Chapter 273 - 271: You Came?

Chapter 273: Chapter 271: You Came?

Xu Jing looked into his eyes and said, "You speak."

"Will you promise me that you will make the Xu Family pay for what they’ve done?"

Xu Jing paused, and said seriously word by word: "Okay, I promise you, this is not only your hope, but also the hope of the former Xu Jing."

Yang Quanfu then slowly smiled, with tears glistening at the corner of his eyes and sighed as if through time and space: "Lady Xie, it’s really good, you have... grown up..."

"Jingxiang, I avenged you, now it’s my turn to be with you."

Saying this, he suddenly stretched out his hand, gave Wang Baojun a strong push forward, and at the same time took a step back, letting himself fall backward. Everyone only heard a "splash" as Yang Quanfu disappeared into the rolling waters of the Nu River.

This happened so suddenly that the others didn’t react at all.

Xu Jing only felt her heart skip heavily along with that splash, her hands unconsciously clenched into fists.

Although she had long anticipated Yang Quanfu’s suicidal thoughts, seeing it with her own eyes was still somewhat impactful.

Duke Qiao and other members of the Wang Family immediately stepped forward, untied the bonds on Wang Baojun. As soon as Wang Baojun regained the freedom of his mouth, he cried loudly, throwing himself into Duke Qiao’s arms, crying: "Grandfather, I’m so scared! So scared! I thought I would never see you again! That damned Xu Hanguang!"

He suddenly glared venomously at Xu Hanguang not far away and shouted, "If it weren’t for that Xu Hanguang pushing me, I would have been saved long ago! It’s all because of him! The bastard was obviously after him! To think I was so nice to you before! You... you’re an ungrateful scoundrel!"

The Wang Family members just realized what had happened, and they looked at Xu Hanguang in astonishment and anger. Xu Hanguang, frightened, hurriedly hid in Xu Guangyi’s arms, trembling, saying, "I didn’t, I didn’t mean to push you, I..."

Duke Qiao glared at Xu Guangyi fiercely and said harshly, "Very good, very good, now I fully understand what kind of people your Xu Family are. I’ve never been bullied like this in my life. Xu Guangyi, let’s wait and see!"

Saying this, he flicked his sleeves and left with the still-trembling Wang Baojun.

Xu Guangyi suddenly disregarded his image and collapsed to the ground.

It’s over, the Xu Family is completely finished!

What sin did the Xu Family commit after all!

Xu Jing only gave Xu Guangyi a faint glance, then turned and walked out of the forest.

Her work was done, having been busy for a full day and night, she wanted to go back to rest, but out of politeness, she still informed Jiang Shaobai.

Jiang Shaobai nodded, sighing, "This time, being able to successfully rescue two children, Miss Xu’s contribution was indispensable. I will truthfully report this to the court, and I will also report the matter of the Xu Family harming Lady Wen."

Xu Jing was slightly surprised, as she had initially prepared for the Western Capital yamen to claim part of the credit.

Jiang Shaobai seemed to see through Xu Jing’s thoughts and said seriously, "Everyone involved in this case knows who the main contributor is. Besides, I hope Miss Xu can assist our Western Capital yamen with more cases in the future."

This plainly stated that he would continue to seek Xu Jing’s cooperation in the future for investigations.

Although the Holy Emperor appointed her as an external consultant for the Western Capital yamen, governing the yamen’s affairs was up to Jiang Shaobai, and the final decision on whether to use Xu Jing was also his.

By saying this, he was essentially affirming Xu Jing’s capabilities completely.

Xu Jing couldn’t help but curl her lips slightly, saying, "Thank you, Jiang Zhaoyin, and in the future, I ask for your guidance."

After finishing, she turned, got onto her carriage, and went home.

At home, Xu Sihai and others were anxiously pacing back and forth. Seeing Xu Jing finally return, they heaved a big sigh of relief.

Seeing Xu Jing’s tired face, they didn’t say much and immediately had Chunyang and Chunxiang take Xu Jing back to rest.

However, what Xu Jing hadn’t expected was that she really caught a cold, just as Mr. Yao had ominously predicted.

By the time she woke up the next day, she felt heavy all over, dizzy, and weak. Xu Sihai urgently sent someone to Tianyi Hall to fetch Zhou Qi.

In a daze, Xu Jing could feel people coming in and out around her, bending down to speak softly to her. She occasionally opened her eyes for a look but always felt a bit empty inside.

Yet her muddled, chaotic mind couldn’t comprehend where this feeling of emptiness stemmed from.

Zhou Qi personally came, diagnosed her, prescribed medicine, and hurried back, unable to stay long as Tianyi Hall had just gotten on track.

Before leaving, he left an experienced old physician to care for Xu Jing.

Xu Sihai looked at his niece on the bed, with a fever that made her dazed and confused, and couldn’t help but sigh, "Jing still knows people well; this Mr. Zhou is loyal and righteous. Even being so busy, he came personally once, so I’m quite relieved about them opening a medical hall together in the future."

Xu Huan’an’s eyes never left the woman on the bed, and he softly replied, "Mm."

Xu Sihai looked at his eldest son, who seemed pained, paused, and then said earnestly, "Huai’an, some people are missed opportunities, and if she becomes your heart’s demon, Jing would feel uneasy too."

Xu Huan’an felt a slight pain in his heart.

He understood this truth perfectly well.

Moreover, that man was truly very good to Jing, and better able to protect her than he was.

Was it time for him to really let go?

Xu Jing’s fever lasted an entire day, not subsiding until evening.

Chunyang took a basin of warm water, carefully wiped Xu Jing’s hands and feet. When Xu Jing slightly opened her eyes, looking around as if searching for someone, Chunyang quickly approached and asked, "Miss, who are you looking for? It’s already late, Master and the two young lords from the Xu Family have returned to rest. If you want to see someone, tell me, and I’ll fetch them for you."

It’s already dark...

So, today, no outside visitors will be coming.

A sudden emptiness hit her heart again; she did not answer Chunyang’s question and closed her eyes once more.

Chunyang was slightly stunned.

In her drowsy sleep, she vaguely heard a familiar, rich voice beside her ear—

"How is your Miss doing?"

"Much better than she was in the morning. In the morning, her temperature was alarmingly high. Thankfully, Mr. Zhou’s medical skills are superb. After drinking the medicine he prescribed, her fever gradually subsided."

"Has she completely recovered from her fever now?"

As these words were spoken, Xu Jing felt a warm hand gently cover her forehead. Her heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively raised her hand, lightly gripping the man’s wrist.

This action left Xiao Yi momentarily stunned, and Chunyang and Chunxiang were also surprised.

They thought she had already fallen asleep.

Xiao Yi maintained his semi-crouched position, not daring to move.

Xu Jing slightly opened her eyes, looking at the face she found unexpectedly familiar, and a smile appeared on her mouth, like a child finding a beloved toy, satisfied and saying, "You’ve come?"