Chapter 74 Because Dai Dai said that Ji Yujing is her…
The couple returned to Lingdong one after the other.
Lin Qingdai entered the Lin residence and never left again. Knowing that Ji Yujing had returned, she did not cause him any further trouble.
Ji Yujing didn't come over either.
At the camp, we followed Dr. Lu's method for detoxification and rehabilitation.
Several days later, Ji Yujing, who was already able to activate his inner energy, arrived outside the Lin residence.
The door was knocked on, and He Ke came out.
He looked worried. "General, the young lady says she doesn't want to see anyone. But if you want to discuss a divorce, you can go in."
Ji Yujing's expression was indifferent, and his tone was also: "I cannot agree to a divorce."
Go tell her I'm waiting for her outside.
The two stubborn guys collided.
And they're both the type to have their way, so when they clash, no one can say a word.
"well."
He Ke sighed deeply, returned to the Lin residence, and went to find Lin Qingdai himself.
At that moment, the beautiful woman was lying on a recliner in the flower hall, her eyes gently closed. She had been like this for a while, trying to cheer herself up, but she just couldn't muster any strength at all.
She ended up living the life she didn't like.
With her body and soul firmly controlled by a man, it seems she wouldn't be able to live a proper life if he died.
He Ke felt a pang of sadness as he looked at the weak and pale girl.
This time, the girl has really been through a lot, so it's understandable that she wants a divorce.
Falling in love with a man like Ji Yujing is too tiring and painful.
For a girl who was born into a prestigious family, he could offer her nothing but love.
She doesn't care.
Now that she no longer wants to love, there is no need to continue this marriage, and she doesn't need to compromise.
"girl."
"What is it?"
"The general is waiting for you outside the house."
Lin Qingdai remained silent for a while before replying, "As long as he doesn't show up in front of me, let him do whatever he wants."
Now, who can control him?
He had both military power and the treasures to control the land.
He Ke knew she couldn't persuade him otherwise, so she delivered the message and left.
"General, the message has been delivered, but..."
Ji Yujing nodded slightly, indicating that he already knew.
After that, there was no more talk, and I stood in the cold wind. My emotions seemed to be sealed away, leaving only cold silence.
This stop lasted for a whole day.
The next morning, Cheng Zhi came over. She raised her hand and gently brushed away the white hairs from Ji Yujing's head. She did this repeatedly until she felt it was enough, then she stopped.
“Dai Dai has suffered a lot during this period.”
"I am a woman, and I once loved someone deeply. I know that kind of suffering."
"Let Dai Dai calm down, don't keep pressuring her."
Ji Yujing then reacted slightly, calling out in a hoarse voice, "Mother."
"I don't know, I have no idea."
He had clearly arranged everything before he fell into a coma.
Tears welled up in Cheng Zhi's eyes. "Mother knows, Mother knows."
But by a twist of fate, the damage has already been done.
It's not just outsiders like them who don't know how to resolve this; even Dai Dai herself probably doesn't know. Otherwise, how could someone as intelligent and gentle as her have so resolutely brought up divorce, and now she's avoiding us?
"well."
With a deep sigh, Cheng Zhi said softly, "Listen to your mother, let's go back. Now is not a good time to talk about things."
Ji Yujing remained unmoved. "I'm not going anywhere. I'll stay here with Dai Dai."
Only here, when he was certain she was still in Lingdong, could he find peace of mind.
"Mother, it's cold outside, please go back inside."
Later that evening, Ye Xiao and Xu Xian arrived.
They squatted not far away, watching the blank-faced Ji Yujing, their hearts burning with restlessness. But if even Madam Ji couldn't persuade him, the others were even less likely to.
"What should my brother do if his sister-in-law is determined to get a divorce?"
"If you provoke him any further, he'll definitely go crazy."
Xu Xian scratched his head in annoyance, "In the end, it's all Ning Luoji's fault for acting on his own."
If it weren't for him, Zhang Qiyuan would never have gotten involved. What's even more frustrating is that the general can't kill him. A brother who's risked his life with him, and whose initial motivation was the general's grand cause…
The general bore all the consequences alone.
"well."
"Hopefully, the two of them can get through this."
If such a loving couple were to break up, even if Ji and Jing stood at the pinnacle of the empire one day, their hearts would be half empty, and they would never be able to have a happy ending again.
That night, snow fell in Lingdong.
Lin Qingdai slept restlessly and woke up in the middle of the night. Mingyue came forward to serve her.
I coaxed her into drinking some hot soup.
When clearing away the bowls and cups, Mingyue couldn't hold back some of her words.
"Miss, it's snowing heavily outside, General..."
Lin Qingdai was taken aback. "He's been outside the whole time?"
After speaking with Uncle Ke the day before yesterday, she didn't ask about anything else.
Hearing these words now, I feel that Ji Yujing's willfulness is outrageous.
In the past, she was willing to coax him.
Now, she can barely save her own life, how can she have time to care about him?
"Let him suffer the cold if he wants to."
"So many people care about him, what difference would it make if Lin Qingdai were gone?"
After rinsing her mouth, Lin Qingdai lay back down on the bed.
"I'm so tired."
"I want to sleep."
As Mingyue covered her with the blanket, she said softly.
It's as if it's being spoken to the bright moon, and also as if it's being spoken to oneself.
Mingyue felt a lump in her throat and coaxed softly, "Go to sleep if you're tired, Miss."
Everything will be alright.
Lin Qingdai closed her eyes, and it was unclear whether the suggestion had worked.
She actually fell asleep and didn't wake up until dawn.
She got up and had breakfast as usual.
No one talks to her about what's going on outside, and she doesn't ask.
Just when Mingyue thought she really wouldn't care about Ji Yujing anymore, a familiar voice rang in her ears.
"Mingyue, get me a cloak."
Mingyue quickly agreed.
After a while, Lin Qingdai left the room accompanied by Mingyue.
This is the first time since I returned to Lingdong.
After going around in circles, she finally arrived in front of Ji Yujing.
He stood in the snow all night; if it weren't for his amazing internal strength, he might have frozen to death in the snow long ago.
Even with his internal energy, he was still frozen, his face turning white and his lips turning purple.
Lin Qingdai saw this and for the first time felt hatred towards him.
“Ji Yujing, I can’t control your self-degradation, but could you please not do it outside my house? I can’t bear the guilt of killing you, nor do I want to.”
Ji Yujing looked at the girl who had finally appeared within his reach, and forced a smile.
"Lin Qingdai, I've told you before, nurturing my greed is not a good thing."
"You are the one who nurtured this greed, so you must take responsibility for it."
He would never agree to a divorce, not even if it meant his death.
Lin Qingdai was enraged, "Then you can freeze to death here. If you die, I won't have to take responsibility."
"Whether we divorce or not doesn't matter."
She turned around abruptly after speaking, but unexpectedly felt dizzy. She tried to steady herself, but couldn't, and her body fell forward.
Ji Yujing was startled and quickly pulled her into his arms. But he was freezing cold and didn't dare to hold her tightly.
"General, please hand the young lady over to me."
As they spoke, Mingyue picked up Lin Qingdai.
As Ji Yujing's palm was about to fall, he subconsciously tried to hold onto something, his fingers stiffly curling towards his palm.
But he knew he couldn't.
Dai Dai is sick. He said he would take good care of her, but he failed to do so.
He failed to do it.
Mingyue carried Lin Qingdai into the house, while Mu Jing went to call the doctor.
After regaining their composure, Ji and Jing walked slowly and silently toward the Lin residence.
This time, no one dared to stop him.
Given the current situation, if further obstacles arise, Ji Yujing will likely show no mercy. If it's destined that some people must be killed to stay by Lin Qingdai's side, then he will slaughter them without hesitation.
Ji Yujing entered Lin Qingdai's bedroom again. This was their home, filled with their sweetest memories. It was warm and fragrant, and her scent permeated the air.
He stood about ten feet away from the bed, watching the doctor treat Lin Qingdai.
Her frail appearance was like a knife, scraping at his heart again and again.
Although there was no blood, it gave Ji Yujing her first concept of pain.
Tears welled up in her eyes and fell to the ground in an instant.
Perhaps sensing the unusual noise, Mingyue hesitated for a moment, then walked towards Ji Yujing.
"General, go and change your clothes. Even if you're not worried about your health, think of the young lady."
"She has been worried about you."
Ji Yujing listened attentively and nodded slightly. He took his clothes and went to the backyard alone.
When he returned, he was warm and clean, and the doctors had already finished their examinations.
Fearing they might disturb Lin Qingdai's rest, the group went to the outer hall.
"General, the lady is alright."
"Then why did you faint?"
"Excessive fatigue allowed cold air to seep into her body. Coupled with the intense anxiety and pressure, and given that the lady's health was not very good to begin with, all these hidden worries combined made it impossible for her to hold on any longer."
"General, please don't upset the lady any further. Give her a quiet and peaceful environment to rest."
Those who are extremely intelligent are mostly highly perceptive.
The same thing, others see only a third of it and think that's the end. But the truly wise can see all of it.
Everything is like this, it's exhausting.
It is a burden on both the body and mind.
Ji Yujing responded, "Do you need to take any medication tonight?"
Dr. Leng: "I just gave Madam a calming pill and a cold-dispelling soup, so she doesn't need them tonight. But we must keep an eye on her temperature tonight, in case she gets too hot."
Ji Yujing: "Go back and rest. I'll call you if I need anything."
The doctors left.
Ji Yujing returned to his dormitory and said to Mingyue, "You should go and rest too. I'll take care of Daidai tonight."
Mingyue glanced at Lin Qingdai, and although she was a little worried, she still left as Ji Yujing suggested.
The one who tied the knot must untie it; this has been true since ancient times.
The bedroom was restored to the way Ji Yujing knew and loved, with only him and Lin Qingdai, an intimate space where no one could interfere.
He walked to the bedside, then lay down beside her. He gazed at her quietly for a while before his thin lips touched her forehead.
Both of them were exhausted.
Now, the familiar scent fills my nostrils, and the blankets are warm. I sleep soundly through the night until dawn.
Lin Qingdai finally woke up around noon the next day.
When I opened my eyes, I saw an unpleasant face.
It's so annoying.
Turn over so your back is to him.
Ji Yujing lay in the recliner beside the bed, his gaze fixed on her, not missing a single movement.
He got up and went to the bedside. After sitting down, he placed his large hand on her forehead.
Lin Qingdai slapped his hand away, "Don't touch me."
Ji Yujing was relieved to learn that she didn't have a fever. He removed his hand and then got up to go to the kitchen to get the medicine.
Lin Qingdai hadn't had a moment of peace before he came back.
"..."
I intended to ignore him, but he picked me up and carried me. Face to face, our breaths mingled, and in no time, we were entangled in a passionate embrace.
Lin Qingdai said coldly, "Ji Yujing, can't you understand what I'm saying? I want a divorce. I don't like you hugging me."
Ji Yujing's voice was as indifferent as still water, "I disagree."
Lin Qingdai: "Then you go out first. I will get the imperial decree that allows us to divorce as soon as possible."
Ji Yujing: "To be honest, before today, that old bastard Song Qingwu had already sent me four imperial edicts, which I burned."
The implication is that issuing another imperial edict would yield the same result.
Lin Qingdai was so angry that she choked up.
Is there no one in this world who can deal with that bastard Ji Yujing?
"roll!"
"Madam, drink your medicine, then I'll leave."
"I can't take medicine on an empty stomach, I want soup. I want the bright moon."
"I brought the soup too."
"..."
Lin Qingdai had never met anyone as annoying as Ji Yujing.
I couldn't persuade them otherwise.
They could only be watched by him as they drank the soup and medicine one by one.
As soon as he finished eating, with a bitter taste still in his mouth, he said, "You can get out of here now."
Ji Yujing: "Then Madam, please rest. I'll come again tonight."
Lin Qingdai: "..."
It's okay, it's okay. We'll just not let him in tonight.
After Ji and Jing left, Mingyue returned to Lin Qingdai's side.
Lin Qingdai then told her, "No one with the surname Ji is allowed to come in tonight."
Upon hearing this, Mingyue wanted to laugh, but she couldn't.
He could only grit his teeth and say, "Yes."
But whether or not they can be stopped is another question entirely.
If even Miss Lin couldn't persuade someone, then no one else could.
In the dead of winter, it gets completely dark before dusk.
Mingyue went to get the medicine and never returned.
But the medicine arrived, brought by Ji Yujing.
Lin Qingdai was too lazy to argue with him anymore, so she quickly finished the medicine, no longer afraid of its bitterness.
"You've finished drinking, you can leave now."
Ji Yujing put away the bowls and then helped her rinse her mouth. After finishing, he washed himself and lay down next to her. He didn't say a word during this time.
He lay down, his dark eyes closed, and then there was no more movement.
Lin Qingdai: "..."
I was so angry that I tore at his clothes and tried to pull him up.
At worst, I can annoy him.
He remained as immovable as a mountain, leaving only her exhausted.
Has anyone come to take this man away?
there is none left.
Looking across the entire Xun Kingdom and its surrounding countries, they are all gone.
After sitting on the bed and fuming for a while, Lin Qingdai decided to stop making a fuss.
She crawled into bed, turned her back to him, and closed her eyes to sleep.
She accepted his offer to warm her bed; she'd done everything anyway, so she wasn't at a loss.
No matter how annoyed she was, her trust and love for him remained undiminished.
Not long after lying down, Lin Qingdai fell into a deep sleep again.
The man who had been "dead asleep" opened his eyes again, turned to his side, and helped her lie flat. He stared at her intently, and time passed silently.
He didn't know how much time had passed before he fell asleep.
His hand rested on her waist, a gesture of protection and control.
Even in his deep sleep, he feared that the beautiful spring scenery would never return to his sight.
The couple remained deadlocked for three days, making no progress on their divorce, but both seemed to be in better spirits. They were like a panacea for each other, curing each other's ailments instantly.
That evening, as Ji Yujing watched Lin Qingdai drink her medicine, Mingyue came over with a delighted announcement, "Miss, Madam and Young Master have arrived."
As Lin Qingdai's face lit up with joy, Mingyue then said to Ji Yujing, "General, your friend Zhaoning has also arrived. He asked me to inquire if you would be available for a couple of drinks now."
Upon hearing this, Ji Yujing and Lin Qingdai were both stunned.
After a long while, Ji Yujing finally found his voice, "Who did you say came?"
Mingyue: "Your friend Zhaoning. On the eve of the royal execution of commoners from Lingdong, the Zhao family of three left the capital with his wife and eldest son."
"It is the Marquis's idea. The Marquis feels that it is not safe for the general's friends to stay in the capital when the situation is chaotic."
The overwhelming surprise brought tears to Ji Yujing's eyes and made her feel emotional.
He didn't care whether Lin Qingdai would be angry or not, and hugged her in his arms, "Dai Dai, Zhao Ning is not dead, Zhao Ning is not dead."
Lin Qingdai knew better than anyone how important it was for Ji Yujing for Zhaoning to be alive.
If both of his closest friends die in a brutal murder, no matter how normal he may seem, he will be flawed. And that flaw can never be filled.
At that moment, she did not push him away.
Once he calmed down a bit, she said coldly, "I can take my medicine myself. You can go do whatever you need to do."
"Mingyue, where are Mother and Cousin? Please invite them in."
"promise."
Ji Yujing: "You stay here with Dai Dai, I'll go and invite her."
When Ji Yujing arrived at the front yard, he bumped into Zhuo Shuming, Zhuo Xin, and Zhao Ning, who were coming out of their guest rooms after putting away their luggage.
After a moment of silent eye contact, they both smiled.
Ji Yujing invited Zhuo Xinzhaoning to go drinking, while Zhuo Shuming went to Lin Qingdai's bedroom alone.
Lin Qingdai's eyes immediately welled up with tears when she saw her mother.
Zhuo Shuming sat down on the edge of the bed and reached out to hug his daughter.
"Don't be afraid, Dai Dai, Mother is here."
Upon hearing this, tears welled up in Lin Qingdai's eyes and rolled down her cheeks. She cried for a long time, her tears soaking Zhuo Shuming's clothes.
Zhuo Shuming let her cry, as Mingyue had previously told her about recent events.
My darling has already done very well.
When the crying stopped, Zhuo Shuming pushed her away. Mingyue handed him a dry handkerchief, and Zhuo Shuming gently wiped away his tears.
“Once you’ve cried, this matter will be over. There’s no use for that map anyway; it’s better to give it to Ji Yujing than to anyone else. If there really is a treasure, I assure you, he will definitely leave a quarter of it to the Lin family.”
“I understand that you are worried about his safety, but I will not support you if you lose your temper and want a divorce.”
"mother."
"Calling for your mother a hundred times won't do any good. Ji Yujing is a hot commodity right now; countless prominent families are eyeing him, wanting to marry their daughters to him. You think you can just throw her away like that?"
"After the divorce, no matter how many women he has in the future, it will have nothing to do with you. Are you happy about that?"
Lin Qingdai remained silent.
She was not happy about it.
She wouldn't allow other women to touch him.
After a long while, he finally managed to choke out, "Mother, you're biased towards him."
Zhuo Shuming laughed angrily, "You heartless little brat."
Zhuo Shuming quickly untied the knot that had been trapping Lin Qingdai. Her mother's relaxed and confident attitude gave Lin Qingdai the feeling that the matter was actually quite small and easy to resolve. She was just overthinking things because she was too concerned about Ji Ci; once her emotions subsided, she would be fine.
The "stubborn stone" that had been weighing on her mind and heart was wiped away, and she began to feel relaxed, both inside and out.
Zhuo Shuming left only after Lin Qingdai had fallen asleep.
As soon as he stepped out of the courtyard, he found Ji Yujing already standing at the door; judging from his appearance, he hadn't just arrived. Zhuo Shuming didn't intend to ask how long he'd been there.
She smiled and said, "Dai Dai is asleep, let me chat with you for a bit."
Ji Yujing nodded.
The two went to the flower hall where Lin Qingdai often stayed, and because she was a frequent visitor, the lights there would stay on all night. It was convenient for them to come and sit for a while.
After they were seated, Ji Yujing spoke first, "Mother, this time it was my fault."
Zhuo Shuming: "You don't need to take all the blame. If what I know is true, then you're not at fault. But Xiao Ji, Dai Dai's reaction is understandable."
"Ji Ci knows."
Zhuo Shuming shook his head. "You don't know."
“If it were just losing a husband she had only been with for half a year, Dai Dai might be sad, but she would never lose her composure like this.”
Zhuo Shuming's words stirred up Ji Yujing's heart like a hurricane, causing waves to rise suddenly.
"What does Mother mean by that?"
Zhuo Shuming: "The marriage between Lin and Ji was supposed to be Qingwu's, according to the old man's wishes. Even though her affair with Su Si was brought to the old man's attention, he never thought of letting Dai Dai marry into Lingdong."
"The Lin family is wealthy and powerful, and enjoys imperial favor. Although the rift between them and Lingdong is a major issue, it is not impossible to erase."
"But Dai Dai said she's willing to marry into Lingdong in place of her sister. Do you know why?"
Before Ji Yujing could respond, Zhuo Shuming presented the answer to him: "Because Dai Dai said that Ji Yujing is the man she loves."
She married into Lingdong willingly.
"Ji Ci, Dai Dai's marriage to Lingdong was never a temporary expedient for the Lin family."
"That is where Dai Dai's heart desires."
Ji Ci was not only her husband, but also the one she first fell in love with.
These words struck like thunderbolts, leaving Ji Yujing's mind reeling. He sat there frozen, as if time had stood still for him.
Zhuo Shuming continued, "I'm telling you this just to remind you to be more careful in your future actions. Don't think that getting injured is a small matter. No one gets injured in a war. Dai Dai's reaction was excessive."
“The injuries you suffer will also hurt Dai Dai. Maybe she was just being temperamental this time, but what about next time? And the time after that? Who knows, maybe one time she'll really leave you.”
"If you can't handle it now, don't even think about the future."
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