Marriage of the Di Daughter

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Marriage of the Di Daughter Chapter 134 Part 4: Exorcism

The two people were silent for a while before Chen Ji-shi spoke again, “I saw today that the emperor is still quite caring towards the eldest sister.”

“Yes.” Ji Shuran said, “When I arrived, I heard the servants in the palace said that eldest sister is still the most favored in the entire palace. By means of her scheming ability, it’s not hard to consolidate her position.”

“But she doesn’t have a son.” Chen Ji-shi’s sentence made Ji Shuran unable to say a word.

Having no son, at this time, in an ordinary house, would be a fatal flaw for a woman, even more so if it was in a place like the imperial palace. Without a son, there were less gambling chips, and for herself, there would be more danger.

“Father is already looking for daughters from Ji family’s distant relatives with appropriate age.” Chen Ji-shi said, “If no one could produce a son, father was afraid that the special favor received would not be long-term, so it’s better to send a few daughters to enter the palace.”

Ji Shuran frowned, “Eldest sister has invested so much, and these Ji family’s women would openly divide her achievement. Will eldest sister be willing?”

“So what if she’s unwilling?” Chen Ji-shi sighed. “As long as she is a Ji family’s daughter, she has to consider the overall picture. You and I are the same.”

Ji Shuran stopped talking.

In the palace, the imperial physicians came to check on Li-pin and opened a prescription for her to nurse her body. Hong Zhu took someone to fry the medicine, while Emperor Hong Xiao stayed at the side chamber, sitting beside Li-pin.

“Your Majesty took pity on this concubine and summoned Taoist priest Chong Xu to check this concubine, once again saving this concubine’s life. This concubine can’t thank Your Majesty enough.” Li-pin said.

Because she was exhausted, she did not put makeup on herself, yet there was a sense of pure and simplicity of a flower that has been washed clean. Emperor Hong Xiao comforted her, “You are ‘our’ woman, of course ‘we’ must not let something happen to you.”

Li-pin put her head on Emperor Hong Xiao’s shoulder and softly said, “This concubine knows that seeking gods or spirits without restraint is not allowed in the entire nation. For this concubine, Your Majesty did not hesitate with the possibility that this might become a pretext for gossip….. This concubine is already very satisfied. Even if this concubine were to die now, there was no regret.

“What nonsense.” Emperor Hong Xiao scolded good naturedly, his tone was full of indulgence. Li-pin leaned on him, smiled after hearing his gentle words, but did not see his cold eyes.

There wasn’t any trace of warmth.

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When Ji Shuran returned to the Jiang residence, she did not return alone. When Tong’er informed Jiang Li that Chen Ji-shi sent Ji Shuran back, Jiang Li was reading in front of the table, but she saw none of the words as her mind was still thinking of the shocking secrets Ji Heng told her last night. In addition there was the conversation with Aunt Hu during the day.

“It’s said that when Ji-shi returned, she did not walk steadily and was supported by Chen Ji-shi to get down from the carriage.” Bai Xue said, “How did she become so weak, she couldn’t be beaten in the palace, right?”

“How is it possible, Li-pin is her eldest sister, if she was beaten in the palace, it could only indicate one thing.” Tong’er said.

“What’s that?” Bai Xue asked inquisitively.

Tong’er replied very quickly, “Li-pin has lost favor!”

Tong’er couldn’t help laughing after that, Jiang Li also smiled, feeling that it was funny, then scolded, “Where did you learn these improper words, dares to say anything.”

Tong’er glanced complacently and said, “Returning to the topic, why did Ji-shi go to the palace, how did she become like this? Perhaps she wants to use pity to make the Master feel distressed?”

Jiang Li’s gaze was profound, “What could happen to make her look like this.”

Ji Shuran’s actions were faster than she imagined, so fast that even Jiang Li didn’t understand. She didn’t know if Ji Shuran was really too afraid of her, so she couldn’t wait to get rid of her, or the concubine who helped in the palace had such a swift and resolute temper. She didn’t even leave people a chance to breathe, and pressed hard step by step to put people to death.

However, this time, it’s still unknown who would die.

“Taoist priest Chong Xu is coming to our residence?” On the other side, Jiang Yuan Bai was stunned after listening to the whole story. His brows knitted immediately, “Nonsense, what evil spirit! How could our residence have evil spirits!”

Jiang Yuan Bai was not a person who believed in the supernatural, so he unconsciously rejected Ji Shuran’s words. Upon seeing this, Chen Ji-shi said, “Master Jiang, Taoist Priest Chong Xu coming to the residence to drive out evils was personally said by His Majesty. If you are not satisfied with His Majesty’s decision, it’s better for you to make a trip to the palace in person and explain it clearly to His Majesty. It isn’t proper for you to be angry at Shuran.”

Ji Shuran merely twisted a handkerchief anxiously.

Jiang Yuan Bai was very dissatisfied in his heart. Among Ji Shuran’s sisters, he actually didn’t really like this Chen Ji-shi. Chen Ji-shi behaved very strongly, many times she did not know how to bow her head to express goodwill. When Ji Shuran just got married, Chen Ji-shi came, gave orders and criticized the inner residence with her identity as Ji Shuran’s sister. At present, Ji Yan Lin’s official road was smooth and Chen Ji-shi was more forceful, secure in the knowledge that she has a strong backer.

“Big brother is just puzzled.” Jiang Yuan Ping came out to mediate with a smile. He said, “In this way, it is the emperor’s will for Taoist Priest Chong Xu to come to the mansion to drive out evil spirits.”

“Precisely,” Chen Ji-shi said in a bad tone, “this is not only for the Jiang family, Li-pin in the palace was injured and her life was almost in danger due to the evil spirit in your home. That is the imperial concubine! If Concubine Li has an unexpected accident, Master Jiang, you cannot get away and wash yourself clean. So, this can be said to be giving justice for Concubine Li.”

Jiang Yuan Bai listened with a stomach full of fire. She’s just a married woman, but talking about her as if she was an awesome figure. Moreover, she had not given birth to a dragon son, and it was not known how much longer she would still be favored. Perhaps in a few days she would be sent to the cold palace. However, Jiang Yuan Bai still had a smile on his face as he said, “Since it was the emperor’s edict, this official will receive the decree.”

His speech was full of ridicule. It really wasn’t for Li-pin, but rather because this was an imperial edict, so he had no choice but to do it!

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