Chapter 63: Chapter 14: Cuicui Confesses

Xu Ji clearly remembered that his grandparents had the Condensing Spirit Pill given by his cousin, and he planned to take it out to heal his cousin first.

But his cousin did not want him to tell his grandparents about the injury, and he couldn’t bear to mention it, fearing they would worry. After all, his cousin’s injury this time was no small matter.

Xu Ji stood in his grandparents’ courtyard, hesitating and unsure how to ask them for the Condensing Spirit Pill.

He lingered at the door for a while, ultimately deciding to ask a maid to invite his grandmother over.

At this time, the night was deep, and dawn had not yet broken.

The maid, upon hearing Xu Ji’s instructions, showed a look of surprise, “Young Master, do you really want me to invite the old madam at this hour?”

Xu Ji nodded and said, “Go ahead, I will take responsibility for any consequences.”

The maid had no choice but to softly knock on the door and call out, “Old Madam, Old Madam.”

The Duchess Xu awoke from her sleep, groggy, and looked at the pitch-black sky outside.

She asked with slight displeasure, “What is so urgent?”

The maid replied, “The Young Master has an urgent matter to see you about.”

The Duchess Xu was taken aback, “Is it Ji?”

The maid nodded in affirmation.

The Duchess Xu instructed, “Let him wait in the outer hall.”

After speaking, she got dressed and left the room.

Seeing his grandmother come out, Xu Ji quickly paid his respects, “Grandson greets Grandmother.”

The Duchess Xu looked at him and asked, “What on earth has happened for you to come in the middle of the night for a meeting?”

Xu Ji touched the tip of his nose, somewhat embarrassed, and said, “Grandson wants your Condensing Spirit Pill.”

The Duchess Xu was momentarily taken aback. The Condensing Spirit Pill held great significance for her, not only because it was priceless but also because it was a personal gift from her granddaughter, carrying special meaning.

She looked at Xu Ji and asked calmly, “Who exactly is injured? Who needs this Condensing Spirit Pill?”

Xu Ji remained silent for a while and did not answer.

The Duchess Xu sighed and said, “Ji, do you know the significance of this Condensing Spirit Pill to me? How can I give it to you easily if you don’t tell me who it’s for?”

“I have a girl I am concerned about in my heart,” Xu Ji could only concoct some baseless story to cope.

The Duchess Xu was even more startled, him?

She always thought her grandson was rather innocent and clueless; could he really have a girl he liked?

She smiled faintly and said, “Oh? Which noble family’s maiden is it? How did she get injured?”

Xu Ji continued to fabricate, “She is actually a chivalrous woman roaming the world, and I have no improper thoughts.

It’s just that she was unfortunately injured by a villain, and I only wish to save her life. Afterward, we shall part ways forever, never to meet again.”

The Duchess Xu furrowed her brows slightly, her gaze fixed tightly on her grandson, finding it increasingly unbelievable.

Xu Ji was not Pei Xuan. At least Pei Xuan had spent years at the Medicine Spirit Valley and might have encountered women from the world, but how could he, who hadn’t even left Capital City, have entanglements with women of the world?

Under his grandmother’s scrutinizing gaze, Xu Ji broke into a cold sweat. He clenched his teeth and urged, “Grandmother, please don’t hesitate any longer. Quickly give me the Condensing Spirit Pill, I’m anxious to save someone.”

The Old Mrs. Xu said indifferently, “Bring the person here first. If it’s really impossible, carry them over. If I see that the injury is as serious as you say, I’ll give the medicine because saving lives is important.”

“Grandmother, she really can’t come.” Xu Ji said anxiously.

“Ji, who exactly is injured? You, child, have never lied before, quickly tell the truth.” The Duchess Xu said sternly, her expression turning serious.

Xu Ji stomped his foot and finally confessed, “It’s my cousin. Tonight she matched palms with the Demon Sect Hierarch and vomited blood, her inner strength severely damaged.”

Upon hearing this, the Duchess Xu staggered, standing up suddenly, her face turning pale, “You child, why are you only saying it now!”

Xu Ji murmured softly, “Cousin didn’t allow me to say.”

The Duchess Xu rose, intending to go out, but was held tightly by Xu Ji’s arm, “Grandmother, you can’t go.”

The Duchess Xu paused, then softly said after a moment, “Indeed, I can’t go, otherwise Ruoxi will worry about me.

Never mind, I’ll just pretend I don’t know about this, I’ll go get the medicine.”

Soon, the Condensing Spirit Pill was retrieved, and the Old Mrs. Xu handed it to Xu Ji, “Give it to your cousin, don’t mention me, I’ll go later to see her.”

Xu Ji nodded in agreement and hurried over to the Shen Mansion without delay.

At this moment, Shen Ruoxi had already lain down to rest, but her dreams were not peaceful.

She dreamed of Liuzhou City with rivers of blood and hills of corpses.

“Father… father… brother…” she muttered continuously in her dreams.

The three maids were constantly wiping the cold sweat from her forehead, holding back tears, softly calling, “Miss, Miss, wake up.”

Just then, Xu Ji climbed over the wall and rushed to Shen Ruoxi’s boudoir in a hurry.

“Young Master, you’re finally here, Miss’s condition is dire.” Chuntao’s eyes were red as she looked at Xu Ji, her voice choked with sobs.

Xu Ji hurried to Shen Ruoxi’s bedside, only to see her forehead covered in cold sweat, muttering incessantly, clearly trapped in a deep nightmare.

He immediately took out the Condensing Spirit Pill and gently fed it to her.

The Condensing Spirit Pill is a rare magical medicine in this world, but Shen Ruoxi’s inner strength was severely damaged this time. Even though her complexion slightly improved, she still remained trapped in the nightmare.

“Cousin, Cousin.” Xu Ji softly called, hoping she could hear his voice and wake up from the nightmare.

Fortunately, the Condensing Spirit Pill contained ingredients that calmed the mind and helped with sleep. After about a quarter of an hour, Shen Ruoxi finally fell into a deep sleep, no longer muttering.

Only then did Xu Ji breathe a sigh of relief, the cold sweat on his forehead gradually receding.

“Young Master, what exactly happened to Miss?” Chuntao asked worriedly.

“She encountered a very formidable demon, but everything is fine now, no need to worry.” Xu Ji assured.

“A demon?” The three maids’ faces instantly turned as pale as paper, filled with terror at his words.

However, what occupied Xu Ji’s mind was not the matter with the Demon Sect, but another concern—the wretched Old Mrs. Xu.

“How is Cuicui doing now?” he asked urgently.

“She has been in a stupor,” Chuntao replied.

“Alright, I’ll go unseal her acupoints first, you quietly invite the First Young Madam and Fifth Young Madam over.” Xu Ji instructed.

“Yes.” Chuntao answered and left.

Soon, the Yang Family and the Zou Family were brought to Shen Ruoxi’s room.

The two were woken up before dawn, filled with confusion, but hurried over upon hearing from Chuntao that there was something important.

Upon their arrival, Chuntao told them about Shen Ruoxi’s injury and Cuicui’s decision to testify.

The Yang Family and the Zou Family were both shocked upon hearing this and rushed to Shen Ruoxi’s bedside to check on her.

Seeing that although her complexion was poor, her breathing was stable and she appeared to be fine, they were slightly relieved.

Xu Ji was in Cuicui’s room. When he saw Chuntao bringing the two sister-in-laws, he quickly stepped forward to greet them.

The Yang Family and the Zou Family returned his greeting with a slight bow and then got straight to the point, skipping formalities.

Subsequently, Xu Ji lightly tapped, unsealing Cuicui’s acupoints.

Cuicui awoke from her slumber, eyes filled with terror.

However, when she gradually made out the faces of those present, her anxious heart slightly calmed down.

She got up and immediately knelt down, respectfully bowing, “This servant greets the First Young Madam and the Fifth Young Madam.”

The Yang Family and the Zou Family exchanged glances, a slight excitement in their hearts.

The Yang Family said, “No need for formalities, quickly tell us, what exactly happened with Old Mrs. Xu?”

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