In May, Jiang Yan gave birth to her and Jun Shen’s daughter, who was born a full two weeks past her due date. Jun Shen named their daughter Jun Wenwen. Meaning she was stable enough to stay in for so long before coming out to see them. At the beginning of July, Jun Shen’s men hadn’t found Old Bai yet. He told them to keep looking. Jiang Ling didn’t want to wait any longer. On the evening of the eighth day of July, she directly told Jun Xian, “Let’s go to the palace and ask the Emperor to decree our marriage. I want to marry you.” “No, if you marry me now, I’m worried…” Before Jun Xian could finish, Jiang Ling interrupted him, “It’s all the same. If your mother really wants to harm me, she wouldn’t care when. Besides, we can move out and live on our own.” Jun Xian pondered for a few days. Upon learning that his mother was taking him far away to treat his leg, he immediately sat in his wheelchair and had Yan Yun push him into the palace. The Emperor was somewhat surprised to see Jun Xian had made up his mind. After asking about his leg and exchanging a few pleasantries, he called for someone to draft the decree. Jun Xian did not take the imperial edict back with him; instead, he had the Emperor send someone to declare it at both their homes and Jun Shen’s, only when the person was present. This way, Jun Xian was also worried that his mother might hide the edict. Because she was capable of anything. The Emperor, being thorough, did as Jun Xian asked. When Mi Shu heard that the Emperor’s men were there to declare an edict, she thought it was something good, but when the eunuch announced it was an imperial marriage decree for Jun Xian and Jiang Ling, she was dumbfounded. Coming to her senses, Mi Shu said excitedly, “This must be Jun Shen’s doing. He wants to retaliate against me, he wants to retaliate!” Jun Cheng’s expression became complicated. Jun Xian took the edict, thanked the eunuch, gave him a reward, and after sending him away, returned saying, “Mother, you’re overthinking. I asked the Emperor for this decree.” “What did you say before? How could you deceive me!” Mi Shu started hitting Jun Xian. One slap after another. Jun Xian’s face visibly swelled. Jun Cheng quickly stepped forward, pulling Mi Shu back, “Are you crazy? Are you trying to kill him? He’s your son!” Mi Shu said in a frenzy, “Son, what use is a son? I’ve planned for so long, and now I’m just making wedding clothes for others. How ironic, truly ironic!” Jun Cheng grabbed her and dragged her towards their courtyard. Back in the room, Jun Cheng threw Mi Shu aside and said, “Everything Jun Shen said before was true, right? You’ve harmed him, haven’t you?” “I, I didn’t.” Mi Shu had calmed down. Jun Cheng did not let it go. He pressed her again, “Did you or didn’t you?!” “No!” Mi Shu refused to admit it. Jun Cheng immediately interrogated Mi Shu’s people. At first, they all denied it, but under duress, everything was revealed. Because of this, Jun Cheng’s perception of Mi Shu was completely refreshed, and he immediately had her detained. Mi Shu didn’t calm down; soon after, she summoned her secret guards to kill Jiang Ling. Jun Xian had anticipated this. Mi Shu’s secret guards were intercepted and killed by people Jun Xian had arranged. She had secret guards, he didn’t, but Jun Shen did. He borrowed people from Jun Shen. … Jun Cheng, after clarifying everything, wanted to find Jun Shen but felt too ashamed to face him. Until, the day Jiang Ling and Jun Xian got married. Jun Cheng finally saw Jun Shen. Jun Shen was not surprised to not see Mi Shu because Jun Xian had already informed him of the events at home. After the wedding ceremony, as they headed to the bridal chamber, Jun Cheng hesitated but approached Jun Shen, “You, how are you and Jiang Yan doing? How far along is she? When is she due?” He didn’t even know his grandchild was born; what kind of grandfather was he? “No need for you to worry.” “Just take care of yourself.” Jun Shen replied. Jun Cheng felt a pang in his heart but had no right to be angry because over the years, he had been anything but a good father, more like a stepfather. In the bridal chamber, after the wedding matron left, Jun Xian looked at the radiant and beautiful Jiang Ling, feeling he had wronged her, “Jiang Ling, are you really not regretting marrying me? If my legs never recover…” Jiang Ling put her hand over his mouth, “They will get better. Heaven won’t be so cruel.” “But there are always exceptions.” Jun Xian held her hand and said, Jiang Ling immediately replied, “If that’s really the case, I’ll be your legs, taking you to all the places you want to go. Since I never thought of leaving you before, I certainly won’t in the future.” Jun Xian, touched, embraced her. That night was not easy for them, but in the end, everything fell into place naturally. On the third day of their return visit, Jiang Ling was overjoyed to see Elder Bai: “Elder Bai, you’re finally back! When did you return?” “Yesterday. Are you really that happy, you silly girl?” Elder Bai also burst into laughter. Without any embarrassment, Jiang Ling said, “Of course I’m happy! My husband is counting on you to treat him.” Previously, Elder Bai definitely wouldn’t have cared about Jun Xian. But now, things were different. Elder Bai quickly began examining Jun Xian, and after finishing, he stroked his beard and said, “There’s still hope, but the treatment will take a long time. It won’t be less than half a year before he can stand up. Moreover, the process will be painful, and the medicine he needs to drink will be bitter…” Jun Xian immediately said, “I don’t mind, as long as I can recover, anything goes.” He had mentally prepared himself. However, as his legs gradually regained sensation, the pain intensified. Jun Xian was on the verge of tears from the pain. But for his and Jiang Ling’s future, he endured it. Some time later, His legs gradually became less painful. Jun Xian couldn’t help but ask Elder Bai, “Elder Bai, why aren’t my legs as painful as before?”
Chapter 149: I’ll Listen to You, Won’t I?
