The Virtuous Wife

Chapter 38: Sissi’s Visit

Qingtian changed the medicine for Jingyi, picked up the medicine next to it, scooped a spoonful with a spoon, blew it on the side of his mouth, and then sent it to Jingyi's lips, coaxing: "Come on, drink it, it's not hot."

Jingyi stared blankly at Qingtian's series of actions, a little unbelievable, is this the always unruly Qingtian? Why did he suddenly become so gentle and considerate? He doesn't have any bad intentions, right?

Qingtian looked at her in a daze, lowered his head, and waved his hand in front of her eyes, "Hey, what are you thinking about? It's time to drink the medicine."

Jingyi came back to her senses and smiled: "Why are you so free today and come to my place?"

Qingtian didn't answer her, but just sent the spoon to her lips. Jingyi looked at the dark medicine juice and smelled the strong bitterness before she drank it. She couldn't help but turn her head away, "Don't drink it. It's too bitter."

Qingtian laughed and scolded: "You girl, you still say you want to be a miracle doctor! You don't even want to drink the medicine, how can you let your patients drink medicine in the future?"

Jingyi turned her head, frowned, and showed a look of disgust in her eyes. After pursing her lips, she reluctantly approached the spoon and drank a sip.

But after one sip, Jingyi's little face wrinkled together, as if she was enduring great grievances. Liu Xing'er took the honey stack and wanted to put it into Jingyi's mouth, but was stopped by Qingtian.

Qingtian brought the bowl over, "Just drink it in one breath! It's better to suffer once than to suffer a dozen times."

Jingyi knew that he was doing it for her own good, so she reached out to take the medicine bowl, but didn't put it to her mouth. She turned her head away, took a few deep breaths out of the window, and suddenly brought the bowl to her mouth and drank it in one breath. Liu Xing'er, who was standing by, hurriedly took the honey stack and put it in her mouth.

The sour and sweet taste washed away the bitter taste of the medicine as soon as it entered her mouth. Jingyi glanced at Qingtian. He had only been gone for a few days, but he had become much darker, and his sword-like eyebrows had become more intense! He was only one year older than her, but he already had a faint sense of heroic spirit!

"Why are you darker? Did you go out to collect herbs?"

"No, these few days, I have been practicing martial arts with your eldest brother Su Qing every day, so it might be because I was exposed to the sun outside."

Jingyi was shocked, "You know martial arts?"

Qingtian glanced at her with disdain, "What's so strange about this? As a man, practicing martial arts and swordsmanship is normal."

Qingtian was choked by his words and didn't know what to say. He lowered his head, not knowing what he was thinking.

Qingtian walked to the window and looked at the birds singing and flowers blooming outside. It seemed like a paradise. Who could imagine that people living in such a beautiful and pleasant scenery would always be on guard against other people's calculations? Qingtian couldn't help but ask: "How did you know that Liu would bribe Hong Mama?" Jingyi couldn't tell him directly. If she said that she could understand bird language and animal language, she was afraid that he would think she was a monster. In this era, if she was identified as a monster, her fate would be miserable! Jingyi smiled lightly, "It's very simple. If Third Aunt wants to reduce Jingmei's punishment, the best way is to put all the responsibility on Jingwei and me. If the incident was caused by me, then I can't blame others for the injury. And in this whole incident, the one who has the most weight is Madam Hong. She is our foster nanny and happened to be present. Others will naturally believe what she says."

Qingtian nodded, "Yes, that makes sense. Then why don't you expose her on the spot? Instead, you let me find her and only expose Liu?"

Jingyi sighed, "Only in this way will she be afraid of me and even obey me. If you also involve Liu, mother will definitely find another person to enter the mansion. Since we already have this handle in our hands, why don't we make good use of it? And we have to find a way to please and cater to the newcomer?"

Qingtian was stunned. Obey her? Is there a trick?

The two were chatting in the room when Haitang came to report that Miss Cui from the Duke of Dingguo's Mansion came to visit her.

Jingyi thought about it. Miss Cui from the Duke of Dingguo's Mansion? Could it be Cui Xixi? Jingyi hurriedly ordered someone to invite her in and sent Qingtian back. She asked Liu Xing'er to help her tidy up a little. Just as she was done, she heard someone lifting the curtain outside. She thought it was Miss Cui coming in.

Jingyi was sitting on the bed, tilting her head to see that it was Cui Xixi who came. She straightened her upper body quickly. Before she could say anything, she saw Cui Xixi hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Lie down quickly. You should take good care of your injuries. Where do you have so many rules?" As she spoke, she helped Jingyi lean back.

Jingyi felt warm in her heart, "Sister Cui was worried. Bring a pot of good tea!" After saying that, she looked Cui Xixi up and down.

Cui Xixi wore a light blue brocade dress today, with a few red plums embroidered on the hem, and a white brocade belt tied her slender waist. Her black hair was lightly tied up in a bun, with only a plum blossom white jade hairpin inserted. Although simple, it looked fresh and elegant. Some of her long hair that was not tied up was scattered on her shoulders, slightly soft and charming.

Jingyi saw that her dress today brought out her elegant, noble and reserved temperament.

Cui Xixi didn't know what she was thinking. Seeing her sigh, she asked, "What's wrong, sister? Are you feeling uncomfortable? Why don't you lie down and talk?"

Jingyi chuckled and said, "It's okay, sister, don't worry. But how come sister has time to come here today?"

Cui Xixi listened and deliberately scolded, "You girl, you call sister all the time, but you don't care about me at all. You didn't send anyone to tell me that you were so seriously injured. Do you treat me as your sister?"

Jingyi knew that she really treated her as a friend, and it was the first time she thought of her since she met her last time. She couldn't help but lower her head guiltily, not knowing how to answer.

Seeing her lower her head with an expression of admitting her fault, Cui Xixi burst out laughing, "You! You are really a child. Well, how is the wound on your head? Is it serious? Will it leave a scar in the future?"

Jingyi raised her head and whispered, "It's okay. Doctor Liu said that it will be fine after applying the ointment for a month."

As soon as the voice fell, there was a hurried sound of footsteps outside. Before Jingyi had time to ask, she saw Su Qing striding to the bed, holding her shoulders, and after looking at her carefully, he said angrily, "You girl! Why did you go to help Jingwei to block things? What are the maids and old women around her doing? Instead, you, a little sister, have to save her!"

Jingyi raised her head and saw Su Qing's sword-like eyebrows frowning together. It seemed that he was really angry. Jingyi knew that her brother loved her, so she whispered, "Brother, I'm fine now, aren't I? Don't be angry anymore, and don't blame them anymore."

"Humph! You call this fine? Why is there a bandage on your head? Where did this wound come from?"

Jingyi laughed awkwardly, "Brother, there are guests here."

Su Qing was startled, and when he turned his head, he saw Cui Xixi sitting next to him. His face turned red, and he bowed and said, "I didn't know there were guests here. I'm sorry for being rude."

Cui Xixi hurriedly stood up to avoid his greeting, and bowed to him and said, "Mr. Su, you are too polite. I came to your house with my mother. I learned that my sister Jingyi was injured, so I came to visit. I didn't expect to meet you here by chance. It's my honor to meet the world-famous twelve-year-old general."

Su Qing's face turned even redder when she heard her praise him. After telling Jingyi a few words, he hurriedly retreated.

Jingyi couldn't help but chuckle when she saw her elder brother was so shy. Cui Xixi on the side glanced at her coquettishly and scolded her with a smile: "Still laughing! If you didn't come to see you, how could you be so embarrassed?"

Jingyi looked at Cui Xixi, whose face was also flushed, like peach blossoms in March. She couldn't help but think that Cui Xixi was ten years old this year. According to the customs of this era, in two years, she would be old enough to discuss marriage. Once engaged, she would rarely participate in banquets or garden parties. She couldn't help but sigh secretly, how many times can she meet this confidant she just made?