Chapter 5: My HusbandJiang Yiyue brought the old man and old woman up the mountain.She saw Ji Shuhuai lying there completely intact.After letting out a sigh of relief, she finally couldn’t hold on any longer and fainted.She didn’t know what kind of people the old man and old woman were.Would they take the chance to kill her and Ji Shuhuai?Would they…But she had no other choice.This was her last hope.Fortunately.Fortunately.Fortunately, the old man and old woman were good people.As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw the old woman’s kind smile.“Young lady, you’re awake,” the old woman said gently.Jiang Yiyue hummed in response.The old woman asked, “How do you feel?”“It hurts,” Jiang Yiyue answered truthfully.The old woman said, “Your injuries need time to heal. Both you and your husband will be in pain for a few days, but don’t worry.”Husband?Oh, right!Ji Shuhuai.Jiang Yiyue hurriedly asked, “Auntie, where is my husband?”“He’s sleeping right beside you,” the old woman replied.Jiang Yiyue immediately turned her head.Last night in the mountain forest, it was dark and dangerous everywhere.She had been afraid, alert, and worried, with no mind to pay attention to Ji Shuhuai’s appearance.Now…He lay beside her, eyes closed, their contours long and narrow.His nose was straight.His tightly pressed lips were slightly flat, carrying a hint of seriousness.Even with his pale complexion.Even with a few fine scratches on his face.Even while asleep.He was still as beautiful as a painting of a handsome man.Truly worthy of being the number one handsome man in the book.Jiang Yiyue couldn’t help but stare, mesmerized.“Young lady, young lady,” the old woman called out several times.Jiang Yiyue finally snapped out of her daze and looked at the old woman. “Huh?”“Don’t worry, your husband is fine,” the old woman reassured, thinking Jiang Yiyue was upset.Jiang Yiyue went along with it. “But he lost a lot of blood.”“Aside from the fracture in his right arm, they’re all external injuries. He’ll recover after some proper rest.”“What about his leg?”“What about his leg?”“Isn’t his right leg disabled?”The old woman and old man had examined the couple, applied medicine, changed their clothes, and so on.They hadn’t noticed anything unusual.She answered truthfully, “No, the old man and I are both doctors. We’re certain his leg is fine.”No?In the book The Beloved Darling, the details of Ji Shuhuai’s ambush weren’t described in detail.However, it clearly stated that after the ambush, Ji Shuhuai’s right leg became lame.Some who hated him secretly mocked him as “the lame general” or “the lame marquis,” among other names.He grew increasingly gloomy because of it.But the old woman said his right leg was fine.Jiang Yiyue didn’t believe it and quickly sat up.Little did she know she pulled on her wound in the process.She hissed in pain.The old woman hurriedly stepped forward to support her. “Both of you are injured. You must move slowly.”Jiang Yiyue took a sharp breath and sat up properly.The old woman asked, “What do you want to do?”“I want to take a look at Ji… my husband’s leg.”“Let me do it.” The old woman lifted the blanket and rolled up Ji Shuhuai’s pant leg.On his long, sturdy legs, there were indeed injuries.But they were all minor superficial wounds, far from enough to cause lameness.This… this was different from the book.Jiang Yiyue was momentarily stunned, then realized that the plot in the book could truly be changed.As long as she took it step by step.She really could alter the original owner’s fate.Overjoyed, she immediately said to the old woman, “Thank you, doctor. Thank you, doctor.”"Don't call me doctor, just call me Auntie Qi. That's what everyone here calls me.""Auntie Qi, you and Uncle Qi are truly good people," Jiang Yiyue said sweetly.However, Jiang Yiyue dared not reveal her and Ji Shuhuai's true identities.She only gave their surnames."Madam Jiang, Master Ji," Auntie Qi addressed them."Yes," Jiang Yiyue replied with a smile.When Auntie Qi saw Madam Jiang in the morning, she was covered in blood, pitiful and frightening.Yet in just over half a day, her smile had become as bright as a flower blooming in the mountains, full of vitality.So beautiful.Even Auntie Qi, a woman herself, couldn't help but be momentarily dazed."Old woman," Uncle Qi called from outside.Auntie Qi snapped back to attention and said, "Your medicine should be ready. I'll go get it.""I'll get it," Jiang Yiyue said, trying to get out of bed."You're covered in injuries; you need to rest more," Auntie Qi pressed down on her shoulder.As soon as Jiang Yiyue lifted her leg, her body ached with soreness and pain.Not daring to push herself, she could only say, "Then I'll trouble you, Auntie Qi.""Don't mention it," Auntie Qi turned and walked out.Jiang Yiyue sat leaning against the wall, surveying the room.A simple wooden hut.There was only one bed, one table, and two long benches.But everything was clean, clearly showing that Auntie Qi and Uncle Qi were diligent people.A soft hiss sounded.Jiang Yiyue turned and saw Ji Shuhuai using his left hand to push himself up."Be careful," she said, quickly moving to support him.Ji Shuhuai slowly sat up, leaning back against the wall, his dark, narrow eyes fixed on Jiang Yiyue.Wow!He's even more handsome with his eyes open!His bone structure is refined and elegant, every feature absolutely perfect.Jiang Yiyue said enthusiastically, "Young Master Ji, we're saved."But Ji Shuhuai asked, "Why did you say I'm your husband?"Huh?Jiang Yiyue was taken aback and asked, "You heard everything?"Yes.Ji Shuhuai had woken up when Jiang Yiyue spoke her first words to Auntie Qi.He had intended to open his eyes, but then he heard her call him "husband."He was stunned.Only after Auntie Qi left did he open his eyes and ask, "Why did you say I'm your husband?""To avoid complications," Jiang Yiyue replied.Ji Shuhuai pressed further, "What complications?""To avoid others gossiping about our relationship." After all, an unmarried man and woman togetherwould usually lead to speculation and rumors.If they accidentally attracted bandits or those pursuing Ji Shuhuai, it would be troublesome.Jiang Yiyue didn't want to die here.Ji Shuhuai said expressionlessly, "We could have pretended to be siblings."But Jiang Yiyue argued, "Then we couldn't stay together or take care of each other."Ji Shuhuai said seriously, "We should maintain propriety."Jiang Yiyue dismissed this, "When our lives are at stake, what propriety is there to maintain?"Ji Shuhuai asked, "Didn't the Jingnan Earl's family teach you 'starvation is a small matter, but losing virtue is a great one'?""I prefer 'as long as the green hills remain, there will be no shortage of firewood'," Jiang Yiyue declared confidently."Cough, cough, cough…" Ji Shuhuai coughed in anger."Why are you coughing?" Jiang Yiyue patted his back and said, "Isn't what I said right?"When you're dead, you have nothing left."Things like reputation and sacrifice are defined by the living."If you're alive, you can justify everything yourself."Right?"Ji Shuhuai wanted to push her hand away, but he couldn't lift either of his arms."Master Ji is awake too." Auntie Qi pushed the door open, carrying a tray.Jiang Yiyue quickly withdrew her hand and greeted her with a smile. "Yes, he just woke up."Ji Shuhuai's coughing subsided."Perfect timing, the medicine is ready. You can both drink it now," Auntie Qi said."Thank you, Auntie Qi," Jiang Yiyue replied.Auntie Qi set the tray on the table, picked up one bowl of medicine, and handed it to Jiang Yiyue.Jiang Yiyue dreaded taking medicine, especially traditional Chinese medicine.But for the sake of survival.She downed it in one gulp, scrunching up her face. "Ugh, so bitter."Ji Shuhuai glanced at her."Good medicine tastes bitter but cures the illness," Auntie Qi chuckled as she took the empty bowl and handed another to Jiang Yiyue."Another one?" Jiang Yiyue asked with a pained expression."This one is for your husband," Auntie Qi explained with a smile.Jiang Yiyue accepted it.Auntie Qi clarified, "His right arm is fractured, and his left arm has a deep wound. He shouldn't move it."Jiang Yiyue looked at the medicine bowl, then at Ji Shuhuai, before turning to Auntie Qi. "Should I feed him?""Exactly," Auntie Qi said.Jiang Yiyue froze.Ji Shuhuai was also taken aback.Auntie Qi, assuming they were shy, quickly added, "You two drink up first. I'll go prepare the meal."With that, she left.Jiang Yiyue held the medicine bowl, gazing at Ji Shuhuai.Ji Shuhuai tried to lift his arm but couldn't."Let me feed you, let me feed you," Jiang Yiyue said, scooping a spoonful of medicine and bringing it to his lips.

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