feng Ruoxi knew, she would definitely do something.
For the safety of mother and child, Feng Ruoxi could not stay.
All the way in silence...
Finally arrived at the general's mansion.
Feng Ruoxi and her daughter were already waiting.
They received news from the servant saying that the eldest lady was coming back.
Feng Ruoxi got angry again in the yard and smashed things to pieces.
The opportunity is gone again.
But what could she do? Feng Ruoxi could only wipe her tears and hurried to the door to greet him.
She stared at Jiang Hao as he carefully helped Ji Muhe down from the carriage, fearing that Ji Muhe would be hurt.
Feng Ruoxi's eyes turned red with jealousy.
She calmed herself down and went to meet him. "Brother, you're finally back. What happened this morning was my fault. As an elder, I shouldn't have argued with the younger generation. Sister-in-law, please don't blame me."
No one wanted to talk about what happened in the morning, but Feng Ruoxi chose to bring it up at this time. What was her intention?
Ji Muhe only glanced at her and held Jiang Qiao's hand. "Sister-in-law, why should I blame you? Since you and Qiao Qiao are not getting along well, then you and An Ran should move out. There happens to be a house in the East City that I gave you as a dowry. The location is good and you can live there with peace of mind."
Feng Ruoxi's heartbeat stopped for a moment when she heard this. She couldn't believe it and put away her smile, "Sister-in-law, you are kidding!"
Ji Muhe sneered, "You are a family, don't worry, sister-in-law. Although that house is not as luxurious as the general's mansion, it is still good. I will send you and An Ran a fixed amount of silver every month, and ensure that your treatment is the same as when you were in the general's mansion."
Feng Ruoxi then realized that Ji Muhe was not joking. She quickly looked at Jiang Hao with a pleading look, filled with some indescribable love, and tears fell like water.
"Brother, are you going to drive An Ran and me away?"
Jiang Anran also burst into tears and begged Ji Muhe, "Aunt, please don't let my mother and I go, okay? I won't make Qiao Qiao angry again."
Ji Muhe is not a fool, she saw it clearly this time.
Her good sister-in-law really has feelings for her husband!
Ji Muhe's breathing stopped. How unethical!
Although she guessed it, when Ji Muhe saw it with her own eyes, she still couldn't accept it. Years of etiquette education made her feel disgusted.
Just thinking about this, Ji Muhe's eyes turned white and he fainted.
Jiang Qiao caught her and held her in his arms as he walked inside.
"Mu He, call a doctor quickly!" Jiang Hao no longer cared about Gu Feng Ruoxi and her daughter, and followed Jiang Qiao inside.
Feng Ruoxi lost her strength and fell to the ground, her tears stained her red makeup, and she cried and laughed at the same time, which was extremely weird.
"Hahahaha... After all these years, he still won't even look at me. How am I inferior to Ji Muhe?"
Jiang Anran was a little scared when she saw her mother's appearance, but her eyes widened in shock when she heard those words. "Mom, what are you talking about?"
Feng Ruoxi raised her watery eyes and glanced at Jiang Anran. A flash of panic crossed her face, and she stood up shakily.
No, she couldn't leave, she had to stay by his side, even if it was just watching from afar!
Thinking of this, Feng Ruoxi looked at the stone lion standing not far away, and with a ruthless heart, she bumped into it. Blood flowed down her head and into her eyes, causing tears of blood to flow.
"Mom! Don't scare me!"
Jiang Anran had never seen such a big scene before. She ran into the yard in panic and called the housekeeper.
…
Night has come, and the general's mansion is not peaceful today.
Ji Muhe was woken up by Jiang Qiao using a silver needle. The child was fine, but he couldn't be stimulated again.
Jiang Hao gently stroked her face, "Mu He, are you okay? Are you feeling uncomfortable?"
Ji Muhe's face was pale. He looked at Jiang Hao beside him with a hint of sadness in his eyes and choked with sobs.
What should she do?
How should she face Jiang Hao? How should she tell him?
Ji Muhe couldn't do that. She touched her belly and could only keep it all in her heart.
"Get out, I don't want to see you now."
Jiang Hao didn't ask why. He lowered his eyes, stood up and walked out.
Ji Muhe felt even more upset, as if she couldn't breathe, "Qiao Qiao, what should I do?"
"Mom, don't worry, I will help you." Jiang Qiao put away the last silver needle, his tone calm and gentle, which made people feel at ease.
"Have a good sleep and don't think about it. I will help you."
"Go to sleep, I'll help you."
The girl's voice seemed to be bewitching, yet so calm. She kept repeating it, almost like hypnosis.
Ji Muhe slowly closed his eyes under such a calm voice.
…
When Jiang Qiao pushed the door open and went out, Jiang Hao was pacing in the yard.
A servant came running over and said something anxiously, and Jiang Hao's brows furrowed even more.
"Dad, has something happened to Second Aunt again?" Jiang Qiao's tone was low, but tinged with sarcasm. "Let me guess, did Second Aunt commit suicide, or is she already dead?"
Seeing this, the servant ran out. He didn't dare to listen anymore.
Jiang Hao was already upset, and after hearing this, he wanted to scold her again, "You..."
"Dad, haven't you noticed? Second Aunt seems to have more than just feelings for you." Jiang Qiao interrupted him, pausing each word.
Jiang Hao was stunned and stood there, his mind blank.
How is this possible? How could Feng Ruoxi do this?
She is his sister-in-law...
Jiang Hao never thought that something like this would happen. Like Ji Muhe, he followed etiquette and did not violate the Three Bonds and Five Constant Virtues...
He couldn't accept this kind of thing.
Jiang Qiao only left one last sentence, "Dad, Mom actually knows everything, but she didn't dare to tell you. She was afraid..."
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Mingyue Pavilion.
When Jiang Qiao came back, he found that there were many more lanterns in the yard. They didn't look like the ones bought at the market. The yard was much brighter now.
Chunhua saw the young lady coming back and immediately put down the work in her hands and came to greet her, "Miss, you are finally back."
"What's the matter with the lantern?" Jiang Qiao asked.
Chunhua laughed, "It's made of stone. He's very good at handicrafts. He said it would make it easier to get up at night without getting scared. How about it? Do you like it, miss?"
Jiang Qiao nodded, "Yes, where are the others?"
"He lives in the small room next to the woodshed. Shi Tou is a good man, honest, capable and careful. He does all the work in the yard." Chunhua praised.
At first she thought that Shitou followed Jiang Qiao back home because he was attracted by her family background and was lazy and gluttonous. But it was not the case. Shitou was a very hard-working child and worked very hard.
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