"Brother Xu, Brother Xu."
Seeing his distracted look, Ji Jianxue had to call out.
Hearing her voice, Xu Chang was overjoyed. He quickly looked around and finally found Ji Jianxue behind a pillar.
Xu Chang quickly crouched and walked over.
"Jianxue, it's really you!"
Naturally, Xu Chang was delighted. He had been looking for her for a long time.
Ji Jianxue nodded. But now was not the time for them to catch up. The most important thing was to get him out first.
Xu Chang naturally refused to leave alone.
But then he thought that if he took Ji Jianxue away, they would soon be discovered.
By then, they would tip off the enemy. Not only would he be unable to take Ji Jianxue away, but it would also be very difficult for him to escape.
Now that he had confirmed that Ji Jianxue was imprisoned in Dream Garden by Ji Shihuan, Xu Chang had a plan in mind.
After returning to the Bai Mansion, he would ask Ji Shisu for help.
With Ji Shisu's help, there would be much more hope than taking Jianxue away by himself now.
Thinking of this, he no longer opposed Jianxue's suggestion.
It was easy for Xu Chang to get in, but difficult to get out.
Ji Jianxue had to come up with a good way to get him out.
Just as Ji Jianxue and Xu Chang were rejoicing over their reunion, the atmosphere in the Ji family was extremely gloomy.
There was only one reason. After Ji Shisu learned that it was Ji Shihuan who had imprisoned Ji Jianxue, his worldview was shattered.
Uncle and niece?
This Ji Shihuan was really bold!
Since Jianxue left the Bai Mansion, his younger brother, Ji Shihuan, had rarely visited the Bai Mansion.
At first, Ji Shisu thought that his younger brother was just busy with his own affairs as he grew up.
Now he realized that some people were doing big things quietly.
Not to mention that Ji Jianxue was still on the Ji family's genealogy and was his niece. Even if she were just an ordinary strange woman, he couldn't imprison her against her will.
Thinking of this, Ji Shisu was extremely angry. "I must catch that kid and give him a good beating!"
Zhao Luoning served him a cup of tea and advised, "Husband, we can't handle this matter by ourselves."
Hearing this, Ji Shisu got angry.
"Can't handle it by ourselves? He, Ji Shihuan, is bullying my daughter. Why can't I handle it?"
"Jianxue is different from Jianwen. She is still on the Ji family's genealogy. As for Ji Shihuan, now that you have left the Ji family, although he still calls you Second Brother, according to the rules of propriety, you have no right to discipline him."
"Ning'er, are we just going to watch Jianxue being bullied?"
Knowing that Ji Shisu was angry, Zhao Luoning didn't argue with him. She comforted him softly, "Jianxue has been bullied. Of course, you, as her father, can stand up for her. So, we should find someone who can discipline the fourth brother."
"Someone who can discipline the fourth brother?" Ji Shisu understood. "You mean I should go to the Ji family?"
"Yes, husband may have to make this trip this time."
Ji Shisu followed Zhao Luoning's advice and returned to the Ji family.
Of course, he didn't go back as the son of Lord Ji.
This time, he was going to seek justice for his daughter!
Lord Ji never expected that his son, who had never returned to the Ji Mansion since he moved out, would come back with such a big piece of news.
At first, he didn't believe it. Ji Shihuan had performed outstandingly over the years and was on par with Ji Shijun.
Lord Ji was well-versed in the art of balance.
He was thinking of supporting Ji Shihuan so that the brothers could restrain and improve each other.
However, the evidence that Ji Shisu presented forced him to face the truth.
Moreover, Ji Shihuan's behavior had indeed been quite abnormal.
After Ji Shisu's explanation, all the rumors about his indifference to women became clear.
Ji Shihuan received an urgent summons from Lord Ji on his way back to the shop.
In the past, Lord Ji would also urgently summon him when there were problems in the shop.
But this time was different. Somehow, he always felt that something bad was going to happen.
Ji Shihuan's heart couldn't help but panic.
Ji Shihuan's premonition was soon confirmed when he saw the Ji family members dressed solemnly.
Seeing this scene, Ji Shihuan understood everything.
He had expected this scene.
When he imprisoned Ji Jianxue by his side, he had guessed that the truth would come out one day.
He just didn't expect it to come so soon.
Ji Shihuan had thought that with his current ability, he could at least hide Ji Jianxue for three to five years.
Ji Shihuan had his own plan.
He didn't want to force Ji Jianxue either.
The intimacy between husband and wife should be a mutual desire to achieve perfect harmony.
Every time Ji Jianxue was reluctant, Ji Shihuan couldn't enjoy himself either.
However, even if Ji Jianxue wanted to beat and scold him, he had to force her.
He wanted Ji Jianxue to conceive his child.
He wanted Ji Jianxue to carry his blood in her womb.
As long as she had a child, Jianxue would be tied to him for life.
As long as there was a child, with his father's temper, he definitely wouldn't drive Jianxue away. Then he could take Jianxue into his mansion and accompany her openly.
But Ji Shihuan underestimated his second brother's ability.
He had taken every precaution and even imitated Jianxue's handwriting to send a letter to the Bai Mansion to report her safety.
Unexpectedly, he still couldn't cover it up.
"Father, Eldest Brother, Second Brother."
Ji Shihuan bowed respectfully.
"Unfilial son, kneel down for me!"
Lord Ji was so angry that his beard was sticking up.
Ji Shihuan knelt down obediently, knowing that he would surely be punished today.
"Shihuan, I've taught you benevolence, righteousness, propriety, and filial piety for so many years. Have you forgotten all of them? How could you do such an immoral thing to your niece? Where have all those years of studying the classics gone?!"
Lord Ji was really angry. Over the years, his health had not been as good as before. Now, being so angry, he was out of breath after just a few words.
Ji Shihuan had no intention of contradicting. This old man who had worried so much about him. He just had some words pent up in his heart and had long wanted to say them.
Since things had come to this, if he didn't say them now, he might never have the chance again.
"Father, Second Brother, it's not that I intentionally bullied Jianxue. It's just that I've fallen deeply in love with Jianxue and have long regarded her as my wife in this life."
"Presumptuous, presumptuous!"
"Even if Father wants to punish me, I must finish what I have to say. Jianxue's identity has long been an open secret in the mansion. My love for her is not incest. In my life, I've only fallen for Jianxue. Even if Father tries to stop me, I will never let go."
"You stupid thing."
Before everyone could react, they saw that Lord Ji had taken out the family discipline rod at some point.
That rod was a family rule often used in the Ji Mansion to punish disobedient descendants.
Back then, Lord Ji's younger brother was beaten to death by the old master of the Ji family with this rod because he was too naughty and unruly.