Chapter 594: Estranged Couple

Chapter 594: Married Couple Growing Apart

"Did you report her to the cops and get her locked up, to avenge our Feng'er?"

Ji Nanchuan scowled in annoyance, wondering what the hell Meng was babbling about.

What did Ji Qingfeng's injury have to do with Ji Yuntang? Why would he report Ji Yuntang to the authorities?

Meeting Meng's hate-filled gaze, Ji Nanchuan said, "The one who stabbed Feng'er isn't Ji Yuntang—it's Ji Qingqing."

"Today, Feng'er went to the yamen to see her. She had secretly hidden a knife on her person, and when Feng'er let his guard down, she shanked him with it."

Meng: "..."

Meng: "!!!"

She snapped her head up, her face a mask of disbelief.

The one who stabbed Ji Qingfeng was Ji Qingqing? How could that be?

Meng knew better than anyone how tight the brother and sister were.

But now Ji Nanchuan was telling her that Ji Qingqing wanted Ji Qingfeng's head.

Just the thought of it was unbelievable.

She said, "Marquis, isn't there some kind of misunderstanding here? Qingqing is usually so obedient and sensible. Besides that time she accidentally offed that little bastard from the Wu family, how could she ever try to kill Qing Feng?"

Ji Nanchuan's face was full of disappointment. Meng had played a huge part in Ji Qingqing turning out the way she had.

Her spoiled, domineering, and arrogant ways—weren't they all gradually spoiled into her by Meng? And she has the nerve to act innocent?

At this thought, Ji Nanchuan said, boiling with rage, "At a time like this, you're still defending that wicked girl! She's a snake we raised in our own home. Isn't the Hou Mansion's current mess all her fault? Has she ever felt even a hint of guilt?"

"Do you really think this adopted daughter is some kind of angel? She's not even worth one of Ji Yuntang's fingers."

"I forgot to tell you—when Ji Qingqing stabbed Qingfeng this time, she nearly hit a fatal spot on his chest. Even the imperial physicians are stumped. The only person who can save Qingfeng now is Ji Yuntang."

Meng: "!!!"

Her heart lurched. Ji Yuntang?

That meant the proud Hou Mansion would have to grovel to that bitch Ji Yuntang?

That can't happen.

Meng asked gravely, "Marquis, did you send someone to the Prince Ye's mansion to fetch Ji Yuntang? What did she say?"

Ji Nanchuan glanced at her. "The Marquis and Huaiche went there ourselves. Ji Yuntang flat-out refuses to save Qingfeng, and she doesn't want anything to do with us."

Meng clenched her fists, fury surging in her heart. "Ji Yuntang—how does she have the nerve!"

Ji Nanchuan snorted coldly. "Why wouldn't she? She's got power and money coming out of her ears now. She doesn't give a damn about her own family."

Just thinking about what Ji Yuntang said at the Hou Mansion's gate earlier made him choke.

Meng's face was pale with panic. "Marquis, what are we supposed to do? If Ji Yuntang refuses to save Qingfeng, what choice do we have?"

Ji Nanchuan was just as frustrated. He had done all he could, but Ji Yuntang remained cold and indifferent. What else could he do?

Was he really supposed to bring a crew and storm the Prince Ye's mansion a second time?

If he did, he'd probably get more than just a bucket of dog blood dumped on him.

He flicked his sleeves in a huff and said bluntly, "You don't need to worry about Qingfeng. The Marquis will figure something else out. You just stay put here."

With that, Ji Nanchuan left, and the door was locked from the outside once more.

Meng heard him tell the servants outside that no one was to let her out unless he said so.

She felt her heart freeze solid from head to toe.

She had thought that with Ji Qingfeng hurt this time, Ji Nanchuan would let her, the boy's mother, out.

But in the end, it was just her being foolish.

Ji Nanchuan wouldn't even let her see her own son.

The footsteps faded away, and Meng's tears streamed down all at once.

Her knees buckled, and she dropped to the ground, sobbing her heart out.

Ji Nanchuan and Ji Huaiche took a carriage to the yamen, only to be told by Imperial Physician Qin that Ji Qingfeng had taken a turn for the worse.

Before, he could still breathe through his mouth, but now he could barely even gasp for air.

Imperial Physician Qin had administered medicine just to keep him alive.

He told Ji Nanchuan, "Marquis, the Second Young Master's heart meridian is damaged, and his condition is growing more dangerous by the moment. If this continues, he may not survive the night."

Ji Nanchuan nearly collapsed on the spot, but Ji Huaiche was quick-witted and caught him in time.

He asked Imperial Physician Qin, "Is there any other way to save Ji Qingfeng's life?"

Imperial Physician Qin sighed and shook his head. "The best option is to have Princess Ye perform surgery. That might give the Second Young Master a fighting chance."

Ji Nanchuan's eyes were bloodshot. He clenched his fists and gritted his teeth. "The Marquis will go find her. The Marquis will kneel at the gates of the Prince Ye's mansion and beg her."

Ji Huaiche immediately objected, "Father, you can't! What is your status, and what is Ji Yuntang's? How can a father kneel to his own daughter?"

"Then what other choice is there? If we wait any longer, your second brother will die!"

"Compared to my own son's life, what does the Marquis's dignity matter?"

At those words, Ji Huaiche fell silent.

What parent doesn't love their own child? If he were Ji Nanchuan, he might do the same.

But the problem was—they had already been to the Prince Ye's mansion once and had dog blood thrown on them.

If they went a second time, would Ji Yuntang change her mind?

Ji Huaiche didn't think so.

He wanted to persuade Ji Nanchuan further, but saw that he had already strode out quickly, so he hurried to follow.

Meanwhile, Ji Yuntang's antidote had already been tested on a rabbit.

The lame rabbit, after eating her medicine, began hopping around half an hour later.

To be safe, Ji Yuntang also ran experiments on different animals, and the results were all very promising.

She was thrilled and hurried to share the good news with Luo Junhe.

"Ah He, my antidote worked."

Luo Junhe felt a jolt in his heart, and a joyful expression spread across his face.

"Ah Tang, I knew you would succeed."

His gaze landed on Ji Yuntang's pale palm, where a black pill sat clearly in view.

The mere scent of it carried a rich, herbal fragrance.

He also caught a faint hint of apple in it.

He picked it up, gave it a gentle sniff, and felt an inexplicable warmth in his chest.

Ji Yuntang smiled slightly and said, "This medicine is pretty bitter, so I made it fruit-flavored to make it easier for you to take."

Warmth flooded Luo Junhe's heart, and a smile tugged at the corners of his lips as he said softly, "Ah Tang is thoughtful."

As he took the pill into his mouth, Ji Yuntang quickly poured a glass of water and handed it to Luo Junhe.

Luo Junhe took it and drank a few sips, feeling the pill slide down his throat into his stomach.

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