Mingyue wanted to discuss leaving the hospital with Ji Shiyou and returning to the Ji family.
The night before, she had thought about it, and Ji Shiyou couldn't keep hiding like this.
Besides, with her around, she was confident she could protect Ji Shiyou from being schemed against by Ji Shigong and his mother.
"Returning is fine, but news of my serious illness has already spread. The entire capital knows.
If I suddenly recover, it will be quite shocking, and the media will make a big fuss, which won't be good for Ji's Group.
So I ask for your help in covering this up, don't let others know. At home, I'll need your cooperation too."
Ji Shiyou pondered for a moment and agreed to Mingyue's suggestion. The Seven Fiends wouldn't act for now.
He couldn't stay in the hospital forever, but he still reminded Mingyue to cooperate with him.
Mingyue readily agreed. After breakfast, the two returned to the old Ji family mansion.
"Why are you back? I was just thinking of visiting you at the hospital!"
Old Mrs. Ji, who was about to go out, was surprised to see Ji Shiyou and Mingyue enter.
"Grandma, Mingyue stayed with me all night, and I feel much better.
I was afraid you'd worry, so we came back. We're not in a hurry, are we? We're here to serve you tea."
Ji Shiyou explained to the old lady while sitting in his wheelchair, pushed by Zhenlu.
Mingyue stood by his side and greeted the old lady as well.
"The tea can be served anytime, your health is more important. Mingyue, my precious granddaughter-in-law, you've worked hard.
You're a lucky star. Look, with you by his side, Xiao You recovered so quickly."
Looking at Ji Shiyou, who, despite being in a wheelchair, had a rosy complexion and looked as healthy as a normal person.
The old lady became even more convinced that Mingyue was Ji Shiyou's lucky star.
So she took Mingyue's hand and called her her darling, which made Zhao Xinning and He Ling's faces darken.
What kind of spell had this Mingyue cast on the old hag to be so favored?
The old hag had always been stern with them, the mother and daughter-in-law, and had never been this affectionate.
"Grandma, please don't say that. After getting married, I should have served you tea.
It's just that our circumstances delayed it. I've been looking forward to serving you tea.
After you drink my tea, you will surely be blessed with peace, joy, and a long life!"
Mingyue could feel the old lady's genuine affection for her, so she spoke sweetly to appease her.
"Good, good, good. Grandma has been waiting for this day for a long time.
It's my blessing to be able to drink tea from our Mingyue, our granddaughter-in-law. You and Xiao You go back to your room to rest first.
Grandma will change her clothes and get ready, and then she'll call you down."
The elderly loved to hear words of blessing. The old lady's face bloomed like a flower as she urged her grandson and his wife to go upstairs and rest.
Mingyue didn't know what preparations were needed for serving tea, so she glanced at Ji Shiyou suspiciously.
Ji Shiyou just smiled and didn't offer much explanation. He let Zhenlu help him out of the wheelchair, and they headed upstairs. Mingyue had no choice but to follow, returning to their room.
"Butler, prepare the tea ceremony. And you two, hurry up and call your men back.
If you delay my darling grandson and precious Mingyue's tea ceremony, I'll deal with you!"
Old Mrs. Ji turned around and instructed the butler, then spoke to Zhao Xinning and her daughter-in-law in an unfriendly tone.
Ji Dechun was usually out carousing every day and rarely spent the night at home.
Ji Shigong had also been out all night, and no one knew what he was busy with.
Old Mrs. Ji didn't bother to manage them, but if they delayed the tea ceremony, she wouldn't let them off easily.
Despite feeling resentful about the old lady's preferential treatment, the mother and daughter-in-law dared not show it.
They quickly took out their phones and contacted their respective husbands, explaining the situation.
Upon hearing that Ji Shiyou had been discharged from the hospital, Ji Shigong rushed back and pulled He Ling into their room.
He meticulously inquired about Ji Shiyou's condition. Ji Shigong was so delighted about Ji Shiyou's relapse that he could barely sleep.
From yesterday until just now, he had been busy winning over Ji's Group shareholders, intending to take over.
He never expected that in just one day and night, Ji Shiyou would be able to stand again. This emotional rollercoaster made him feel as if heaven was playing tricks on him.
Mingyue returned to her room, took a bath, tied her hair up, and found a simple linen dress to wear.
She sat in the room for a while, then frowned and left the brightly decorated bridal chamber.
Everything in the room that her eyes could see was red. She really couldn't stand it.
Although Mingyue's expression was subtle, Ji Shiyou noticed it and made a few phone calls.
Mingyue wanted to wait in the hall. Although Old Mrs. Ji had said she would prepare and have the servants call them,
as a junior, she couldn't possibly let a senior come to fetch her; that would be too ill-mannered.
"You country bumpkin, look at what you're wearing!
The tea ceremony for a new bride is a solemn and serious occasion.
Grandma is even changing her clothes. Look at you, dressed as if you're going to work in the fields. It's truly embarrassing.
If you don't have any nice clothes, tell me, and I'll lend you some designer outfits to save face.
You don't have to dress so shabbily. Our Ji family is a prominent family, we can't afford to lose face like this."
As she walked to the second floor, Mingyue happened to meet He Ling, who was coming out of her room.
He Ling, dressed in designer brands and adorned with jewelry, saw Mingyue's attire.
She pointed at the simple linen dress, which resembled Hanfu, with disdain and mocked her in a shrill voice.
"Apologize!"
Facing He Ling's mockery, Mingyue was about to retort when a cold voice sounded from behind her.
Mingyue felt a chill and turned around to see Ji Shiyou standing behind her.
His face was fierce, his eyes glinted with anger, and he was staring fiercely at He Ling.
Mingyue's heart warmed. Ji Shiyou had been forced by Ji Shigong's family to feign illness and hide in the hospital.
This showed how much he usually tolerated. Today, he actually stood up for her. This man was truly reliable.
He Ling already feared her elder brother-in-law. Now that Ji Shiyou was glaring at her, she was even more terrified and speechless.
"Brother, it's just a bit of rivalry between women. Men shouldn't interfere.
Besides, Lingling isn't wrong. As the eldest daughter-in-law of the Ji family, dressing like this is a bit much.
People might think the Ji family has gone bankrupt and doesn't even have money to buy clothes."
At this moment, Ji Shigong came out and casually came to his wife's aid.
His words implied that Ji Shiyou, as a man, shouldn't meddle in women's affairs.
At the same time, he expressed his support for He Ling and mocked Mingyue's shabbiness, saying she embarrassed the Ji family.
Seeing her husband defending her, He Ling straightened up and looked at Mingyue provocatively.
Her expression seemed to say, "I have my husband's backing. No matter how capable your man is, he can't do anything to me, your sister-in-law, right?"
"Slap!"
"You hit me!"
"What are you doing? How dare you hit someone?"
Seeing Ji Shigong openly provoking Ji Shiyou, Mingyue immediately raised her hand and slapped the smug He Ling.
"This is a matter between sisters-in-law. Second Brother, as a man, you shouldn't interfere.
And you, please call me Eldest Sister-in-law, or Eldest Young Madam.
If you dare to disrespect me again, it won't just be a slap. I will make you regret being born into this world.
If you want to live a good life, don't provoke my patience.
Also, I'd like to remind both of you: you are the country bumpkins.
Your combined net worth wouldn't even be enough to buy the sleeve of this dress I'm wearing."