Chapter 360: Chapter 359: If You Die! I Won’t Live Alone!
Li San, handpicked for the role, performed convincingly. He risked it all, now affectionately caressing Wei Xiheng’s face.
Princess Consort Gong looked as if she was taken aback, her hand holding the handkerchief trembling: "Wasn’t it said that it was Lady Shen who fell into the water? Oh, what a scandal this has turned into!"
All the aristocratic ladies were astounded.
Stumbling upon such a scandal, they couldn’t help but sigh continuously.
Ji Shimin sensed something was off, hurriedly rushed down the bridge, and upon seeing clearly the person in Li San’s arms, shivered all over.
Meanwhile, Cui Yun walked to a corner. The person who should have fallen into the water was now clutching her chest, biting her lips, appearing frail as if she might collapse at any moment.
Shen Hua, her eyes brimming with tears as if she had suffered a great injustice, saw Cui Yun approach and trembled with complaint: "It was so frightening."
"I was just standing there, nothing happened to me, yet everyone said I fell into the water."
Cui Rong couldn’t tell if she was pretending or being genuine, but the little baby was especially angry.
"Who said that! I, Commandery Princess, will not spare her!"
She yelled at the group of pale-faced girls: "A bunch of bastards! Always up to no good!"
Her presence imposing, she marched over and then pointed at Wei Xiheng lying on the ground: "Look! Does this look like her? Tell me! My Sister Shen is beautiful and elegant, if you no longer cherish your eyes, you might as well gouge them out! Did you know I was eating at the banquet and dropped my chopsticks in shock upon hearing the news!"
"Fortunately, she’s unharmed, but if something had happened, see how I would deal with you!"
Though she was small and short, she stood fiercely with her hands on her hips.
Cui Yun cooperatively patted the girls’ backs.
"Is everything alright now?"
Shen Hua, putting on a dying face, whined delicately: "Dizzy, uncomfortable, everywhere feels terrible."
Without further ado, Cui Yun carried her horizontally.
"I’ll take you back to the mansion."
"Rong."
Cui Rong responded: "Yes."
"Follow me."
Cui Rong glared at Ji Shimin and then reluctantly followed.
Shen Hua: ??
Not really?
She was somewhat dumbfounded.
She whispered softly: "I think I can still endure a bit."
Cui Yun gave her a look, leading her through the crowd: "You can’t endure any longer."
Before leaving, he exchanged a glance with Heir Xie.
The Eldest Young Lady was furiously knitting her brows.
The banquet today, personally organized by her went awry, any discerning person knew this was no small incident. Probably hard to explain.
She suppressed her panic, her complexion horribly strained.
She felt momentarily disoriented.
"Quick, carry Mr. Wei into the side room."
Ji Huo intended to go see Shen Hua, but he felt that he was needed here!
"What is there to carry?"
Ji Huo dragged someone over: "The house doctor is here."
The Eldest Young Lady forced a grim smile, her voice trembling as she directed someone to notify Zou Wei, who was discussing matters with Ji Zhui in the study, and then said: "It’s proper to treat him in the side room."
"Unconscious, didn’t you see?"
"If carried to a side room, he might not even have a breath left."
"If something happens, can you bear the responsibility?"
Ji Huo’s words were harsh, but saving a life was a priority. Xie Xun also nodded.
"There is reason in these words."
Ji Huo kicked the house doctor: "What are you dazing for, go check now!"
The house doctor scrambled over. After administering moxibustion at the Renzhong and Baihui acupoints, he took the pulse.
"Found early, there’s no abdominal bloating, indicating that water hasn’t entered the stomach."
He spent time diagnosing, finally confirming: "The Eldest Young Master was merely frightened, a phlegm blockage in his throat, simply suck it out and he’ll be fine."
Li San, stuck in an unbearable position, endured not to retch.
What sin had he committed to come and risk his life!
If it were a girl, that would be another story! But this, what is this mess.
But the palace maid’s warning still resonated in his ears, stirring fear within him. He could only demand more compensation and Silver Coin after everything was done! He took a deep breath: "I’m in!"
Ji Huo: ?? That’s harsh?
Li San didn’t forget to add more drama.
"My love! I won’t let anyone touch you."
"With me here, nothing will happen to you."
Then, as if embracing death, he pried open Wei Xiheng’s mouth and leaned down towards him.
Holding his breath, he sucked fiercely.
Silence surrounded them.
Witnessing this scene, Ji Huo could only comment: "Oh my god."
Ji Huo: "Impressive!"
Ji Huo: "Ugh."
He instigated: "Aww aww, one kiss!"
He was truly excited! He had not expected such an unexpected delight at this banquet.
The impact of this scene was so profound that no one pointed out Ji Huo’s inappropriate behavior at the moment.
Ji Shimin retched incessantly, quickly turned her head away, and firmly pinched the hand of the palace maid, finally regaining her voice. She asked in a low voice: "What’s going on?"
The palace maid trembled with fear: "Serv... servant doesn’t know."
Ji Shimin was panicking. Not just her, the noble ladies were no different. Each of them looked calm on the surface, but in reality, they were already terrified beyond measure.
Wei Xiheng was, after all, the legitimate eldest son of Duke Wei Mansion.
But it was not a good time to interrupt, fearing it might lead to suspicion, and it was not possible to sneak away, as that would seem too guilty.
"Princess Consort, rest assured, he will never betray you."
Upon hearing this, Ji Shimin was also somewhat relieved. After weighing the pros and cons, she spoke clearly: "As long as we do not disrupt our ranks, then his relation with Eldest Young Master Wei remains ambiguous."
But she couldn’t keep this from Ji Zhui.
Her abilities were limited, and if Duke Wei Mansion found out anything, it would be troublesome.
Duke Wei might not take action, but he is my brother, and if he had different thoughts...
"Go find my brother quickly, I need to see him."
Palace maid: "Yes."
Ji Shimin calmed her emotions, then stepped forward. Still maintaining her usual superior demeanor.
"Now that he is awake, send him to the side room quickly!"
"Someone! This man spreads malicious rumors and tarnishes Eldest Young Master Wei’s reputation, take him down! We’ll wait for my brother to come over and interrogate him."
A sudden cough rang out, and Wei Xiheng finally managed to open his eyes with difficulty. He was soaking wet and still groggy.
"You are finally awake!"
Li San, with ups and downs in his tone: "Truly, even the Three Pure Ones do not wish for us to be parted by yin and yang!"
True to his theatrical origins, every word he spoke seemed to set the stage for a mournful tune of departure, causing tears to involuntarily fall.
Wei Xiheng was baffled, but he was too weak, barely managing to raise his hand.
"You—"
Li San grabbed it.
The love in his eyes poured forth.
"I thought if you were gone, how could I bear to leave you alone on Huangquan Road. I also decided upon a resolution to follow you in death. If you died! I would never live on alone!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than Wei Xiheng passed out from exhaustion.
In everyone’s eyes, however, he seemed blissfully content as he fell into Li San’s tender love.
Wei Xiheng was carried away, and Ji Huo didn’t care at all.
But as for Li San.
"Wait, why would such matters need the Crown Prince’s interrogation? Do you think I am dead? I’ll take charge!"
Upon hearing this, Ji Shimin frowned.
"Ji Huo, this might not be appropriate."
"How is it even a private matter of the Wei family to be investigated behind closed doors, you insist on making a scene, what are you thinking?"
These words amused Ji Huo.
He didn’t even glance at Ji Shimin.
"I care about Brother Wei, how does that bother you?"