Ji Mingshao said nothing, nestling in bed and slowly closing his eyes. He hoped to be seen so she couldn’t regret it, allowing him to marry her soon. Ruan Ning saw through his scheme; she dressed, smoothed her hair, and prepared to wash. Ji Mingshao started dressing, hugged her waist from behind, and softly asked, “Satisfied?”
Ruan Ning’s face turned red as she spat, “Improper!”
“Actually, I’m not weak at all,” Ji Mingshao whispered, “You’ve tried it, I’m not lying.”
What a shameless rogue! Ruan Ning pulled away and walked out, only to encounter Ruan Shi Xin, whose face was twisted in shock: “Good daughter, what are you doing…”
“Father-in-law,” Ji Mingshao emerged from behind Ruan Ning, bowing deeply, “Your son-in-law was discussing marriage with Ning.”
Marriage? Ruan Shi Xin wanted to strangle him, but his daughter didn’t object. His heart sank—his carefully raised cabbage had been taken by this sickly man!
“Good second brother, I’ve come to find you.” Zhao Sihai walked out from the shadows, his voice cold and sinister, “The sick scholar’s poison is truly unparalleled. Your toxic smoke made my brother bedridden for nearly a month.”
I heard the government troops are preparing to encircle Erlong Mountain, so I’ve come to warn you that before the troops arrive, none of you will be leaving the mountain.”
Ji Mingshao’s heart tightened; Zhao Sihai wanted to trap them and have them captured.
He drew out several silver needles and shot them at Zhao Sihai, who retreated and used Yu Qiu, whom he had grabbed from behind a tree, as a shield.
“Third sister has been so good to you. You can’t let her die, can you?” Zhao Sihai smirked, gripping Yu Qiu tightly. “Second brother, give me the antidote.”
“Don’t worry about me, quickly go!” Yu Qiu urged, enduring her pain. “All of Wuying Pavilion’s assassins have come. Big brother wants to break your poison, so he lured you into action.”
“Good third sister, you truly care for second brother!” Zhao Sihai gritted his teeth. “Second brother, will you give me the antidote?”
Ji Mingshao hesitated only a moment before throwing several bottles. Zhao Sihai caught them and retreated into the darkness with Yu Qiu.
The surroundings returned to silence, filled with hidden dangers.
