Jiang Fu staggered twice and fell into Qi Chengxu's arms. When she realized what she was doing, she immediately rushed towards Wu Dinghou, hugged his legs and shouted: "Brother! Give me another chance. I made this move out of confusion. I, I didn’t mean to target Shu’er…”
"I don't care if you do it intentionally or not, but you can go quickly. What does mother think?"
"Take her down."
Mrs. Qi said something expressionless, and the woman outside the house came in and dragged Jiang Fu out.
Qi Chengxu wanted to stop him, but his face was ugly and he didn't know whether he should plead for mercy.
At this time, Ji Shu, who was standing aside, spoke: "I'm afraid it won't be a good idea to send Third Auntie away at this time."
Wu Dinghou: "What's wrong?"
"Grandma Sangu has done a lot of eye-catching things before, and many people in the capital are eyeing the Wuding Hou Mansion. In the case of Ruifuxuan, even though the Hou Mansion paid the compensation to that family, it was clearly stated that Grandma Sangu was responsible for it. , but many people think that it was the Hou Mansion who ordered her away, and sending her away now is always suspected of clearing up the rumors."
"What's more, the Marquis's birthday is coming soon. Sending her away before now will make it more obvious that the Marquis does not regard her as one of his family members. Even if he wants to send her away, he must wait until the Marquis's birthday is over."
Marquis Wu Ding was not very clear about what happened in the Marquis Mansion over the years. He looked at Mrs. Li and then at Mrs. Qi, thinking about it for a long time.
"That's all, let's lock her up first. Just follow Ji's instructions and then quietly send her away from the capital at the beginning of next month."
After the matter was resolved, Manager Qiao and Xitao also returned.
Xitao just saw Jiang Fu being taken away with her own eyes and knew that Ji Shu was fine, so she helped her back to Changle Courtyard with a smile.
Walking down the corridor, Ji Shu turned his head and praised her: "Well done."
Ji Shu was also prepared that Xitao would not be able to stop anyone. After all, Qingtan was going on business these days and she had no help, but she didn't expect it to go so smoothly.
"This matter is not done by slaves..."
Xitao scratched her head and whispered: "When I was looking for someone, I bumped into the general. The general said that he happened to be taking that road, and then several alleys in the middle city were banned."
"The general did it?"
Ji Shu was stunned, and Xitao nodded: "The general also asked me to tell you that you owe him a favor."
Ji Shu blushed.
Just as he was talking, footsteps came from the corridor behind him, and Qi Chengxu stepped in front of Ji Shu, feeling extremely guilty.
"Shu'er, I, I misunderstood you just now, and I made you wronged and sad. I was blind, so hit me!"
"The second master doesn't have to be like this, and I'm not sad. Anyway, I never had any expectations for the second master. I'll be thankful that the second master stays away from me in the future."
Ji Shu was avoiding Qi Chengxu like the plague. If Qi Ye saw her, she would have a sore back and mouth again.
Qi Chengxu chased her and said, "Shu'er, don't be angry. You are my wife. I promised my mother-in-law to treat you well that day, and I will treat you well. Can I go to Changle Courtyard to accompany you tonight?"
He shouted so loudly that Ji Shu frowned and stopped walking, "Second Master, can't you understand human speech?"
"I'm already scared of the second master's capricious character! From now on, it's best for you and me to respect each other as much as ice. The second master already has an heir, and I don't need a wife either! Second master, don't come to me, or I won't love my children in the future." , the whole family will come to accuse me of being biased!"
Ji Shu turned around and left, fearing that Qi Chengxu would chase him, so he started running as he walked and disappeared around the corner after a while.
She turned back three times step by step to make sure that the bad thing hadn't caught up, then she slowed down and stroked her chest.
Ji Shu consoled himself, saying that there were only a few days left before he could endure it any longer.
Back at Changle Courtyard, Ji Shu called Xitao to his side: "Go back to Ji Mansion tomorrow and help me bring a few words to my brother."
At dusk, Ji Shu picked up Ji Qianyuan at the front door of the Hou Mansion. Ji Shu smiled and said, "You must be tired. There is food prepared in the yard."
"Mom, is my brother okay?"
"It's okay, I just ate something bad."
Ji Qianyuan looked up at her profile, "Didn't mother ask me how I did in the exam?"
"I'll listen if you tell me. If you don't say anything, we'll just wait for the results of the Imperial College. It doesn't matter whether you pass or not. Don't put too much pressure on yourself."
Ji Shu had complained to Ji Chengfeng before when he was taking the exam. He was under great pressure from his parents asking questions. Ji Shu believed in Ji Qianyuan's ability, but it didn't matter whether he passed the exam or not. He was still young anyway and didn't pass the exam. If you continue studying at Qingyun Academy, you can still take the scientific examination.
Ji Qianyuan felt a warm current in his heart. He held Ji Shu's hand and said seriously:
"I know all the test questions given by my husband, and I have finished writing all the papers."
"That's good."
The Hou Mansion originally prepared a banquet to celebrate Qi Jinxing and Ji Qianyuan. Now that Qi Jinxing is ill, what should we do if Wu Dinghou has not mentioned the banquet.
Ji Shu opened his mouth and placed the banquet in Changle Courtyard. In addition to her and Ji Qianyuan, Xitao and several companions were eating together.
Two days later, Qi Jinxing's illness was completely cured and he could jump up and down again.
Although he was seriously ill, Qi Jinxing was extremely happy to have escaped the Guozixue exam. He was riding a big horse with his servants in the yard, and his laughter filled the whole courtyard.
"Okay, Master!"
Steward Qiao hurried in and bowed to Qi Jinxing, "The Marquis is looking for you! Hurry and go to the front yard with me!"
"Oh! Drive! You come over to me!" Qi Jinxing whipped the young man riding with a wooden stick. The young man laughed with him, responded and climbed out of the house.
Manager Qiao's face turned pale, "Young Master, you can't help it! There are guests in the front yard!"
Qi Jinxing was not willing to listen, but he went his own way and rode the boy to the front yard and outside the living room.
Dr. Wei, who was drinking tea in the hall, heard the noise and looked up, but his expression was wrong.
He put down the tea bowl and said meaningfully to Wu Dinghou: "Master Hou, being stubborn and arrogant is a great source of disaster. If you bury it deep enough, you won't be able to pull it out in the future."
When Wu Dinghou saw this scene, he was short of breath and shouted outside the hall: "Bring me in quickly!"
Qi Jinxing jumped off the boy's back and walked into the hall. He glanced at Dr. Wei with a gray beard beside him and curled his lips disrespectfully.
He ran to Ms. Li who was sitting aside, "Grandma, did you ask me to come and eat something delicious? Why is there an old man here?"
Qi Chengxu shouted: "Be careful! Don't be rude! This is Dr. Wei! He is the Doctor of the Five Classics from the Imperial College! Your mother found it specially for you!"
Qi Jinxing was shocked, Mr. Imperial College? Didn’t he miss the Imperial Examination?
Ji Shu sat aside and said with a smile: "It's a pity that Brother Xing missed the exam due to illness, so I specially asked my brother to go to the Imperial College to ask for a favor from Mr. Jijiu. Several doctors from the Imperial College came up with a new examination question , Brother Xing will take the exam here, and if he can get the first grade, he can also enter the Imperial College."
Li Shi smiled and pushed Qi Jinxing to the ground, "Brother Xing, go and apologize to Dr. Wei first! Then we have the exam!"
Qi Jinxing walked up to Dr. Wei like a fool and bowed. Dr. Wei's face was solemn, and it looked like Ji Shu could barely bear it.
"Then please, Lord Marquis and everyone, please retreat to the back hall first."
After Wu Dinghou and his party left, the boy dragged the desk cushion and placed it in the center of the hall. Dr. Wei looked at the sun outside the hall.
"Submission before sunset, start now."
