CMWKSD -Chapter 137 Summoning Jiu Yue

The two sides faced off. Just as Ji Yiqing was about to speak, he saw Jiu Yue reaching behind her waist.

This meant she was about to act, and Ji Yiqing’s heart skipped a beat.

It would be one thing if it were an ordinary person, but on the other side stood one of Emperor Fengyuan’s most trusted men.

Moreover, Li Feng coming here in the middle of the night could not be for something trivial. There were likely many people with him.

If he really brought some of the palace’s elite guards here, Ji Yiqing had never seen their martial arts firsthand. But anyone capable of protecting the emperor couldn’t possibly be incompetent.

Jiu Yue’s martial arts were formidable, but she was still flesh and blood.

Ji Yiqing never thought Jiu Yue was invincible; deep down, he worried.

Seeing Jiu Yue’s stance, her clothes half undone and rushing forward clumsily, Ji Yiqing dashed in front of her. The moment she reached for her knife, he grabbed her hand and pulled her behind him.

He had no idea what Jiu Yue had done to make Li Feng come at such an hour, nor did he care how strong she was. At this moment, Ji Yiqing just reflexively wanted to protect her—even if his protection seemed almost trivial.

“May I ask why you’ve come at this hour?”

Li Feng raised an eyebrow. Honestly, he had heard from Ying Yi countless times that Jiu Yue was highly skilled in martial arts.

As the number one martial artist in Da Qi, he naturally wanted to see it for himself.

But this husband of Jiu Yue’s—he was protecting the girl too fiercely.

Li Feng, looking at Ji Yiqing with a half-smile, half-sneer, said, “A humble household comes at night to summon Miss Jiu Yue.”

Ji Yiqing frowned. Li Feng’s demeanor seemed genuine, and besides, the sheer scale of the entourage left no room for doubt.

But who exactly wanted to see Jiu Yue?

Could it be the emperor?

For what? Medical treatment? There were so many imperial physicians in the palace.

Moreover, Ji Yiqing had attended two imperial court sessions and had heard nothing about the Emperor Fengyuan having any health issues.

He couldn’t figure it out.

Although he didn’t want to think badly of Jiu Yue, Ji Yiqing remembered her fearless nature.

If the sky were to collapse, would Jiu Yue really have provoked someone important again?

Thinking of this, Ji Yiqing stepped forward and bowed, “May I accompany my lady…”

Before he could finish, Li Feng fixed his gaze on Ji Yiqing.

“Lord Ji.”

Just a single address, but the implied threat silenced Ji Yiqing instantly.

Jiu Yue seemed to pick up on the situation too—someone had come for her.

Jiu Yue wracked her brain. She had been unusually well-behaved lately. Aside from sabotaging some of General Shen’s possessions, beating up a few thugs, and intimidating Ji Yiqing’s three brothers… she hadn’t really done anything outrageous.

Yet, with such a heavy escort, she felt she should go anyway.

After all, with her skills, she could handle any situation.

The experts surrounding her were many, but she was far from powerless. Not to mention, she had no idea how many poisons she was carrying.

Seeing Ji Yiqing wobbling slightly, Jiu Yue sighed and pinched his hand.

“It’s nothing. I’ll go and come back.”

Ji Yiqing turned back, eyes red, as if Jiu Yue were about to be sent to the execution block.

Jiu Yue tugged at the corner of her mouth. It wasn’t that bad. Couldn’t he just hope for the best?

But seeing him standing there, about to cry, she generously patted his hand.

“Wait for me at home. Don’t worry, it’ll be fine.”

Ji Yiqing clutched her like it was life or death.

Li Feng: …

Ying Yi: …

It’s just a medical visit for the Emperor Fengyuan. Why the dramatic death-wish vibes?

If Li Feng knew Jiu Yue’s nature and her past exploits, he wouldn’t think Ji Yiqing’s worry was excessive. Jiu Yue never really knew the scale of trouble she could cause.

Li Feng only knew she was skilled in martial arts and medicine. Everything else, the emperor didn’t share with him.

So seeing these two was like watching the Queen Mother of Heaven part the Weaver Girl and Cowherd stars, surrounded by cleared space.

Jiu Yue followed Li Feng into the carriage.

Ji Yiqing stood at the gate, watching the carriage disappear until it was completely out of sight.

Then he rushed to Ji Chaomian’s room.

“Brother! Brother! Something’s happened!”

Ji Chaomian leaped out of bed, grabbed things from the wardrobe, as Ji Yiqing barged in.

“What did Jiu Yue say about movable type printing? We’ve already done a bit of it. And didn’t you ask about epidemic prevention before? Is it organized?”

“If it’s ready, we can use it to save her. Who has Jiu Yue fought this time? Are these two things enough to get her out?”

Their efficiency was heart-wrenching. Anything Jiu Yue casually mentioned, the Ji brothers would reconstruct, just in case it could one day save her life.

Ji Yiqing had not only compiled her epidemic prevention notes but also remedies for frostbite, knife wounds, sewing techniques, surgical procedures… everything from Shen Zongsheng’s leg treatment to his full recovery, even details of previous curses and charms.

Yet now, Ji Yiqing panicked.

“The person taking Jiu Yue is Li Feng—he serves directly in the palace.”

Ji Chaomian almost collapsed.

“What… what’s happening? Has Jiu Yue been taken by the emperor?”

Ji Yiqing was stunned.

“No, she wasn’t taken forcibly. Li Feng was polite—he said he was inviting her.”

Ji Chaomian spun around.

“Inviting Jiu Yue? For what? Why?”

It was better than worrying alone.

“Bring paper and pen. Let’s list everyone Jiu Yue might have offended recently, and write down her strengths and weaknesses. Maybe we’ll see another possibility.”

Ji Yiqing quickly listed Jiu Yue’s pros and cons. As for people she might have offended… they had no clue. Jiu Yue never followed the usual rules.

Ji Chaomian looked at the list of her charming, elegant traits… and couldn’t help but mutter, “Could you pick a proper occasion?”

Ji Yiqing felt he had thought correctly. His mind had just considered the risk of losing his head.

Perhaps the Emperor Fengyuan had noticed Jiu Yue’s beauty and came to take her.

If it weren’t for the tiny bit of conscience reminding Ji Yiqing that the emperor was a good ruler, this absurd thought would have consumed all his focus.