"Alright, I'm sleepy, you can go now." Ji Xiaoxiao added, "Make sure to prepare the meal tomorrow morning, and ginseng and lingzhi are also essential."
"Yes, Miss." Hearing that Ji Xiaoxiao was ruthless and merciless, the little maidservant bowed and scraped, displaying the utmost servility and flattery.
Ji Xiaoxiao walked into the room and closed the door behind her.
Pfft, after taking three steps, Ji Xiaoxiao spat out a mouthful of blood.
"The injuries were too severe, affecting the lungs and internal organs, and almost damaging the bones."
Ji Xiaoxiao clutched her chest and, supporting herself against the wall, walked towards the wooden bed. Once on the bed, she sat cross-legged, swallowed a mouthful of blood, and forced herself into a meditative state.
The next day, as dawn broke, Ji Xiaoxiao opened her eyes, her face deathly pale.
"Someone come here." Ji Xiaoxiao had changed her clothes, and servants filed in.
"Miss, what are your orders?" The speaker was the same little maid from yesterday.
"Is breakfast ready?"
"Miss, the kitchen is ready. If you need it now, it can be delivered immediately."
Ji Xiaoxiao stood up. "Help me wash up first."
After washing up, Ji Xiaoxiao went to the main hall, where the steaming food on the table whetted her appetite. After eating and drinking her fill, Ji Xiaoxiao asked the maid from yesterday, "Have the ginseng and lingzhi I asked for arrived?"
The maidservant replied, "It's in the storeroom."
"Take it to my room." Ji Xiaoxiao walked towards the room. This body was very weak. She had used a secret technique yesterday, and now she was so weak that she could be blown away by a gust of wind. The old lady's ninetieth birthday was just a few days away, and she needed to recover as soon as possible and accumulate strength.
A young maidservant brought over the medicinal herbs, and Ji Xiaoxiao waved for her to leave. As the door closed, Ji Xiaoxiao eagerly swallowed the Ganoderma lucidum.
As the saying goes, one cannot tolerate strong tonics. But time was of the essence, and Ji Xiaoxiao could not afford a slow and gentle treatment. In desperation, Ji Xiaoxiao chose the path of "breaking the old and establishing the new".
This body is riddled with holes; it can either be carefully nurtured and gradually restored to its original state over the years, or it can be forged like iron, broken down and melted, and reborn in a raging fire.
Both Ganoderma lucidum and Ganoderma lucidum are highly nourishing medicines. Ji Xiaoxiao swallowed them whole, absorbing a vast amount of energy at once. Her body was burning with intense heat, and her internal organs were like water in a pot. When the water boiled, impurities were exposed, and the medicinal effects nourished her limbs and bones, thus achieving the effect of clearing away and healing wounds.
Ji Xiaoxiao swallowed the potent tonic on the wooden tray. Her pale face instantly turned as red as blood. Waves of excruciating pain washed over her, but Ji Xiaoxiao persevered, refining her body bit by bit.
No pain, no gain.
On one side, Qin Qing's Wutong Courtyard.
The trees are lush and green, and the flowers are in full bloom, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.
Qin Qing lay on the table, sobbing uncontrollably, looking utterly pitiful. Duanmu Lin felt a pang of heartache, frantically trying to comfort his beloved.
"My lord, you must do justice for my son." Qin Qing nestled into Duanmu Lin's arms, her cold eyes seeping through her silk robes, touching the heart of a man.
Duanmu Lin hugged Qin Qing and said firmly, "Qingqing, I will."
Upon returning from court this morning, Duanmu Lin heard about Ji Xiaoxiao's audacity. This was the Zhengye Marquis's residence, her territory, and that little brat Gu Shen had turned the tables, killing and injuring people without any regard for him.
Duanmu Lin was furious and wished he could go and capture Gu Shen immediately.
Qin Qing smiled sarcastically in Duanmu Lin's arms and whispered, "My lord, you are so kind. Marquis, it is truly the blessing I have accumulated over eight lifetimes to marry you."
As Qin Qing spoke, her breath hitched, and Duanmu Lin's body tensed. In his middle age, he was as fierce as a wolf. Duanmu Lin assured his beautiful wife, Qin Qing, that she had entered the room.
At noon, Duanmu Lin and Qin Qing dined alone.
"My lord, have you decided how to avenge my son?" Qin Qing asked casually as he picked up a piece of meat for Duanmu Lin.
Duanmu Lin said, "I've already thought it through."
"How is it?" Qin Qing asked excitedly.
"Qingqing, do you know anything about the Duke of Wei?"
“Xiao Chengrui?” Qin Qing recalled, “I had heard of him before. He was a student of Grand Secretary Liu. He was an upright and honest man, a true gentleman.”
Duanmu Lin burst into laughter, tears welling in his eyes.
"A gentleman? A lustful glutton like him deserves to be called a gentleman? It's laughable." Duanmu Lin continued, "Qingqing, if you encounter Xiao Chengrui in the future, avoid him if you can, and if you can't, make sure to cover your face. This man is blinded by lust, and no matter what the woman he sets his sights on is, he will still have a good taste of her."
Qin Qing was terrified. "I understand. What does the Marquis intend to do?"
Duanmu Lin raised a disdainful smile, "I took a few glances at her from afar, and Gu Shen is becoming more and more beautiful. I've raised her for several years, and it's time for her to repay the favor."
After a pause, Duanmu Lin said sternly, "On Mother's 90th birthday, take him to see Xiao Chengrui. If Xiao Chengrui is satisfied, the position of Minister of Rites will be confirmed. Sen'er will be able to take up the position of Minister of Rites at such a young age, which will be a great honor for our ancestors and will not disgrace our family."
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