CMWKSD -Chapter 36 Obedience Pays Off

Ji Yiqing’s eyes even reddened, and he blinked rapidly, holding back his tears. “Can it really be cured?”

Jiu Yue clicked her tongue. “Don’t doubt my medical skills. Haven’t you already experienced them yourself?”

Ji Yiqing, worried that Jiu Yue might think he didn’t believe her, hurriedly said, “I know, I know! I’m just too happy.”

Ji Dahai and Su Ruo also chimed in quickly, “Yes, Jiu Yue, don’t be angry. We didn’t mean that.”

Jiu Yue didn’t care either way; believing or not was something that could be proven in practice.

Then she looked at Ji Chaomian, who was already crying with excitement. “Big brother, do you want to be treated? The process will be very painful—not ordinary pain, very intense, and there’s no way to ease it.”

Ji Chaomian wiped his tears forcefully. “Treat me! Treat me! I want to be cured. Jiu Yue, don’t worry. From now on, whatever you need, I will do my best—through fire and water, nothing will stop me.”

Jiu Yue clicked her tongue. “Perfect, I do have something for you to do.”

Ji Chaomian immediately straightened up, his spirit completely renewed. “Little sister-in-law, just say it. As long as it’s within my ability.”

Ji Dahai and Su Ruo also hurriedly said, “Jiu Yue, just tell us what to do.”

They didn’t doubt Jiu Yue’s medical skills at all. After all, what happened with the Wang family had just occurred. They might not understand all the details, but Ji Dahai certainly did.

It was said that Wang Jinnian had even had a coffin placed in the courtyard. Yet Jiu Yue managed to save him. That alone proved her medical skill was extraordinary.

They just didn’t dare ask Jiu Yue to look at Ji Chaomian or Ji Yiqing; otherwise, they would have done it long ago.

Jiu Yue tilted her chin toward Ji Yiqing. “I want to eat boiled meatballs.”

Su Ruo hurriedly said, “Alright, I’ll ask your second aunt to make them. Her cooking is the best.” She was about to leave when Ji Yiqing grabbed her.

Su Ruo slowly turned back. “Boiled meatballs…what are they?”

Ji Yiqing looked at Jiu Yue. “Should we try to figure out how to make the starch you mentioned?”

Jiu Yue nodded. “Yes, that works. By the way, if we can make starch, the same process should work for lotus root starch as well.”

Everyone looked baffled, especially Ji Chaomian, who felt guilty. Jiu Yue had done so much for him, yet he couldn’t even fulfill such a small request as making her a simple meatball. It felt unforgivable.

But he didn’t dare ask Jiu Yue directly, only looking at Ji Yiqing. Ji Yiqing patted his shoulder. “It’s okay. I’ll explain it to you later.”

Jiu Yue stood there, actually thinking about what Ji Chaomian would need for his legs to heal faster. Medicinal herbs were definitely required, and she would also need to make plasters and medicinal meatballs herself.

She was annoyed—having no one to help was exhausting.

In the past, she hadn’t needed to do these things personally. It seemed she would need to find a younger sibling or someone to help her.

“Write the prescription. There’s still time. Ji Yiqing, go buy the ingredients. Tomorrow we can start the acupuncture.”

Upon hearing this, Ji Dahai broke down in tears. Ji Yiqing, familiar with the process, sat at Ji Chaomian’s desk and began writing as if guided by divine inspiration.

Ji Dahai and Su Ruo seemed to stop breathing altogether.

Listening to Jiu Yue, Ji Chaomian noticed that the prescription didn’t specify exact amounts for the herbs; they were to be bought in large packages. There was also a special scale for measuring the herbs, meaning they had to be mixed themselves.

Three full pages were written before Jiu Yue said, “That’s all. Get them back quickly. The sooner we start treatment, the sooner you’ll recover.”

Ji Yiqing nodded immediately.

Ji Chaomian rummaged through his pillow and pulled out a pouch, handing it to Ji Yiqing, who accepted it silently.

There was no way his own money would cover all of this. Su Ruo also went to get more silver.

Ji Yiqing’s steps were quick as he headed out.

Jiu Yue raised an eyebrow, surprised that they didn’t ask her for money. After all, she had earned nearly two thousand taels. Even getting fifty taels from them would be hard. Some of the ingredients weren’t even for Ji Yiqing and Ji Chaomian—they were for her own use.

“Wait!”

Just as Ji Yiqing reached the courtyard gate, he heard Jiu Yue’s voice and hurriedly turned around. “Anything else?”

Jiu Yue pulled out two hundred taels from her pocket and handed them to Ji Yiqing. “Go ahead.”

Ji Yiqing held the silver notes, feeling proud yet wanting to return them—but now wasn’t the time. If anyone could cure Ji Chaomian’s leg, he wouldn’t hesitate to kneel, even if it meant borrowing money or offering his head.

Fortunately, most of the items in the carriage were ready. He bowed deeply to Jiu Yue. “I will repay this in full in the future.”

Jiu Yue didn’t mock him. There was nothing to mock. From their personalities, she could tell Ji Chaomian and Ji Yiqing weren’t ordinary people.

Ji Dahu finished unloading the carriage, bag by bag, leaving everyone astonished. It was clear that the Wang family young master, once treated by Jiu Yue, must have paid a large sum.

Wow, this witch is quite capable.

Jiu Yue turned and saw a line of people standing under the eaves.

Ji Shan and Hu Chunhua stood at the very back.

Jiu Yue’s lips curved slightly as she headed into the main hall. “Everyone, come here. We’re having a meeting.”

Everyone looked confused. A meeting? What kind of meeting?

But they understood her meaning: follow her, or face the consequences.

Jiu Yue sat at the main seat in the hall. No one dared to sit; all stood below her.

Everyone trembled, especially Ji Shan and Hu Chunhua, who had been on edge these past two days.

Seeing everyone disciplined, Jiu Yue suppressed a smile. Her fingers tapped lightly on the table. “I’ll only make a few points.”

Ji Shan lowered his head, glaring darkly but unable to meet her eyes. He just hoped Jiu Yue wouldn’t bring up the drugging incident again. He and Hu Chunhua’s old bones couldn’t survive another beating.

“In my place, there are only two types of people.”

Ji Youqin blinked, still not understanding why everyone feared his second sister-in-law so much. She was petite, beautiful when she smiled, beautiful even when she didn’t—truly the most beautiful woman he had ever seen, even more so than the daughters of wealthy families in the city.

Yet just from two words she had spoken, Ji Youqin had seen his father, mother, second uncle, second aunt, and third aunt all shiver uncontrollably. What had happened?

“Obedient people, like your parents—benefit from it.”

“Disobedient people, like your grandparents—don’t benefit.”

Hearing this, Ji Shan and Hu Chunhua felt their knees weaken, ready to collapse.

Seeing them scared out of their wits, Jiu Yue let out a small laugh. “So, I’ve decided to give all of you another chance—whether you want to be obedient and benefit, or disobedient and suffer the consequences.”