WFWC Chapter 90

The Whole Family Went Crazy After Reading My Mind Chapter 90: Mu Cheng’s Hatred for the Ji Family

Ji Linfeng’s face was even more beaming. “Mom, you’re so quick, you didn’t even ask for my opinion.”

“Do you have any objections?” Madam Ji glared at him unhappily.

“Of course not, I was just kidding.” Ji Linfeng hugged Madam Ji’s arm coquettishly.

Ji Hua’s giggles filled the entire Wutong Courtyard.

After receiving the engagement letter from Duanmu Yi, the next thing to do was to find someone to match their horoscopes and choose a wedding date. The Queen’s birthday banquet was the day after tomorrow, so this matter could be postponed.

For such a big deal, Madam Ji thought it would be better to go back to the Mu Mansion and personally inform the Imperial Physician Mu about it.

Lord Ji nodded in agreement.

Since he had a day off the next day, he personally accompanied Madam Ji to the Mu Mansion.

When Mu Cheng learned that the Ji family had come to visit, he tightened his grip on the cup. A sinister glint flashed in his eyes.

What about encountering bandits? Why was only his mother dead?

It was obvious that his father was lying on purpose to help the Ji family cover up the crime of murder. Madam Ji had always held a grudge against his father because he had promoted his mother to be the principal wife. So they had a quarrel on the road, and in order to protect Madam Ji, Lord Ji beat his own mother to death.

Thinking of this, hatred rolled in Mu Cheng’s eyes.

He whispered a few words to the attendant, who nodded and left.

When Mu Cheng brought Gao to the front hall, Madam Ji was talking about the engagement of the second son of the Ji family with the Duanmu family.

“This is a good thing. Lin Feng is too unruly. It would be better if he could find a wife to control him as soon as possible.” Doctor Mu said with a smile.

“Yes, Dad, I think so too. But it will be hard for you.” Madam Ji hugged Ji Hua, who was sleeping in her arms, tighter, fearing that she would be cold.

Doctor Mu understood the concerns in Ji Yushu’s heart. It was nothing more than that he felt that he had lost his legs and was afraid of wasting his time. Thinking of Ji Yushu’s legs, Doctor Mu’s face was full of worry.

He saved countless people in Jizhou, but he couldn’t save his own grandson. Whenever he thought of this, he felt very sad.

Mu Cheng and Gao Shi greeted the two of them respectively and then sat aside to listen.

Mu Cheng has always been gloomy, not very fond of communicating with others, and has not much opinion. He can hold a certain position in the Imperial Hospital, all thanks to the contribution of Doctor Mu.

Lord Ji looked up at Mu Cheng, and unexpectedly met his gaze. That look made people feel uncomfortable, but Lord Ji didn’t care too much.

The Qin family is gone, and Xu is dead. What kind of trouble can he make?

Doctor Mu announced to the public that he encountered bandits on the road, and Aunt Xu died under the knife of the bandits to protect him.

Even if Mu Cheng suspected, he had no way to investigate.

Thinking of this, Lord Ji picked up the teacup at hand and took two sips. The sharp-eyed Mu Cheng found that the tea in Lord Ji’s cup was empty, so he called the servants to pour tea.

The servant took the teapot and found that there was not much tea left. He said, “Wait a moment,” and left with the teapot.

Not long after, he brought another full pot of tea. He poured tea for several people in the room.

When pouring tea for Lord Ji, his fingertips touched the edge of the cup almost imperceptibly. When pouring tea for Madam Ji, there was no such movement.

Ji Hua’s little mouth moved twice, and she turned over and found a comfortable position to continue sleeping.

She got up too early today and she hadn’t slept enough.

Ji Hua woke up when Madam Ji got up to go back to the Ji Mansion. Seeing Madam Ji and her father walking out, Ji Hua smiled and waved to Doctor Mu.

[Goodbye, Grandfather. As long as nothing happens to the Ji family, you don’t have to go to Zhengde Hall to die for advice.]

Imperial Physician Mu escorted Madam Ji and the others to the door. Just before leaving, he remembered An Yan and asked Madam Ji, “Have you found that child, Yan’er?” He had long considered them twin brothers. Since they were his grandchildren, how could he not care?

Madam Ji didn’t want her father to know about An Yan yet, so she said, “Dad, that child is unmanageable. Just pretend he doesn’t exist.”

Imperial Physician Mu also knew that An Yan was used to being wild and wouldn’t be able to withstand the constraints of an aristocratic family. He nodded and let it go.

Mu Cheng and Gao, who was holding the child, just stood far away.

Ji Hua glanced at Mu Cheng casually, as if she was looking into the eyes of a poisonous snake, and she couldn’t help but shudder.

[Mu Cheng is not trying to avenge his mother, is he? Aunt Xu was not going to follow, but she followed after she persuaded mother again and again. In the end, she died. Will this guy blame my mother for Aunt Xu’s death?]

In the carriage, Lord Ji and Madam Ji heard Ji Hua’s thoughts. She thought to herself, “It shouldn’t be. He doesn’t have such courage. Even if he dares, just be careful on weekdays.”

After Madam Ji and others left, Mu Cheng personally poured a cup of tea for Doctor Mu. For the first time, he said, “Dad, on the day when Linfeng and the Duanmu family get married, I will go there in person. In the past , I was ignorant and listened to my mother. I think since we are a family, we should visit each other more often.”

Doctor Mu was naturally pleased and praised, “Cheng’er has finally grown up. When the time comes, we will all go to celebrate for that kid.”

“I will listen to Dad.” After saying that, Mu Cheng handed the tea in his hand to Doctor Mu, who drank it without thinking.

Compared with the colorless and odorless poison that Lord Ji drank, the one that Doctor Mu drank was nothing.

Back at the Ji Mansion, Lord Ji was hurriedly called away by Yin Zheng.

In the study, Yin Zheng told him the truth about what he had found out. “Lord, Zhang Shijun has swapped shifts with someone recently and has been patrolling the city gate. He seems to be waiting for someone?”

Lord Ji looked solemn. “Oh? Waiting for someone? Then send someone to follow him and see who he is waiting for. Also, how is the investigation into Zhang Shijun’s handle going?”

“We are still investigating. This kid is very smart and seems to be diligent. He has a good relationship with the people around him. We can’t find a weakness to attack him.”

Lord Ji thought for a moment and said, “If you can’t find a weakness, create one for him.”

Hearing this, Yin Zheng’s eyes lit up: “I know what to do, Lord Marquis, don’t worry.”

“Wait, don’t take action for now, and see who he is waiting for?”

“Yes.”

Coming out of the study, Lord Ji went to Qingzhu Courtyard. At that time, Ji Yushu was painting on the stone table in the courtyard.

“Dad.” Ji Yushu looked up at the sound of footsteps.

“Shu’er, how is the search for the booklet going?” Lord Ji walked over, shook his clothes and sat down opposite Ji Yushu.

Ji Yushu put down his pen and said in a serious tone, “There’s been no progress. My second brother has been searching everywhere under the guise of an inspection. He’s also noticed that people in Dark Pavilion are looking for the booklet.”

“But Dad, my second brother recently noticed something was amiss with Deputy Commander Zhang Shijun. He hasn’t had a day off for two weeks. I wonder what he’s up to.”

They had already learned from Madam Ji that Zhang Shijun was the Third Prince’s man, so they were keeping a close eye on him.

Lord Ji was pleased that Ji Linfeng had become more attentive, so he said, “This man is waiting for someone. As for who they’re waiting for, I don’t know yet. Remind Feng’er not to alert the enemy.”

Hearing his father say this, he knew he had already sent someone to follow him. This was all well and good; he and his second brother could focus on finding the booklet.

“One more thing, Dad. I’ve noticed a large number of beggars gathering in the west of the city. I’ve ordered people to provide porridge every other day. I’m using the name of Zhishan Hall.” The owner of Zhishan Hall was Guan Qing.

“This is feasible. If possible, find them a stable place to live, especially those elderly people who can’t take care of themselves.”

“Okay, I’ll ask someone to do it right away.” Ji Yushu thought that if he couldn’t serve as an official in the court, doing business and doing charity would also be a good choice. When the Ji family really couldn’t change their fate in the future, he would resign early and return to his hometown to do business.

Lord Ji sat for a while and then got up and left. When he was about to reach Wutong Courtyard, he suddenly felt dizzy, but it went away quickly.

He didn’t take it seriously.