Chapter 301 Chaos? Putting her feelings first.
Ji Qingwu had once told the little girl the story of Sleeping Beauty, and she never expected that the girl would still remember it.
She turned her head and lifted the bed curtains, letting in blinding light.
Ji Qingwu propped herself up on the bed and asked, "Where did you get this sugar cake?"
Logically speaking, the Emperor only gave Qiuqiu a purseful amount of sweet cakes last time, so how come there are still some left?
Chuchu proudly patted her pink and blue bag like she was showing off a treasure.
“Mother, this is a sugar bag. Every day when I wake up, it’s full.”
Ji Qingwu sighed, thinking that the little girl was sometimes too naive and innocent; she must have been secretly let in by the guards at night.
Chuchu pouted, looking a little sad, and said, "But ever since I came here, this bag has stopped working."
Even your daughter's candy has been cut off? Ji Qingwu's eyes flickered as she pinched her little face.
"That's perfect. If you keep eating like this, your little face will turn into a sugar bun."
"Wouldn't it be better to become a sweet bun?"
Chiu Chiu pouted her sugar-covered lips and was about to kiss her face: "That way, when Mother is hungry, she can take a bite of me."
Ji Qingwu said she didn't want to bite it, because if she did, her mouth would be full of sugar crumbs, so she quickly got up and got off the ground.
Hearing the sounds from inside, two maids knocked on the door and entered carrying toiletries.
Xuemei put down the copper basin and handkerchief, stepped forward, and said, "Madam, outside..."
Ji Qingwu sat on the edge of the bed, fully awake. A halo of light enveloped her face, making even the fine hairs on her face visible, and her pupils clear and bright.
She looked up and said, "Xuemei, is there anything I can eat to fill my stomach? I'm hungry."
Xuemei was startled by the longing in her eyes, and her mind went blank for a moment. She forgot what she was going to say and turned to go to the kitchen.
Lanzhi helped Qiuqiu wash up. Ji Qingwu turned his head to the bronze mirror and carefully examined his cheeks, which had been coated with ointment. The red marks were still faint.
It's nothing serious. You can hardly see it unless you're extremely close, so there's no need to cover your face anymore.
However, a faint plum-red hue was visible at the edge of the inner garment.
Ji Qingwu really wanted to apply the ointment to this spot as well, but remembering Emperor Wusu's words, he pursed his lips and had no choice but to give up.
She changed into a light blue antique satin long dress with a higher collar that could cover her slender neck.
Xuemei quickly returned with a food box: "Madam, I went to the kitchen to get you some rice porridge and steamed sweet cheese."
Ji Qingwu nodded, got up and called Qiuqiu over. The mother and daughter sat at the dining table, their eyes shining brightly. They were good at eating anything and weren't picky eaters.
Just now, Xuemei remembered what she wanted to say as soon as she left the house, but seeing how well the madam and young lady were enjoying their meal, she couldn't bring herself to say it.
"Let Madam eat first," Xuemei sighed inwardly.
Unbeknownst to her, Xuemei, like Lanzhi, began to prioritize Ji Qingwu's feelings above all else.
The argument at the main gate of the Wei family's residence escalated, drawing such a large crowd that passing carriages had to be forced to stop.
Ma Pozi didn't dare to force her way in with her entourage; she only did it to boost her morale.
After making a scene for half an hour without anyone from the Wei family showing up, she simply lay down at the entrance of the Wei family's house and threw a tantrum.
It was as if she had a relapse of her illness due to anger; no matter who tried to persuade her, she wouldn't get up, and if anyone tried to pull her up, she would accuse them of hitting her.
The guards of the Wei family had never seen such a rascal before, but since the old lady had said not to pay any attention to her and to let her make a scene, they could only pretend not to see it.
Finally, the front door was opened from the inside, and a young woman came out.
The old woman, who had been lying on the ground, jumped up upon seeing her and pointed at her, saying, "You're Ji Wu? Well, you've finally shown yourself, you heartless quack!"
A sword was plunged directly between the old woman's legs.
Ma Pozi, with her legs tucked in, shouted, "Look at this! This is Ji Wu! He not only harmed my wife, but now he wants to kill me to silence me!"
A bystander remarked, "This is the fourteenth young lady of the Wei family, not the new wife."
Wei Tongyou glared at her fiercely with her lower white eyes: "What are you yelling about in front of my Wei family's door!"
She stepped forward, drew her sword, and the sword's light shone obliquely on Ma Pozi's face.
He threatened, "If you keep making a fuss, I won't hesitate to let you taste the flavor of this cold iron sword."
Ma Pozi was only startled for a moment because she was young.
Then he angrily said, "Your Wei family is going to protect Ji Wu, is that it? Men, bring the things up here."
The attendant frowned and handed over a treasure box, which Ma Pozi held in her arms as if it were a precious jewel.
After opening it, Wei Tongyou glanced at it and almost threw up.
Inside were bloody, shapeless objects.
"This is our young master, who hasn't been born into this world yet. How pitiful he is."
"Madam finally became pregnant, but Ji Wu ruined it. I'm here to demand an explanation. Is our Song family at fault?"
“Last time in front of the clinic, our son-in-law was forced to leave by the Princess who was invited by Ji Wu, who used her power to oppress him. But this old woman is not afraid of death and wants to speak out for my poor little master.”
When Ma Pozi spoke of her sorrows, her eyes filled with tears.
This move garnered sympathy from many parents.
"Parents everywhere have such a heart; bring your wife out and give us an explanation..."
The attitude of the onlookers gradually shifted towards the Song family.
“Your Wei family should not protect her. Where is Ji Qingwu? Call her out immediately.”
The door was opened from the inside again, and Granny Cao helped Old Madam Wei out.
Ma Pozi was a capable person; she made a big fuss about it, even urging the old lady to come out.
Old Madam Wei glanced sharply at Granny Ma and asked authoritatively, "Are you the Song family's nanny?"
Upon meeting the legendary, strict and rigid Old Madam Wei, Ma Pozi was somewhat intimidated.
"That's right, I am Madam Song's wet nurse."
Madam Wei said, "I heard that you came looking for my grandson's newlywed wife."
Ma Pozi said, "Please, Laozi, send someone to summon Ji Qingwu."
"Even if you are from the Song family, you are just a servant. What right do you have to speak to me?"
Standing in front of the main gate, Madam Wei, without the slightest hunchback, said with great spirit, "If you want to invite my granddaughter-in-law out, please have your madam or master come to the door in person. That's the proper way."
Upon hearing this, Ma Pozi's slanted eyes flashed with a hint of ruthlessness.
"Laojun is trying to protect Ji Qingwu."
Madam Wei said calmly, "I can't talk about covering it up, but I can't stand such unruly servants running wild in front of my Wei family's gate."
After saying that, the old lady turned and left.
Granny Cao understood the old lady's meaning and raised her hand to the guards beside her, saying, "Guards, take them all away to see the officials."
A hundred or so servants poured out of the gate and began fighting with the thugs at the entrance.
While chaos reigned at the entrance, a sedan chair quietly pulled up at the Wei family's house.
"Madam, please wait!"
The newcomer's voice was deep and slow, with a slight hoarseness.
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