Chapter 17: The truth about infertility, even a tiger will eat its own cubs
Ji Qingwu had been frowning in deep thought.
When Ji Qingrong saw her expression, and thought that even her fifth sister, who specialized in treating female infertility, had no way to help, tears welled up in her eyes.
"Maybe it's just my destiny not to have children."
The depressing atmosphere lingered in Ninghua Hall for a long time.
At lunchtime, even though the table was filled with exquisite porcelain plates and delicacies, the two sisters still had no appetite.
A maid in green clothes came in, brought a bowl of soup lightly, and placed it next to Ji Qingrong, saying, "Madam, this is the black chicken and lily soup that the Madam asked me to bring you. Drink it while it's hot."
Ji Qingrong looked listless, but still cheered up and responded: "Zizhu, you're here, it's a little late today."
Zizhu was the eldest maidservant beside her mother-in-law. She bowed her head and replied respectfully: "It's all my fault that I was delayed on the way. Madam, please forgive me."
Seeing Ji Qingwu staring at her bowl of soup, Ji Qingrong explained.
"My mother-in-law has worked so hard to get me pregnant as soon as possible. She has been giving me this soup since I entered the mansion. I am not used to it if I don't drink it for a day."
Zizhu said, "Madam Tai is very concerned about Madam's health. Please drink this soup while it's hot."
Ji Qingwu looked at the soup in the bowl and his eyes darkened.
You feel uncomfortable if you don’t drink it for a day?
It's hard not to wonder if something was added to the soup.
Ji Qingwu blinked and asked curiously, "Big sister, can you give me some of this soup so I can have a taste too?"
Zizhu's face changed when she heard this, and she raised her head nervously: "Madam, this soup..."
Ji Qingrong didn't even look at her and pushed the porcelain bowl over to her. "Since mother said that this soup can nourish the body and replenish qi and blood, it's okay to give it to fifth sister."
The soup in the bowl is golden and milky white, with light oil floating on the surface. It is obviously the essence left after being boiled for a long time, and the aroma is fragrant.
Ji Qingwu picked up the spoon and took a sip. The tip of his tongue was filled with the delicious taste of chicken soup, but after he swallowed it, a hint of bitterness remained in his mouth.
“How does it taste?”
She narrowed her eyes, smiled and praised: "This soup tastes great, and it's cooked to the perfect temperature."
Ji Qingrong also thought that the soup tasted good. Moreover, it was cooked by her mother-in-law and sent to her every day. The soup was full of care and concern.
Then, Ji Qingwu picked up the bowl and wanted to take another sip, but unexpectedly, he raised his wrist and "accidentally" spilled the soup on the maid beside him.
Zizhu took a step back in a hurry, but still failed to dodge. A large area of her clothes was stained. She yelled in panic: "What are you doing!"
Zizhu was a capable maidservant by the old lady's side. The maids and servants all flattered her, and even the second lady Feng Shuang was polite to her.
Although the person in front of her is the fifth daughter of the Ji family, she still looks down on her in her heart.
She was lost in childhood and had never been raised by a noble family. Her knowledge might not even be as good as hers. She was also a widow. All the disrespect in her heart was brought out by this bowl of soup.
Zizhu glared and wanted to scold him a few more times.
But he caught a glimpse of Ji Qingrong's fierce eyes.
One look was enough to let her know what was noble and what was humble.
Zizhu could only bow her head reluctantly: "I have spoken out of turn."
After Ji Qingwu spilled the soup, he didn't look at her and just said calmly, "I'm sorry."
After Zizhu left, Ji Qingrong asked sullenly, "Fifth sister, why are you picking on a little maid?" Even though they had only met a few times, she knew in her heart that this sister was not the type to pick trouble for no reason.
Ji Qingwu sat up straight and said sternly, "Big sister, you must never drink this soup again."
After hearing her say this, Ji Qingrong paused for a moment, then she reacted and said in horror: "There's something wrong with the soup, right?"
Ji Qingwu nodded and expressed his own judgment.
"This soup also contains sanguisorba officinalis, which can cool the blood and reduce fever, but long-term use will turn you into a bitter and cold constitution. For women, it is a tiger and wolf medicine that disperses yang energy."
It turned out that there was medicine in the soup, and the soup she had been drinking since she entered the mansion was problematic.
Ji Qingrong clenched her hands on the table, her whole body trembling uncontrollably, and her jade-colored face turned pale.
It turned out that her mother-in-law didn't want her to give birth to the child!
For so long, she has been blaming herself for not getting pregnant. What's even more ridiculous is that her mother-in-law, Cui, has always criticized her for not being able to get pregnant.
She never thought that this would be the result!
Ji Qingrong laughed in anger, gritting her teeth and said, "Madam Tai really has a good plan, but I can't understand why she is willing to use such means as the Crown Prince, her only legitimate son. Does she really want to see the Marquis's Mansion cut off?!"
Ji Qingwu couldn't understand this matter. As the saying goes, even a tiger won't eat its own cubs.
But in order to prevent her daughter-in-law from getting pregnant, the lady secretly put drugs in the medicine. In her eyes, this behavior was really unbelievable.
Seeing that Ji Qingrong was shaking with anger, Ji Qingwu put his hand on his elder sister's hand on the table and squeezed it hard.
She advised softly, "Big sister, don't worry. Now that we have found the cause, we can treat it accordingly."
Ji Qingrong said with a look of despair: "Is there any cure?"
"Of course." Ji Qingwu looked determined.
It was also good news. Ji Qingrong looked at her fifth sister's peaceful and gentle face, felt the strength and warmth from her hands, and her heart calmed down.
Now that the matter has been investigated and it is not her fault, she cannot suffer this loss.
Ji Qingrong was thinking of a countermeasure in his mind.
Her mother-in-law, Cui, had a special status. She was not only the marquis's wife, but also a close relative of the emperor. In the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's Mansion, Cui was also extremely powerful in front of the marquis and the old lady.
Even if she brought this matter to the attention of the old lady, it wouldn't be of much use.
With Cui's power, she could just find a scapegoat in the kitchen and get away with it.
What should I do...
At this time, Ji Qingwu asked casually, "Big sister, I haven't met my brother-in-law yet. What kind of person is he?"
Ji Qingrong was stunned.
She thought of many people who could be used in the mansion, but she didn't expect the person beside her, Lu Juan.
Ji Qingrong and Lu Juan were a young couple and they had their quarrels and conflicts after marriage, but neither of them was impulsive and they would make up after a fight.
In Lu Juan's heart, who is more important, her or Cui?
She had an answer instantly.
Because Lu Juan was a very protective person. He was upset for several days just because she had a few arguments with her sister-in-law Lu Yun, not to mention that she was his own mother.
Ji Qingwu then asked: "Will my brother-in-law handle this matter impartially?"
Seeing Ji Qingrong's shoulders drooping more and more, Ji Qingwu knew the situation of his elder sister in the Marquis' Mansion.
Not only is the mother-in-law plotting harm, but the husband is also unreliable.
Before they could come to an agreement, Xin'er outside the door shouted, "Greetings, Madam!"
Mother-in-law Cui came to visit.
A fierce hatred suddenly appeared in Ji Qingrong's eyes.
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