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Chapter 37: The Plan to Take Down the Commander (5)

Ji Rong stared at her blankly for a long time before he came to his senses. Despite his complicated feelings, he still said coldly, "Why did you bring crabapple seeds with you after you married into our family?" He slapped the seeds out of the woman's hand, and the few bean-like things rolled down the steps little by little, eventually turning into stillness.

The smile on Song Zhishu's lips slowly faded. She pursed her lips and remained silent, only bending down to pick up the seeds that had fallen beside her. The tenderness in her eyes did not diminish but instead increased. She smiled again: "You said you liked crabapple blossoms the most." Her eyes reflected firmness: "You liked them the most."

Ji Rong looked at this stubbornly awkward woman with a strange expression, feeling a pang of unease. Even this girl, whom he had never met before, knew that he loved crabapple blossoms, while Ning Xi, the woman he loved so passionately, remained completely unaware. It was both pathetic and laughable.

"I don't know what you're talking about." Although he had a bad feeling, Ji Rong still said stiffly. He watched Song Zhishu's lips gradually turn cold and said impatiently, "Just go in. I'm going to marry Xi'er in a while. If you're tired, have a maid take you to your room first."

Yes, this man, who had never been interested in women, actually married two women in one day. The reason was simply that he was afraid his so-called grandmother might do something to his Ningxi.

Song Zhishu didn't show any displeasure; her expression was calm as she said, "Okay." As she passed Ji Rong, she suddenly seemed to remember something, turning her head to smile slightly and saying, "How about we have dinner together tonight?"

Fearing that Ji Rong might overthink things, she added, "It's just a meal. Today is the day you marry me, so could you... on this special day, give me one last little bit of the privilege I deserve?"

She was naturally aware of her position. Ji Rong opened his mouth, feeling somewhat reluctant, but still gave a faint "Mmm". He could easily see the joy flashing in the eyes of the stunningly beautiful girl in front of him; just promising a meal had already brought tears to her eyes.

"Okay, I'll wait for you."

Later, everyone was talking about it. The Ji family seemed to care more about taking a second wife than the first wife. Although the first wife was personally welcomed by Commander Ji, it was Ji Rong himself who helped the second wife down, his gaze gentle, as if she were an unattainable treasure of the world.

In an instant, the so-called Mrs. Ji became a laughing stock.

However, Song Zhishu herself did not seem to care that much. Even though everyone knew about her and the whole city was in an uproar, she still waited in her house.

"He hasn't arrived yet?" Song Zhishu rested her chin on her hand, quietly watching the white steam rising from the food, glancing at the door every now and then.

"Miss," Yu'er stepped forward and couldn't help but say, "Don't wait any longer. Don't you know what kind of person he is? Let's eat first, so we don't go hungry."

"He's really a good person."

He's so good that you'd want to be gentle with him for the rest of your life.

It was also in the bridal chamber, but the atmosphere there was definitely enough to make anyone blush.

Ning Xi's pure face gained an unprecedented allure in the candlelight. She glanced shyly at Ji Rong beside her and whispered, "Master...we can..."

She found it difficult to say what followed.

"I won't." Ji Rong ignored the anxiety that inexplicably arose in his heart and said seriously, "I will never want you. My life could be lost at any time. If I wanted you, how would you get married after I die?"

Ning Xi froze, then gently bit her lip: "Master... Ning Xi can do it."

If she didn't give herself to him, Ning Xi could imagine what kind of life she would lead here. Although she was only a concubine, her innate pride made her subconsciously believe that she should act like the first wife.

"Ning Xi, I've already made myself very clear." Ji Rong remained unmoved, even though she had already been tempted.

"Alright." Ning Xi was afraid that if she continued, she would ruin her image in Ji Rong's eyes, so she said pitifully, "Master, I heard that you are going to Sister Song's place for dinner tonight?"

Ji Rong was taken aback, and finally understood why she always felt like she had forgotten something.

Seeing that the other party did not speak, Ning Xi gritted her teeth and hurriedly said, "Master, look how heavy the rain is outside, Ning Xi is so scared."