It had been a long time since his father had been so close to the siblings.
Once the Matriarch returned to the residence, she had turned the situation around. It was indeed what Ji Chengjun had hoped for.
"Miss, Young Master's face is a little yellow. Do you think it's the aftermath of the poisoning last time?”Granny Li suddenly remembered this matter and quickly reported.
"Tomorrow, find a good doctor to come to the residence to take a look. I also feel that Ji Chengyang is always staggering when he walks.”Ji Chengjun thought of this detail and frowned.
"Alright, this old servant will make the arrangements." Granny Li left Ji Chengjun's mortal world.
Haitang happened to pass by, so she stood in the middle hall and spoke to Granny Li.
"Granny Li, are you still going out so late? The snow outside hasn't stopped yet." Haitang glanced at the weather outside and felt worried.
"That's right. It's snowing non-stop outside. It's really hard on us slaves. Look at the servants in the manor. Their hands are as cold as carrots. I don't know what to do either. But something happened to Young Master, so I have to go over and take a look.”Granny Li pondered for a moment.
"Young Master? Did you catch a cold from playing in the snow today? I'll immediately go and find a doctor to take a look.”Haitang's expression tensed, as if she was even more concerned than Granny Li.
"There is no need to trouble Young Lady. It is already late, I am just going over to take a look. Young Miss said that Young Master has been stumbling recently. I also have some doubts in my heart. We can only be relieved if we ask a doctor to come over and take a look.”As Granny Li spoke, she stuffed a heater into Haitang's hands.
"Granny, how can I take such a precious thing from you?”Haitang was shocked, but pushed the heater back.
"It's just that the Matriarch gave over a dozen of Eldest Young Miss's things and they're piled up there for no one to use. I'll take one out for you. Although you're the Matriarch's personal maid and have seen all kinds of valuable things, you're still a woman. It's just that I don't have anything good to give you. I'll remember your care for the siblings for so many years.”Granny Li said with a smile.
Haitang's heart warmed.
The snowy night was long. After a night of wind and snow, the door was actually sealed in the morning.
All the maids and servants in the manor went to work and began to shovel the snow.
"It hasn't snowed so heavily for many years. I'm afraid there's some injustice.”An old granny said.
"Granny, you're worrying too much. The weather has been like this recently. Even the palace needs to be shoveled every day, let alone our Duke of Song Residence.”A little girl had her hair tied in pigtails and her hands were red.
"Girl, you really don't know how to cherish yourself. If she could be a servant girl in the Duke of Song's Mansion for a few years and was chosen by the Matriarch, she might be betrothed to a good family. When she sees your pair of rough hands, won't she be so scared that she'll break off the engagement?”The old lady said with a smile.
"Granny is really bad. Why do you always say such things?”The little girl's face was red. It was unknown whether it was because of the cold weather outside or because she already had a goal in her heart.
Ji Chengjun got up and was about to pay his respects to the Matriarch when he heard Granny Li's pig-like cries.
"Eldest Miss is not good, Eldest Miss is not good!”Granny Li panted as she barged into Ji Chengjun's room, her face filled with fear.
"What's wrong?" Ji Chengjun turned around and looked at Granny Li in confusion. Granny Li was not usually so shocked. Something big must have happened.
"Young Master…Young Master can't move.”Granny Li suddenly lowered her head, trembling.
"What is it? Say that again?" Ji Chengjun's eyes were filled with a hint of fierceness.
"Last night, this old servant went to see Young Master. Young Master said that he was in pain all over. I found a doctor to take a look, but who would have thought that he would not be able to move this morning.”Granny Li's face was full of sorrow. I wonder what kind of poison that doctor gave you?
"Quickly go and take a look. Don't inform the Matriarch of this matter first, in case Grandmother worries.”Ji Chengjun was extremely considerate.
"It's too late. The Matriarch is already furious in Young Master's room.”Granny Li's words made Ji Chengjun's head buzz and explode.
She did not even have time to put on her cloak and ran out.
Gu Xianxiang also rushed over upon hearing the news. She was just here to watch the show. She did not have the slightest pity for the child lying on the bed and moaning.
The group of women stood beside the Matriarch, worried about Ji Chengyang's condition.
When Ji Chengjun stepped through the snowstorm, he brought with him a hint of cold air.
Ji Chengjun gritted his teeth when he saw his younger brother in this state.
She knew very well that it was the aftereffects of the last attack outside. At that time, the doctor had said that broken ribs could only be recuperated. They had to be very careful. If they were to bump into it, it would definitely be life-threatening in the future. Even if he raised her well, she would not be safe for a lifetime. When the weather changed, she would also suffer.
She didn't expect her brother to fall ill again after just a few days.
"What happened? Have you seen the doctor?" Ji Chengjun asked with concern.
"The doctors have seen Young Master's illness, but……everyone said that Young Master might……might never be able to walk again.”Haitang's face was full of tears. As she said this, bean-sized tears flowed down, making everyone cry with her.
"Why are you crying? You believe the words of a few quacks?”The Matriarch did not give up and looked straight at Ji Chengjun.
"Ji Chengjun, find your father. I don't believe that the imperial court is so big that we can't even find a doctor who can treat illnesses.”The Matriarch pondered for a moment before raising her head and saying.
Aunt Du was standing behind the crowd and did not dare to step forward.
Aunt Du probably had a guilty conscience. She did not dare to face the sins she had committed. Every time Ji Chengjun thought of this, it was as if he was cutting Aunt Du into eight pieces.
"Sister, my leg hurts." Ji Chengyang said as he cried.
The Matriarch's heart seemed to be crushed. How could she sleep peacefully when she saw her grandson suffer such a disaster?
The air in the manor became somber.
Everyone moved to the central hall.
The crabapple flowers in the middle hall had already bloomed. It was very beautiful. Haitang stood next to the flower pot, looking more delicate than a flower. But now, who still had the mood to admire the flowers? They were all worried about Young Master's illness.
"What's going on?" The Matriarch asked.
"Reporting to the Matriarch, Young Master was attacked a few days ago and was injured outside the residence. Several bones in his body were broken, and the doctor said that it might leave a root cause. The perpetrator was not found and could not be investigated. Later on, they found out that the young master's medicine was poisoned. The girl who drugged him was caught red-handed, but unfortunately, she hit a pillar. He couldn't tell why the young master was doing this.”Granny Li recounted what had happened that day.
The Matriarch slowly raised her head and passed through the crowd. Her gaze fell on Aunt Du. It was fine if they could not find the assassin, but they could not let go of a ready-made one.
"Is she your girl?" The old God was not angry, but his eyes were filled with blood. He wanted to chop Aunt Du up and feed her to the dogs.
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