Chapter 379: Once a Big Brother, Always a Big Brother
Lanling's gaze moved from the slender fingers to Ji Changlin's handsome face, and his expression was rarely unnatural.
She turned her head and said calmly, "Sir, the fifth lady is greeting you."
Ji Changlin stuck his head out and looked forward, and saw a bright smiling face.
The corners of his mouth also curled up, and he never let go of the hand that lifted the curtain. The beautiful figure not far away kept waving after seeing Ji Changlin appear.
Lanling looked at this scene, and the reins of the horse loosened and gradually fell behind the carriage.
When the carriage arrived, Ji Qingwu walked down the steps, took a few steps forward to greet him, and looked up and called out, "Big Brother!"
Ji Changlin jumped down from the carriage in two or three steps, walked around her, and said in a surprised tone: "Whose family is this girl? Why do you call me big brother?"
Ji Qingwu's eyes turned and she realized that he was making fun of her previous disguise.
"Brother, don't let your imagination run wild. There are only a few people who call you "big brother". Why don't you take a closer look?"
Ji Changlin noticed the difference between her and before and said with a smile, "So this beautiful girl is my fifth sister. Her eyebrows are drawn very well this time."
Ji Qingwu raised his eyebrows proudly and said with a smile: "Brother, you have been traveling hard these days, come in and have a rest."
Her eyes fell on the red-dressed female guard who was standing behind him beside the carriage, helping the servants unload the luggage.
Ji Changlin followed her line of sight and asked, "How did you know I brought you a gift?"
Ji Qingwu immediately turned his gaze back and asked, "What did big brother bring me?"
The last time Ji Changlin went on a diplomatic mission, he also brought her some new and interesting gadgets when he returned. I wonder what they are this time.
Ji Changlin cleared his throat and said in a nonchalant tone.
"It's just the ancient couplet in the Nanchu Medical Temple that no one has ever matched. I got inspired and matched it easily. It just so happens that the prize is the set of plum blossom needles that you have been dreaming of."
Ji Qingwu's eyes suddenly lit up.
Knowing that it is not easy to get this temple-guarding treasure, Ji Changlin must have put in a lot of effort.
She took a step back, bowed, and said in a chivalrous manner: "Once a big brother, always a big brother!"
Ji Changlin laughed: "What are you talking about? I am your elder brother."
Ji Qingyuan, who was standing aside, looked at the harmonious scene between the brother and sister. She couldn't even get a word in. She didn't want to make herself look awkward, so she was about to turn around and go back.
"Fourth sister."
Ji Changlin called her and said gently, "Brother also brought you a gift. Let's go to grandma's place together later."
He walked in and asked, "Are you the only two at the door?"
Ji Qingwu behind him said, "Big sister's baby is almost full-term, and it's not suitable for her to go out, so she didn't come."
Ji Changlin nodded: "That's as it should be."
Ji Qingwu continued, "Grandmother had an emergency illness, and my parents went to take care of her."
Ji Changlin quickened his pace and frowned, "Let's put down our things and go to grandma's yard to take a look."
Inside Shou'an Hall.
Old Madam Ji was lying on the bed in the inner room, and Nanny Feng came out accompanied by the doctor.
Ji Bolian quickly asked, "Doctor Qi, how is my mother's illness?"
Madam Ji has been seeking treatment from Doctor Qi for many years.
He walked to the outer room and said to Ji Bolian, "The old lady has been under a lot of pressure lately. Her qi and blood are weak. She needs to be taken good care of. Don't let her get excited anymore."
Doctor Qi frowned and said, "Otherwise... the old lady is old, and there is no guarantee that something unexpected will happen."
Qiao was also shocked. Her mother-in-law had indeed fallen seriously ill due to the fear and sadness over the death of Ji Changyan, the second son.
When she first heard that Shou'antang was sick again, she suspected that he was faking illness, but now after hearing what Doctor Qi said, she was not sure.
"We understand. We will take good care of mother." Mrs. Qiao ordered, "Chunhua, go and see Doctor Qi off."
Ji Bolian asked, "Is mother awake?"
Madam Feng whispered, "Just now Doctor Qi gave her an acupuncture treatment and the old lady has woken up, but she is still very weak. From what I see, she looks like she is very sad. Sir, please go and take a look."
Ji Bolian glanced at Qiao, and the two of them walked into the inner room together.
main hall.
Ji Changlin stepped in first, and the whole room was filled with a strong bitter smell of medicine.
Ji Qingwu followed him into the room. Ji Qingyuan had not arrived yet. She sniffed a few times and frowned at the smell of medicine.
Nanny Feng came out and said, "The eldest master is back." She ignored Ji Qingwu who was behind him.
Ji Changlin asked, "How is grandma's illness?"
Nanny Feng said, "We've asked a doctor to come and see him. He's not in any serious danger now, but he still needs to rest and not get any more stimulated."
"Stirred?" Ji Changlin asked in confusion, "What kind of stimulation could grandma get at home? Is it because the servants didn't take good care of her?"
Nanny Feng glanced at Ji Qingwu and shook her head, "No, it was because the master had an argument with the old lady over the matter of the fifth lady that the old lady fell ill."
Ji Changlin's face darkened and he said, "Don't talk nonsense. Qingwu is not here, so this matter has nothing to do with her."
If this were to get out and be heard by outsiders, they might say that it was Ji Qingwu who made the old lady angry.
Madam Feng said awkwardly, "Yes, I made a mistake."
She originally wanted to find another backer for the old lady, but she didn't expect that the eldest son would be so partial to the fifth young lady who had just returned home.
Ji Changlin said: "Qingwu, let's go in and see grandma together."
Ji Qingwu had no objection and followed him obediently.
In the inner room, Ji Bolian was sitting beside the bed, holding a medicine bowl and feeding the old lady medicine. Qiao was holding a handkerchief and carefully supporting her mother-in-law.
No matter what, the sight of Madam Ji lying in bed in such frail condition still touched Ji Bolian.
He said, "Mother, if anything happens to you, I will live in regret for the rest of my life."
Madam Ji swallowed the medicine slowly and shook her head, saying, "You are the flesh that fell from my body. I will never blame you at any time."
Looking at my old mother's increasingly hunched back and the increasingly deep wrinkles on her face.
Ji Bolian said with emotion: "If you have any problem, just tell your son. Don't keep it in your heart. If you keep it in your heart, you will become ill. Otherwise, even a miracle doctor can't cure it."
Madam Ji said, "You've grown up, and you won't listen to me. I raised you three siblings and didn't ask for anything in return, but you use your official tricks to deal with me. It really makes me feel disappointed."
Ji Bolian's beard twitched, he sighed and shook his head, saying that it was difficult for a judge to judge family affairs, because home was not a place to reason.
At this point, Qiao understood that no matter whether the old lady was truly ill or faking it, Ji Bolian had to bow his head, because it was she who gave birth to him.
In addition, the previous incident did not cause any major mistakes, so Ji's father would not pursue it further and the matter was over.
Ji Changlin walked quickly to the bedside and said, "Grandma, your grandson is back."
Ji Qingwu stood quietly near the door...
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