Chapter 268: Leaving Now, It Will Be Difficult to Come Back


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Chapter 268: Leaving Now, It Will Be Difficult to Come Back

Princess Huachang went to the bedroom to visit Emperor Wu Su, and then went to another palace to stay temporarily.

The candles in Zhaoyang Palace were lit all night long.

The next morning.

Director Chen from the Imperial Hospital came to take the patient's pulse. He stroked his gray beard and couldn't say anything for a long time.

Ji Qingwu knew the situation of Emperor Wu Su.

She curled up in a chair last night, staying up all night, checking her pulse every hour.

Emperor Wu Su's condition remained the same as before, with no signs of improvement or deterioration.

The pulse was like a gossamer thread, as if it would break at any moment, yet it was very steady.

But fortunately it has stabilized.

As the sun rose, Ji Qingwu walked out of the hall and finally saw Duan Mingfeng at the door.

He brought hundreds of black-clad Imperial City guards and surrounded the Zhaoyang Palace, making it impossible for anyone to get in or out.

Not to mention people, even anything that wants to enter the hall must be checked personally by Duan Mingfeng.

Seeing Ji Qingwu coming out, Duan Mingfeng bowed and said, "Miss Ji."

He also learned about Wei Ting and Ji Qingwu's marriage, but he was not as angry as Prince Yong and Qingyun. His attitude towards her did not change, and his face was still as gloomy as usual.

Ji Qingwu responded, "Master Duan."

Looking at the dark circles under her eyes, I knew she had not slept all night, and she was holding a bundle in her hands.

Duan Mingfeng asked, "Where are you going, Miss Ji? If you leave now, it will be difficult to come back."

These words seemed to have a hidden meaning. Ji Qingwu turned around and looked at the magnificent palace with carved beams and painted buildings.

She said: "I probably won't come back again."

Duan Mingfeng stood in front of her without moving, as if he wanted to stop her and say something.

But after looking at Li Yuzong who was standing at the door, he finally gave way.

Today is the first time since the founding of Beili that Emperor Wu Su has suspended court, except for normal holidays.

Although it was announced to the outside that the emperor was unwell, rumors of an assassination had already spread in the streets, and that the emperor was seriously injured and was about to die.

The people walking on the streets of Lin'an had no smiling faces, as they were worried about the emperor's health. Many of them even went to Hanshan Temple to pray spontaneously.

At the same time, news spread that General Wei Ting, who had been reinstated, was going to get married.

The person he was going to marry was none other than the young lady of the Ji family whom he had proposed to marry during his time in the court, and the wedding ceremony would take place tomorrow.

Everyone in the Wei Mansion was busy.

When the Ji family heard the news, two of them fainted.

When Old Lady Ji learned that the Queen Mother and Prince Yong had lost the fight for the throne, she worried that the Ji family's future would be even more difficult.

Another person who fainted was Qiao, because she was worried about her daughter.

Ji Qingwu returned home in the morning. She walked into Wutong Garden, threw the package in her hand away, and looked at the bare yard in front of her.

Last night, she came back on horseback and swept the flower beds in the yard.

Now there is only one medicinal herb still standing, which is the herb with special effects that Emperor Wu Su had watered with his own hands.

The other herbs were taken away by Ji Qingwu, thinking that they might be useful to the emperor.

But he will never be able to use this plant in his lifetime.

Ji Qingwu was looking at the lone seedling, but before he could feel sad, Lanzhi caught a glimpse of a figure in the yard and ran out of the house.

Panting, he shouted, "Fifth Miss! You're finally back!"

Ji Qingwu's head was buzzing from her shouting, and he asked, "Why are you so panicked? What happened?"

Lanzhi said, "Fifth Miss, the first lady fainted after hearing the news from the palace."

Ji Qingwu slapped his forehead. The matter was urgent and he forgot to give Qiao a message to reassure her.

She walked hurriedly to Anjuyuan.

Chunhua came down from the corridor to greet her: "Fifth Miss, please come in."

Ji Qingwu walked and asked: "How is my mother?"

Chunhua said: "I asked the doctor to come and see her. The Madam has woken up now. She was just shocked when she heard the news about the young lady."

As soon as Ji Qingwu opened the door, Qiao heard the voice and immediately asked, "Is Xiaowu back?"

She walked quickly to the bed and said, "Mom, it's me."

Mrs. Qiao grabbed her arm and hugged her in her arms, tears streaming down her face.

"You have suffered so much injustice in the palace over the past few days, and you are still being oppressed by the black-hearted Wei Ting."

Qiao's arms were fragrant and warm. If possible, Ji Qingwu really wanted to bury his head in them and not get up, regardless of the wind and rain outside.

Ji Qingwu rubbed his face against Qiao's shoulder, then raised his head and looked at Qiao's bloodless face.

She held Qiao's hand and comforted her, "Mom, I'm fine. Everything is fine. If you don't believe me, just look."

The mother and daughter are connected by heart. Qiao knew that Ji Qingwu was in a difficult situation at this time. She pretended not to notice the haggard face of Xiaowu and suppressed her sadness.

Since some things are bound to happen, we still have to face them.

Mrs. Qiao said, "Mother's Xiaowu is still as pretty as a fairy from heaven."

Ji Qingwu raised the corners of his mouth and tried hard to smile.

At this time, Chunhua came in hurriedly and said, "Madam, Fifth Miss."

Qiao asked, "What's wrong?"

Chunhua said carefully: "The Wei family sent more than 60 boxes of betrothal gifts, filling up the main courtyard."

Ji Qingwu frowned and said, "Let them put it down and leave."

Chunhua said, "They also sent us the wedding dresses and golden crowns that we will use tomorrow. There are eight sets in total. They said that General Wei personally went to various embroidery shops to select them. Miss Fifth, please go and pick the one you like best."

Ji Qingwu said: "Then choose the first set, go ahead."

Mrs. Qiao held her hand and said, "Xiaowu, why don't you go and take a look."

"Although Wei Ting's methods on you were too tyrannical, since you want to marry him, don't make things too ugly, otherwise your life in the Wei family will be really difficult in the future."

Mrs. Qiao had already cursed Wei Ting in her heart, but as a mother, she had to think about her daughter's future.

Ji Qingwu said indifferently: "I hope he gets tired of me sooner."

Mrs. Qiao sighed and said, "Wei Ting really cares about you. He even took time out of his busy schedule to pick out wedding clothes for you. This care is the capital for you to settle down in the Wei family in the future. Do you know that?"

Ji Qingwu nodded casually, and it was obvious that he didn't hear anything.

Mrs. Qiao didn't want to persuade him any more. She felt upset even as she spoke.

"Xiao Wu, you got married too hastily, your father and brother couldn't make it back in time, you..."

Ji Qingwu held Qiao's hand and said, "Mom, you don't have to say anything. I understand."

Mrs. Qiao forced herself to cheer up and wanted to prepare a dowry list for Xiaowu's wedding.

Ji Qingwu pressed Qiao firmly on the bed.

"Mom, you gave it to me before. Those shops are already my dowry. There is no need to prepare more."

Mrs. Qiao disagreed and said, "This is against the rules. How can a bride go out without a dowry? It will make people laugh at her."

Ji Qingwu raised his eyebrows and said, "How can you get married within three days?"

"If there is anything unruly, it's Wei Ting who is unruly. Let the whole city laugh at him."

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