“Tell me how did you get injured on your back and in such a serious condition no less? Who hurt you like this? Speak and I will give justice.”
“Uncle Wei, I…”
“You don’t need to be afraid. You only need to tell me. Although you have yet to pass through our Wei family’s doors, I already consider you as my daughter-in-law and half-daughter.”
Truly a moving speech! When Lord Wei spoke, Ji Shuhan’s face turned extremely unsightly. The hand he had on his knee was tightly clenched.
Ji Yunshu raised her eyes and coincidentally met with her father’s eyes. She pursed her lips and spoke in a faint voice to Lord Wei. “Yunshu was being unthoughtful which provoked my father’s ire. Our family has strict rules. Since I violated it, father used his whip to punish me which I well deserved.”
Her tone was soft, and anyone who heard it would only think she was justifying her father’s actions, but in fact, she was complaining about it!
Truly clever!
In a flash, several pairs of eyes landed on Ji Shuhan.
The burning flames of rage could be seen in Lord Wei’s and Madame Wei’s eyes, fiercely blazing. “Lord Ji, what is the meaning of this?” Lord Wei’s tone was heavy, not bothering to remain courteous.
‘You dared to beat my daughter-in-law. Did you even put me in your eyes?”
Ji Shuhan’s complexion wasn’t good. He glared at Ji Yunshu but quickly switched his expression into an embarrassed smile. “My daughter was unthoughtful and injured someone at home, so I-” He had yet to finish his sentence when Wei Yi cut in and argued, “You’re lying. Shu’er would not injure anyone! She taught me how to write and gave me a handkerchief. Although she scared me, she didn’t kill me. So, you’re lying because Shu’er would not hurt people.”
He shook his head as if his life rode on it like it could prove that what he said was the truth! Yet, when everyone heard his arguments, it didn’t make sense to them. ‘What connection does writing words and giving him a handkerchief have? And what did he meant by not killing someone? It doesn’t make sense!’
Madame Wei pulled Wei Yi back. “Stop talking nonsense. Go take a look at Yunshu. She’s not steady on her feet. Hurry and bring her back to her courtyard to rest. Take care of her well.”
‘Son, Mother is helping you out with this one. You better do your best to woo her!’
“Oh!” Wei Yi nodded, went to Ji Yunshu, and carefully supported her. “Shu’er, I’ll send you back, alright? You have to rest well, then drink some medicine, and you will get better. When I was sick, I did the same thing and got better.”
Ji Yunshu let out a grunt of agreement. She held Wei Yi’s wrist for support, and with difficulty, she curtsied before slowly departing from the reception with support from Wei Yi.
As soon as they left, Lord Wei let out a depressed sigh of exasperation written all over his forehead.
Then, he looked at Ji Shuhan and said, “Lord Ji, you were too harsh. Regardless if Ji Yunshu injured someone, you cannot whip her in such a fierce way! In any case, she’s still your daughter and doesn’t deserve receiving such harsh punishment.”
The corner of Ji Shuhan’s mouth stretched, but he refused to reply to his accusation.
Madame Wei was burning with anger. She snorted. “That’s right. Lord Ji, don’t forget that Yunshu would sooner or later be part of our Wei family. Even if you don’t look at Buddha’s face, you still have to look at the monk’s face. Although Yunshu is concubine born, our Wei family does not put much importance on such thing. Instead, Lord Ji and Old Madame Ji might need to show much more tolerance.”
The way Madame Wei spoke made it sound like Ji Yunshu was their Wei family’s blood-related daughter instead. The underlying meaning behind her words was glaringly clear.
Ji Shuhan had no choice but to explain himself in a hurry. “Yunshu is also my daughter. Beating my child also pained me, but at that time I didn’t understand the whole situation.”
‘What do you mean by not understanding the whole situation? Such pointless words! You just can’t explain yourself!’