The events that happened in the past two days had originally made Grandpa Ji sleepless, but after Ji Yunting was injured today, Grandpa Ji's heart suddenly settled down completely. He went to see his grandson in person and comforted him with a few words, then left the yard with his eldest son.
Mrs. Ji had already asked someone to prepare the things needed during the recuperation period, and they had all been sent over. Master Ji was helping Old Man Ji back to his room, but was stopped by Old Man Ji.
Mr. Ji hadn't been in such a mood and interest for a long time. He waved to his son: "Sit down, let's have a good talk."
Someone outside brought up tea and snacks, and then everyone left.
When the room quieted down, Old Master Ji patted the table with a look of satisfaction and said, "Good, good! In this way, I won't have anything to worry about in the future. Your son has better vision than you. Our Ji family will have nothing to worry about in the future."
Father had never praised Ji Yunting like this before. Master Ji felt proud and a little embarrassed. He poured a cup of tea for his father and said, "Father, don't praise him too much. He just did what he should do. If the county lady really gets hurt here, wouldn't it be the fault of our Ji family?"
But Old Master Ji shook his head decisively and chuckled, "What should be done? How many things are there in this world that should be done? Look how many people actually do them? I tell you, there is nothing that should be done or not done. Yun Ting is rare in this regard. This time, our family has been planted with a stake by someone long ago. The second son's wife's confusion almost led the whole family to a dead end. Aren't you angry? Isn't your wife angry? Even I am angry, not to mention the second son, I also vent my anger on the fourth son and the others, but Yun Ting is not. After the incident, Yun Ting was able to connect the upper and lower levels, appease his brothers and sisters, and even talk to the county lady, and cooperate with the county lady to make the second son's wife spit out Bai Qiye. This is foresight. Moreover, the family is so messy, he can also take his family together to arrange the food and rest for those officials and guests. It can be said that he is comprehensive."
Master Ji was also somewhat moved by what Grandpa Ji said. Having such a good son was truly a blessing from his previous life.
"And today's incident, you said that if something happened to County Lady Su in our family, we must not be immune to it, and you were right. So, Yun Ting sacrificed himself to protect the county lady. This is not the courage that ordinary people can have. When I was your age, I was still full of resentment, hatred and pain. I don't have such foresight and mind, but Yun Ting does. From now on, I won't worry anymore!"
When Mr. Ji said this, he had completely decided to officially hand over the position of head of the family to Ji Yunting.
Although Master Ji is the eldest son and the family business should belong to him in the future, hearing what Master Ji said definitely has a different meaning. He smiled and said, "He is still young after all and still needs your guidance. If he can lead our Ji family to revive in the future, it will be his blessing."
Mr. Ji was so happy that he didn't need to sleep at night. He repeatedly gave his son instructions.
Master Ji didn't return to his room until late at night.
Mrs. Ji had been waiting for him. When she saw him coming back, she asked someone to prepare some hot water, "What did father talk to you about? Why did he take so long? It's almost dawn."
"If I don't come back so late, you can just go to bed first. Why do you wait so late?" Master Ji's face was a little red. Seeing his wife glaring at him in reproach, he couldn't help but smile: "Don't look at me like that. I'm talking to father. Father is really, praising Yun Ting again and again. I have never seen father so happy. He is so happy, how can I spoil his fun? So I stayed with father and talked for a while."
Hearing that he was praising his son so late, Mrs. Ji was both happy and surprised: "Is it because of Yun Ting's injury for the county lady today? I didn't wait so late just to wait for you. I just went to take care of Yun Ting. Although Doctor Shen is watching him, as a mother, I still feel at ease to watch him there myself. However, he was injured while saving the county lady. Uncle and the others are very grateful and sent a lot of high-quality medicinal materials. Uncle even stayed there in person, saying that he was there to accompany him a few nights ago. The Su family is really kind and righteous."
It has always been difficult for those in a high position to feel grateful for the efforts of those below them. Most people take it for granted, but the Su family does not have that feeling at all. Not only did County Lady Su immediately invite Doctor Shen, but Su Rong was also very concerned about Ji Yunting. He sent expensive gifts to the Ji family and was there to accompany them in person.
Mrs. Ji didn't feel unhappy about Ji Yunting's injury.
Master Ji couldn't help laughing, "Yes, that's exactly what he said. Father said that at his age, he definitely doesn't have the courage and vision of Yun Ting. Yun Ting is rare! He was able to save the county lady, and he did a great job before. Father likes him very much. Also, you should take this opportunity to get to know the county lady more. The county lady and the Su family are both easy to talk to, not those who have power."
For a couple, there is no need to explain many things clearly, as they have a tacit understanding.
Mrs. Ji understood immediately. She glanced at her husband and said after some thought, "We are afraid that people will think we are trying to curry favor with others."
Hearing this, Master Ji smiled and raised his head: "What's the matter? Originally, we had the intention of climbing up the social ladder. How could our family's status compare to the Earl's mansion of the Su family and the dignity of the county lady? Originally, we were climbing up the social ladder, but we are not the kind of family that expects to achieve something by marrying a wife. It's just that the county lady is really outstanding, a graceful lady, a gentleman loves to marry, and it is Yunting's ability to pursue her. If he can't, then it's reasonable. Why can't you let go of yourself?"
Since her husband said so, what else did Mrs. Ji have to say? It wasn't that she didn't like Su Yao - Mrs. Ji wasn't the wife of an official from a prominent family, and her own family wasn't a big family either, so there wasn't any idea of what a woman should be like. In her opinion, the county lady was really capable and couldn't be more capable. With such a capable person and such a status, if she could really marry the county lady as her daughter-in-law, it would be a great blessing from heaven.
Thinking of this, Mrs. Ji tossed and turned all night, wondering how to tactfully establish a good relationship with the county lady and how to let the uncle see his son.
At this time, Xiao Heng had just stepped out of the room where Ji Yunting was recuperating.