USWHC -Chapter 56 The Big White Jade Radish (Part 6)

Old Madam Ji looked at the shards on the floor, both heartbroken and angry, and shouted, “My plate! My plate! You reckless girl! If you didn’t want to do it, just say so—don’t take it out on my plate!”

Zhu Jie forced back her nausea, leaning weakly against the door and murmuring, “Mother… I’ll do it. I really will!” Her hands and legs felt like they were floating as she took a few steps forward.

This time, Old Madam Ji didn’t dare let her touch anything. As soon as Zhu Jie got close, she was harshly shoved aside, accompanied by a sharp scolding: “Enough! Stop putting on a show here!”

“Mother… I really feel sick!” Zhu Jie said, a look of grievance on her face, softly sobbing.

Fortunately, Ji Yi stepped forward, gently supporting the trembling Zhu Jie. Frowning at Old Madam Ji, he said, “Mother, Jie really isn’t feeling well. Why don’t we let her help my sister-in-law tomorrow instead?”

Seeing him protect his wife like that, Sister-in-law You couldn’t help but feel annoyed. She snorted coldly and shot Ji Yi a sharp, mocking glance. “She gets all excited when it’s time to eat, but as soon as there’s work to do, she’s suddenly sick—who would believe that?”

“Sister-in-law… I really am uncomfortable. Maybe it’s because I’ve been eating so many sweet potatoes these days. My stomach’s a bit acidic, and that last sweet potato… I just couldn’t help it,” Zhu Jie explained, her voice dropping as she seemed embarrassed. She looked both weak and pitiful, truly evoking sympathy.

Her delicate, pitiable appearance was enough to melt anyone’s heart. Even Old Master Ji and Elder Brother Ji couldn’t help but speak up: “Forget it, it’s just one day. Let her rest!”

Hearing that, Ji Yi immediately responded, “Thank you, Dad and Brother, for understanding!” He then supported Zhu Jie and led her back to their room.

Sister-in-law You and Old Madam Ji, seeing their men speak up for Zhu Jie, felt a twinge of jealousy. Sister-in-law You sneered sarcastically, “Look at her—she vomits just from a sweet potato. What if she gets pregnant? She’ll probably throw up her intestines!”

Though said casually, Old Madam Ji’s reaction was immediate. She jumped up, watching Zhu Jie and Ji Yi’s retreating figures, noticing Zhu Jie’s continued nausea along the way. Her mood darkened. “Don’t tell me it’s not because of my Yi… No, we may be poor, but we can’t let her take advantage of us!”

“Exactly! I was saying—girls from good families don’t go out alone. Maybe she’s already gotten herself into trouble and is just running off,” Ji Mei added sourly. She had never liked Zhu Jie from the start; after all, Zhu Jie was better-looking than her, so she felt it was deserved.

Suddenly, the room fell silent. Not even the sound of chewing could be heard—only shock, eyes wide, staring at each other.

“She… she can’t really be pregnant, can she?” several of them asked in unison. Though no one answered, the expression on everyone’s face was unmistakable shock.

Just after Ji Yi escorted Zhu Jie inside, a chaotic, wailing commotion erupted outside, with his name being shouted repeatedly as if for life itself. Clearly, this wasn’t just Old Madam Ji this time—it felt like the whole family had gathered.

Ji Yi had no choice but to go out again. As soon as he stepped outside, the entire family surrounded him. Old Madam Ji glanced slyly at the room, then dragged him straight toward the main hall.

“Yi! What do you think of your wife?” Old Madam Ji blurted out as soon as they entered.

Ji Yi, taken aback by her question, replied tactfully, “She’s fine… Mother, are you not satisfied?”

“It’s not about satisfaction. I’m telling you—your wife may be impossible to keep!” Old Madam Ji frowned, looking as if she had suffered some great grievance.

Ji Yi was stunned. Before he could understand why, Old Master Ji sighed and added, “Yi, I’m afraid your wife really can’t stay with you. You’d better prepare yourself.”

Ji Yi couldn’t believe it. Even Old Master Ji was saying this. What… had Zhu Jie done wrong?