readsfreenovel Chapter 174 Ji Chang is furious
Chapter 174 Ji Chang is furious
In front of the Xibohou Mansion, a quaint and elegant carriage slowly stopped under the afterglow of the setting sun, and the sound of the wheels rolling echoed in the empty street.
At this time, the curtain of the carriage was gently lifted, and a middle-aged man in an elegant robe slowly walked down, his eyes deep and bright. This man was San Yisheng.
When the guards at the gate saw that it was San Yisheng, they all straightened their backs, looked respectful, and hurried forward to salute.
San Yisheng nodded slightly and said slowly to the guard:
"Hurry up and inform the old lady, the lady, the second young master and others, and tell them that the marquis is back."
His voice was calm and powerful, revealing an unquestionable majesty.
Upon hearing this, the guards' faces immediately showed surprise.
They nodded quickly and ran into the mansion to deliver this important news.
San Yisheng looked at their busy backs and felt a sense of satisfaction and relief in his heart.
He turned and walked towards the carriage, gently lifted the curtain, and said respectfully to the carriage:
"My Lord, I have already instructed the guards to inform the old lady, the lady, the second young master and others of your return."
"I believe they will be overjoyed to hear the news of your return. Please get off the car and go into the mansion first."
Inside the carriage, when Ji Chang heard San Yisheng's words, a bright look of joy flashed across his eyes.
He turned his head slightly and looked at Jiang Ziya who was sitting next to him, with a gentle smile on his lips.
"Prime Minister Jiang, why don't we go into the mansion and have a detailed conversation to discuss the major plans together."
Jiang Ziya nodded slightly, with wisdom glittering in his eyes.
He nodded slightly, his voice revealing respect and concern for Ji Chang:
"Your Majesty is right. However, I see that you look a little pale, and your eyes are full of fatigue."
"You just came back from Chaoge. You must be exhausted from the journey. Your health is the most important thing. Why don't you go back to your house and rest for a while before discussing other matters."
Ji Chang felt warm in his heart after hearing this. He knew that Jiang Ziya cared about him, and he also understood his physical condition.
So he nodded slightly to show his agreement:
"Prime Minister Jiang is right. I do need to rest for a while. However, Xiqi has many affairs to attend to, so I need you to take care of them."
Jiang Ziya smiled slightly and said:
"Don't worry, my Lord. Since you trust me and give me the position of Prime Minister, I will do my best to help you solve your problems."
He paused and continued:
"You just need to rest assured. After you recover, we can discuss plans for the future of Xiqi."
After hearing this, Ji Chang's face was filled with a satisfied smile and he nodded slightly to show his agreement to Jiang Ziya.
Then he made an elegant gesture, indicating that Jiang Ziya should get off the carriage first.
Seeing this, Jiang Ziya bowed respectfully, then walked steadily towards the steps of the carriage and slowly walked down.
Ji Chang followed closely behind, but with an exquisite little box in his hand.
This small box is made of ebony, inlaid with delicate metal patterns on the surface, and exudes a strange smell.
He held the small box carefully, as if it contained some priceless treasure.
Under the gaze of everyone, Ji Chang steadily got off the carriage. His steps were slow but firm.
After a while, Ji Chang, Jiang Ziya and San Yisheng walked into the gate of Xibohou Mansion.
Looking at the familiar place in front of him, Ji Chang couldn't help feeling a little sad.
Especially when holding the box in my hands, the mood in my heart became even heavier.
Just as Ji Chang, Jiang Ziya and San Yisheng were walking through the corridor and stepping into the threshold of the main hall, a burst of cheerful footsteps accompanied by joyful shouts came from far away.
Ji Chang's mother Tai Ren, the kind and majestic old woman, was the first to appear in everyone's sight, her face filled with unconcealable joy.
Following closely behind was Ji Chang's wife Tai Si, who was holding a handkerchief with a gentle and excited smile on her face.
Behind them was a group of Ji Chang’s sons, their faces filled with anticipation and joy for their father’s return.
When Da Ren saw Ji Chang, he excitedly went to greet him, tears glistening in his eyes:
"My son, you are finally back! Your mother has been worried day and night, hoping that you will return safely."
Ji Chang hurried forward, knelt before his mother, and bowed respectfully:
"Mother, I am sorry for being unfilial and causing you to worry. Now that I have returned safely, I will serve you well."
Tai Si also came forward, tears flashing in her eyes, and she looked at Ji Chang's face and said gently:
"My dear, you are back. You have suffered a lot during this period. Everything is fine at home during your absence. You don't have to worry."
Ji Chang turned to look at Tai Si, his eyes full of tenderness and gratitude:
"With you at home, I am naturally relieved. Thank you for your hard work these days."
At this time, Ji Chang's sons also gathered around him. They bowed and saluted, vying with each other to call him "Father".
"Father!"
"Father, you are finally back!"
……
"Father, you have suffered a lot. You must have a good rest when you get home!"
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Ji Chang stood up and looked at his many sons in front of him. He felt a warm current in his heart and a hint of relief flashed in his eyes.
However, among his many sons, Ji Chang keenly discovered a vacancy - his second son Ji Fa was not among them.
A trace of doubt could not help but arise in his heart. Jifa was one of his most valued sons. Not only was he academically successful, but he was also very filial to him.
Ji Chang knew Ji Fa's character very well. When he received the news that Ji Fa had returned safely, he should have come to greet him as soon as possible. Why was he nowhere to be seen at this moment?
Then Ji Chang looked at everyone and asked:
"Jifa? Why didn't he come to greet us?"
When everyone heard Ji Chang's question, they looked at each other, not knowing how to respond to Ji Chang's words.
When Ji Chang saw this scene, he inexplicably felt that something bad was going to happen.
He turned around, his eyes fell on one of his sons, and his voice was serious:
"Tell me quickly! Why didn't your second brother Jifa come?"
The one whose name was called was Ji Chang's twentieth son, Ji Wuli. He was slightly startled, then lowered his head and replied:
"Father, my second brother Jifa...he..."
Ji was hesitant and stammering, as if he had something to hide.
Ji Chang frowned and spoke in a deeper voice:
"Tell me, what happened to Jifa?"
Ji Wuli saw that Ji Chang looked unhappy, so he knelt down immediately and said in a trembling voice:
"Father, calm down. My second brother Jifa...he...he took Su Daji out for a trip and has been away from home for more than three days."
"So...so my second brother didn't know that my father had returned today."
When Ji Chang heard Ji Wuli's answer, the already unhappy expression on his face instantly became gloomy.
His eyes were as sharp as torches as he stared at Ji Wuli who was kneeling on the ground, and there was a hint of severity and reproach in his voice.
"Jifa? How could he be so reckless?"
Ji Chang frowned, and his tone revealed his disappointment and anger at Ji Fa's behavior.
"Doesn't he know that Su Daji and Bo Yikao are already engaged? As my son, how could he not know the importance of the matter and disregard the family's reputation?"
Ji Wuli was so frightened by Ji Chang's anger that he trembled all over. He lowered his head and his voice trembled even more:
"Father, calm down. My second brother... he might have been bewitched by Su Daji's beauty, which is why he did such a foolish thing."
"He is usually very steady, but this time he might just be acting...impulsive."
Ji Chang took a deep breath and tried to calm his inner anger.
He knew very well that Ji Fa was a calm person who usually acted cautiously, but this time he was so rash, which was really hard to accept.
At this moment, the image of his eldest son Bo Yikao appeared in Ji Chang's mind again.
In order to save himself, he traveled for several days to Chaoge. Then, he apologized for his crime and hanged himself.
When Ji Chang thought that Ji Fa had gone out with his fiancée when Bo Yikao was not in Xiqi, his anger was ignited again.
He opened his eyes suddenly, and there was a gleam of anger in them.
"When will Ji Fa come back?" Ji Chang asked in a deep voice.
Ji Wuli hesitated for a moment and replied:
"My second brother...he didn't say when he would be back, he just said he would be back as soon as possible."
When Ji Chang heard this, the dissatisfaction in his heart surged like a tide.
He waved his hand, signaling Ji Wuli to get up, then sat quietly in the hall, brows furrowed, lost in thought.
Just as he was lost in thought, a burst of clear laughter suddenly came from outside the main hall, accompanied by the sound of a man and a woman talking, breaking the moment of silence.
When everyone looked over, they saw Jifa and Su Daji walking in, talking and laughing.
Their faces were filled with relaxed and happy smiles, as if they were completely unaware of the tense atmosphere in the hall.
Ji Fa was dressed in gorgeous clothes, looking handsome and elegant, with a calm and relaxed temperament in his demeanor.
Su Daji was dressed in red, looking gorgeous and charming, with a lively light flashing in her eyes that seemed to be able to captivate people.
The two walked side by side, smiling at each other from time to time, and their every move revealed a tacit understanding and intimacy.