Chapter 74: Shu’er
Ji Yunshu knew that it wouldn’t take long for the news of Li Zhao’s arrest to reach Mada Jiang’s ears.
That woman was so full of argunts and excuses and Jing Rong wasn’t present at this mont. Thus, it was hard to tell what kind of wretched ideas that woman could co up with to bail out her brother!
After pondering for awhile, Ji Yunshu suggested to Magistrate Liu. “Milord, I think that if we wait for Mada Jiang to arrive, she will definitely pressure you to release her brother on the spot. You will have no choice but to endure, and you cannot release him. In addition, Li Zhao has already admitted to the cri of burying and concealing the corpse. His arrest is only a matter of ti. Before we get any new evidence, it’s better to keep him in the prison.”
“I understand. When the ti cos, I will grit my teeth and stand firm.” His exuded self-confidence as he spoke those words.
However, it made Ji Yunshu feel more anxious instead. She was afraid that he would grit his teeth too hard and end up with broken teeth instead.
Right at this ti… “Mis- Sir…” Soone almost blurted out “miss”.
A female voice could be heard faintly from a distance until it beca clearer and louder as the person ca closer.
As they turn their head, they saw Luan’er running towards them, dripping with sweat and gasping for breath.
Ji Yunshu frowned as she was confused about why Luan’er ca, so she asked. “Why did you co?”
Luan’er hurriedly replied, “So-sothing has happened at ho. You need to go back quickly.”
‘Sothing happened? Is it sothing good or bad?’ It should be sothing bad, since nothing good ever happened in this house!
Seeing the worry in Luan’er, Ji Yunshu had no choice but to explain herself to Magistrate Liu. “Milord, you must not forget what I just said. Furthermore, I will send Wei Wu and Wang San to investigate the case. If there’s a new lead, please inform as soon as possible.”
“What are they investigating?”
“Save your questions for later. We will discuss it after they finish their investigation.”
The magistrate nodded and Ji Yunshu departed from the yan with Luan’er.
As soon as they exited, Ji Yunshu asked Luan’er, “What happened at ho? What made you panic to the point that you had to run to the yan?”
“The Wei family ca. Lord Wei and Mada Wei also brought Young Master Wei with them. They… They said that they want you to et Young Master Wei.”
She had to face this situation sooner or later. But when she was on her way to the Ji Mansion, Ji Yunshu always felt like there was soone following her. It must be her woman’s intuition playing tricks on her.
It was only after she entered the West Side courtyard did Lang Po co out of his hiding place. Seeing that she had returned safely to the Ji Mansion, he relaxed.
Due to yesterday’s assassination attempt, Jing Rong heightened his vigilance and ordered a group of people to secretly protect Ji Yunshu since the assassins said they were ordered to take two heads.
Even Lang Po didn’t forget to grumble. “Prince treats Miss Ji very well. He’s afraid that she might et with a mishap, so he even made protect her in secret. Sigh! I’m afraid that Prince has feelings towards Miss Ji.”
What was this sour feeling he felt? Was it the sour taste of vinegar?
……
As soon as she returned to her room, she imdiately changed into female clothing, combed her hair and applied so makeup. Then, she left for the reception hall.
Fortunately, Ji Muqing wasn’t present this ti, and neither was Ji Lingzhi. Not to ntion there wasn’t a shadow of Ji Wanxin. Surprisingly, even that “courting disaster” third brother wasn’t in sight. He’s probably enjoying himself in so low-grade brothel right now.
This situation was pretty good!
She went inside using proper etiquette and saw that her father had a warm yet stiffened smile on his face. Then, her line of sight fell onto sothing besides his left hand – crutches!
It appeared that climbing up to Qing An temple by kowtowing at each step had caused him so internal injuries. So now, when he walked, he needed to use crutches.
Aside from Old Mada Ji, he acted extrely amiable. There wasn’t even a single trace of the vicious appearance he had when he whipped her the other day.
“Father. Grandmother.” Ji Yunshu greeted them before looking at the Wei couple. “Uncle Wei. Aunt Wei.”
“Good.” Mada Wei was extrely satisfied with her future daughter-in-law.
Sitting straight on the chair, Wei Yi seed to have his eyes glued to Ji Yunshu the instant she entered the room.
The foolish young man had a face as red as an apple!
He then leaned towards his mother and whispered in her ear. “Mom, is she my wife?”
Mada Wei nodded while patting his thigh. “Yes, she is. Isn’t she very pretty?”
For Wei Yi, the mont her mother confird his suspicions, he felt as if he had received the greatest present ever. Surprise and excitent spread all over his face, his mouth opened widely while his eyes beca twice as big and he darted a heated gaze at Ji Yunshu!
‘It’s true! It’s true!’ His hands that were resting on his thighs couldn’t stop from fidgeting. His mouth pursed as shyness overca him, but he still snickered from happiness.
‘Hey, hey, hey! Aren’t you getting shy?’ Seeing her son this happy gave her peace of mind.
Right at this mont, Ji Shuhan raised his hand toward Wei Yi and said, “Yunshu, look. Young Master Wei’s appearance is truly grand. You two are truly suited for each other.”
Old Mada Ji also didn’t forget to add, “That’s right. Marrying into the Wei family truly is your blessing. Your father had found you a good marriage.”
‘Pft! Wolf in sheep skin!’ Ji Yunshu didn’t agree. She tightly clenched her hands into fists inside her sleeves. She was inwardly sneering. ‘Just wait until I make you cry!’
Suddenly, Mada Wei pulled Wei Yi and walked to Ji Yunshu’s side and spoke to her with great excitent. “Yi’er, co and take a good look. This is your wife. Last ti you were complaining about not wanting to marry, but this ti mother brought you to see her. So, what do you think? Don’t you like her a lot?”
‘Do you think you’re at the market trying to select goods?!’ Ji Yunshu’s complexion turned green from anger.
Wei Yi fiercely nodded. “I like her. I really like Big Sister. I want to take her as my wife and in the future, we will have lots of little Wei Yis.”
Everyone kept silent.
But suddenly, Mada Wei swatted him and corrected his words. “What big sister?! Yunshu is your wife, so you should be calling her wife.”
“Oh! Big Sister Wife!”
‘How shaful!’
Lord Wei couldn’t let this situation go on, so he cleared his throat and said, “Wife, you should stop frightening Yunshu. She still has yet to marry Wei Yi yet. We cannot allow Wei Yi to inconsiderately shout ‘wife’ everywhere.”
“Oh! True, true, true! Look at getting all muddled.” Yet Mada Wei didn’t feel awkward about it. She still told Wei Yi, “Yi’er, right now you still can’t call her wife, so how about you call her Yunshu?”
Wei Yi obediently nodded and agreed without hesitation. “Alright.”
Thus, he started calling her Yunshu in a voice that could only make people think it was extrely pleasant to listen to!
As a matter of fact, the way he called her Yunshu was more pleasant to hear compared to when Liu Qingping called her! At least, it didn’t felt slimy when she heard it.
Ji Yunshu bead a gentle smile at him, looking at him with her pure and bright eyes, causing Wei Yi to turn jelly and lt.
But the next mont, he took the initiative to pull on Ji Yunshu’s sleeve. “My mom and my dad call Yi’er. Yunshu, can I call you Shu’er?”
‘No way!’
“Sure. If Young Master Wei wanted to call that, then feel free to do so.” Ji Yunshu’s expression was gentle, yet her tone was sowhat alienating.
“Good! Then, I’ll call you Shu’er. Shu’er! Shu’er~!” He called her na a few tis, shouting in a joyful way!
Even Ji Yunshu didn’t feel awkward listening to his call. In fact, looking at his foolish, yet genuinely happy appearance caused her heart to be rippled with happiness from ti to ti!
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