29. Ji Sang
◎Brother King of Wei◎
Chapter 29
If it rains heavily, Jiang Qiuye might be able to hold off for a while.
However, although the next day was a bit cold, the weather was clear and cloudless.
She said it and wanted to play deaf and dumb, but she didn't expect that the old housekeeper would send someone to help her pack her luggage.
She was shocked. Seeing the old housekeeper and maids who had already entered Wutong Courtyard, it was too late to pretend to be sick.
What can we do now?
She looked at Jinhong, but she looked back at her expressionlessly.
Is Ji Ci really going to kick her out?
Was it because she went directly to the main courtyard? But she didn't even touch the door of the study.
"Miss Qiu, would you like to check if there is anything you have missed?" The old housekeeper put away the things he had packed and bowed to her.
"Where is the prince?" Jiang Qiuye bit her lips tightly, and the silk handkerchief in her hand was about to be torn.
"The prince went to court early in the morning. Before leaving, he instructed me and others to help Miss Qiu."
"Got it. You go down first, and I'll check it again slowly. Some of the herbs I have aren't particularly precious, but they are rare."
"Yes, I'll take my leave. Miss Qiu, please do as you please." The old housekeeper left Wutong Courtyard without urging her.
Jiang Qiuye was upset, and when Jinhong was about to call her, she simply said that she would go out for a walk and would find a solution.
Damn Ji Jianxi, so ruthless.
It was a waste of all the medicinal food she carefully prepared.
Jiang Qiuye walked in the garden and came to a rare garden in the Prince Qi's Mansion.
It was supposed to be a garden, but now it was just a bunch of dead trees with a vast lotus pond in the middle. In the pond, you could see schools of goldfish and a few turtles basking in the sun on the shore.
Pretend to fall into the water and catch a cold?
Or should I wait for Ji Ci to come back and apologize? Would an apology be effective?
How about pretending to sprain your ankle?
In this way, she could naturally stay in Prince Qi's Mansion to rest.
She turned her foot sideways, then raised it again. Just as she was thinking about what angle would be best for twisting it, a startled shout of "Don't move!" came from behind her.
She put her foot down and turned her head to look behind her, only to see a very handsome young man wearing a golden crown and purple clothes.
The young man just looked horrified and shouted, "My invincible general!!!"
What invincible general? Jiang Qiuye frowned, watching the other party rushing towards him.
To be more precise, he rushed forward while staring at his own feet.
What's wrong with this young man?
She took a step back away from the purple-clothed youth, but he stopped where she had just stood, squatted down, reached out his trembling hand, and picked up the crushed cricket corpse on the ground.
It turns out that this cricket is the invincible general he mentioned.
Jiang Qiuye was feeling upset and didn't want to pay any attention to this problematic young man.
"Hey, stop right there!"
Seeing Jiang Qiuye walking away directly, the young man stepped forward and tried to attack her. Seeing this, she slightly turned sideways. The young man didn't expect that he couldn't stop his steps and fell directly into the lotus pond.
Pool water immediately filled his mouth, and he thrashed about and screamed in fear, "Help! I, I, I can't swim! Help me, help me!"
Jiang Qiuye watched the young man sinking slowly. There was no one around, so he couldn't help but chuckle and said, "You want me to save you? Then won't you cause trouble for me when you come up?"
"No, no! I absolutely will not cause you any trouble!"
Forget it, I won’t tease him anymore. He’s just a kid with a mental problem.
Jiang Qiuye glanced around, picked up a bamboo pole, and stretched it into the river. The boy immediately grabbed it and refused to let go. With a slight effort, she lifted him onto the shore. The boy's eyes were still wide open, and he was still in shock. He vomited some mud and sewage from his mouth and vomited for a long time before slowly recovering.
Seeing him shivering from the cold, Jiang Qiuye sighed, took off his cloak, and put it on the young man.
"Kid, don't play around by the water anymore, okay?"
"Who is the kid? I am almost getting married now!" The young man wiped his face and said with dissatisfaction.
Crowning?
This little brat is actually older than her, I can't tell.
How could such a big child appear in Prince Qi's mansion? He could walk around freely here, and judging by his clothes, he couldn't be a servant.
Ding and Ji Ci have a close relationship.
"It's my brother." Jiang Qiuye smiled sweetly, and her attitude and temperament changed in an instant. She revealed two dimples, and her age suddenly looked much younger.
A cool breeze blew on his face. Although it was a cold winter day, the wind suddenly made the young man's heart flutter with spring, and all the flowers bloomed.
He instantly forgot about the tragic death of the invincible general.
"Who is my brother?"
"I, I." The young man blushed, realizing for the first time that a girl could be such a beautiful thing. "I am King Ji Sang of Wei!"
"Oh, it's Brother Prince of Wei. My name is Qiu Ziye, and I've heard of Brother Prince of Wei's great name a long time ago."
"Really?" Ji Sang was so happy that he didn't even know what to do with his hands. He tightened his cloak, and an unknown floral fragrance entered his nose, carrying the frown of a young girl.
Jiang Qiuye glanced at the bugs on the ground, her eyes slightly red, and said, "It's all my fault. I accidentally lost my grip. No, I accidentally killed the invincible general. I am truly to blame for this."
"No, it doesn't matter. As fate would have it, the invincible general has his own destiny. It has nothing to do with the girl, the girl."
Jiang Qiuye rolled her eyes, raised the corners of her lips, and then lowered them again, her eyes filled with guilt. She said, "During this winter, falling into the water can be a serious matter, but if it causes a serious illness, it will be serious. Why don't you...stay at Prince Qi's Mansion first and call the imperial physician to see him. I believe His Highness Prince Qi wouldn't be so petty as to not allow his own nephew to stay. Alas, this is all my fault, it's my responsibility. If you get sick, I'll take care of you here at Prince Qi's Mansion."
This fool is so infatuated that he must be willing for her to take care of him personally.
When the time comes, she will secretly give him some medicine, so that even if he is not sick, he can catch a cold.
"Okay, okay." This was exactly what he had been hoping for, and Ji Sang couldn't help but feel happy.
Jiang Qiuye turned around and picked up the insect's corpse, placing it in the palm of his hand. He pursed his lips and said self-reproachfully, "The general is so pitiful. Let's bury him so that he can rest in peace and be reborn soon."
Ji Sang felt as if he was in the clouds. How could there be such a kind and beautiful fairy in the world?
"Good! Fairy girl, you are so kind."
"Then let's bury it over there. There are trees, water, and grass. It's a good place for Feng Shui."
"good."
Jiang Qiuye smiled secretly. He had fallen into the water and it was winter. He could just stay outdoors in the cold wind. This way, he wouldn't need her to take any medicine and could catch a cold.
She also used the excuse to stay and take care of the fool.
After a long time, she would find a way to take back what she had said in a fit of rage in front of Ji Ci.
Everything was planned well. Just as they buried the crickets and inserted three small branches as incense, Ji Ci appeared behind them.
"What are you doing?" Ji Ci looked at the two of them, unable to understand.
And Ji Sang was still wearing the young widow's cloak, which made him feel a little unhappy.
"Prince, you're back." Jiang Qiuye turned around in surprise and looked at Ji Ci who was wearing the royal uniform, but soon put on an act as if he didn't want to pay attention to him.
"It's all my fault. I caused the King of Wei to fall into the water. If he gets sick, I will definitely take full responsibility. After all, it was all caused by me."
Brother King Wei...
Jiang Qiuye deliberately emphasized the three words "because of me" and said that he would take responsibility to the end, secretly mocking Ji Ci.
Seeing Jiang Qiuye's utter fear, Ji Sang imagined a scene. The wicked Prince Qi had abducted the kind and beautiful fairy, chopped off her wings, and imprisoned her in a cage, making her his own! She was only allowed two hard buns and a bowl of porridge daily. She desperately tried to escape, but was eventually recaptured and threatened with her family.
It's so scary.
So pitiful.
He glanced at Ji Ci with some fear and said, "Uncle, don't blame the fairy girl. She didn't mean to do it. In fact, she blamed me for wanting to sneak attack her. As a result, she slipped and fell into the water. In the end, it was thanks to the fairy girl that I was rescued. From today on, she is my savior!"
Fairy girl...
Ji Ci looked at Ji Sang with an ignorant face and the young widow with an innocent face, raised his eyebrows, and suddenly felt a headache.
"Okay, go change into clean clothes. I'll have the attendants and the imperial physician take you back to the palace."
"This..." Ji Sang was very reluctant in his heart. He secretly looked at his beautiful and kind fairy girl, and then at his fierce and vicious uncle.
He was afraid...
In his heart, he had already confirmed the scene he had just imagined. He had always felt that this imperial uncle was extremely terrifying. He did not allow him to fight crickets or cocks on weekdays, and had the Grand Tutor keep a close eye on him and make him study the Four Books and Five Classics.
He must have done the same to the fairy girl.
But looking at Jiang Qiuye, who was standing there with his head down, like a quail, the fairy girl called him brother, seeking his protection. After taking a deep breath, she gave herself enough courage. A real man, a hero, is not afraid of tyranny.
"I, I want to stay here! I fell into the water here, let the doctor see me here."
He quickly ran to Jiang Qiuye's ear and whispered in a low voice, "Don't be afraid. Although my uncle is fierce and cruel, and although I don't have the ability to take you away right now, I will definitely find a way to rescue you from this sea of fire and swords. I'll stay here with you for now, don't be afraid."
"Brother King Wei!" Jiang Qiuye nodded with emotion, and after glancing at Ji Ci again, she seemed to be frightened and retracted her gaze.
"Ji Sang!" Ji Ci held onto his forehead, seeming to be extremely angry.
What is this man whispering in the young widow's ear?
"Well, I'm not leaving anyway." Ji Sang immediately jumped away in three or two steps, pointing at the old butler who was running over, "Don't touch me, you hear me!"
"Hey, hey, this..." The old butler looked back at Ji Ci with embarrassment, but the other party just rubbed his temples uncomfortably.
Jiang Qiuye couldn't help but smile secretly. This silly boy is really funny.
"Qiu Ziye." Ji Ci frowned and called her seriously, secretly warning her.
Jiang Qiuye glanced at Ji Ci who was standing in front of her like a god, and snorted softly. Why should he take whatever he said?
She turned around and hid behind Ji Sang, covering her face and couldn't help laughing.
"Uncle, I respect you as my uncle, but today, I will stay!" Ji Sang left immediately after saying this, and turned around to call the fairy girl to go with him.
Jiang Qiuye's large sleeves covered half of her face, her eyes were red and watery, but her mouth, which was covered, was smiling uncontrollably.
She didn't even say goodbye and followed Ji Sang away.
Ji Ci stood there in a daze, so angry that he almost had a heart attack. He patted his chest, calmed down, and took a deep breath.
This Ji Sang has been completely spoiled by Concubine Shu.
Before he could get angry, Tian Qu immediately came to Ji Ci's side with a serious expression and said, "Your Highness, something happened at the court."
Ji Ci frowned, no longer thinking about Ji Sang and Jiang Qiuye, and asked, "What happened?"
"Chen Zheng, the Imperial Counselor, privately advised His Majesty to re-investigate the Pinghuai Campaign after the morning court session. His Majesty refused, so after noon today, he joined forces with 23 other court officials and knelt at the entrance to the Taiji Hall to pressure His Majesty. Later, someone somehow got the news, guessing what His Majesty had done, and they directly demanded that He repent. Chen Zheng, in a desperate attempt to persuade His Majesty, struck his head against a pillar, but failed. His Majesty was furious and immediately imprisoned him and the 23 other officials."
Ji Ci had originally conspired with Imperial Tutor Tang to conceal the Emperor's plot to re-investigate and restore General Dingbei's reputation. However, they hadn't anticipated Chen Zheng's actions. Though somewhat honest and straightforward, he was a loyal minister, yet he lacked the ability to tact, consistently defying the Emperor and causing him long-term dissatisfaction. After this incident, not only were the lives of these court officials in jeopardy, but even the restoration of General Dingbei's reputation would become even more difficult.
"Enter the palace immediately."
"yes."
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