Ji Xingmi and the others were spending the New Year peacefully in the sanatorium, unaware of the chaos that had erupted outside. Not only was Ji's mother frantic, but everyone else who had received the news had also sprung into action.
Ji Mingxue couldn't bear to see his wife eating and sleeping poorly, so when they were alone keeping watch at night, he revealed the truth to her.
Then, the cheap dad was directly disciplined by Ji's mother! He wasn't even allowed to sleep in their room. Of course, with his persistent pestering, he eventually returned to the room.
"You! You knew all along and didn't tell me, making me worry for so long for nothing. Were you enjoying the show? Do you not love me anymore!"
What else could the cheap dad say? He could only apologize!
"It's just that someone was constantly keeping an eye on you. If you had known the truth, you wouldn't have worried so much. They saw right through it!"
"Oh? So you're saying you did it for my own good!"
"Of course not, it was for the bigger picture, and Dad told me not to let you know. He said you worry about him the most, and if anyone wanted to know about him, they would definitely pay more attention to you. If you showed any sign of distress, they would surely notice!"
"Then aren't you afraid of being discovered now!?"
"It's just that I can't stand seeing you unhappy! You should continue to act sad. Otherwise, if people outside notice, Dad's situation will be in trouble."
"Then starting tomorrow, I won't go out. I'll just say I'm sick?"
"That won't work. If you're sick, I'll have to take you to the hospital. If I don't, they'll become suspicious!"
"Then what should we do?"
"Tomorrow, you'll just act very sad, and I'll send you to the sanatorium for a couple of days!"
"You had this planned all along?"
"Absolutely not, I just saw how upset you were and thought seeing him would put your mind at ease. And to add a little fuel to the fire."
"Alright, then I'll pack some more things to take with me. Little Xing just arrived and went straight to my dad's. She hasn't even had a proper stay at home!"
"You can't bring too many things. Just pack a big red envelope for Little Xing! Oh, and Elder Ye's grandson is also staying with Dad now, so you'll need to pack another one!"
"Why is he staying there? Is he going to see Xing'er for treatment?"
"Yes!"
Since the matter had been brought up, Ji Mingxue decided to tell Ji's mother everything. Ji's mother was both angry and deeply distressed.
Her Little Xing, before they even paid attention to her, had been constantly helping them. And now, to treat her father, she couldn't even come home for the New Year!
"Mingxue, tell me, did we take care of her, or has she been taking care of us all along?"
"We'll treat her better from now on. She's the daughter we searched for for 14 years to find. Before, she had no family, but now she has us. Her talent and abilities are too outstanding. This is both a good thing and a bad thing. We two alone cannot protect her, so I didn't refuse when Dad took her away!"
"You had this planned long ago?"
"When I learned that Dad was also poisoned, I thought of it. But it wasn't a certainty. Fortunately, things are ultimately developing in a good direction."
"So this time, should Xing'er return to our Dad's place?"
"Dad's intention is for Xing'er to stay here. I think Xing'er is a bit worried about our Dad, but I've also written to Dad to see what he says. However, I think Dad would also want her to stay here."
"Is it possible to stay in Kyoto!"
"It would have been a bit troublesome, but now Elder Ye should help! And for many subsequent matters, I think it would be more convenient for Little Xing'er to stay here. We still don't know who the mastermind is, nor how they administered the poison, or how many people were poisoned. With Xing'er here, at least detoxification won't be a problem."
"Will Xing'er be in danger?"
"No one knows about Xing'er's medical skills for now. Dad has also arranged for Elder Zhou to go in, so no one will suspect Xing'er for the time being!"
"That's good!"
"Get some rest early. You have to act tomorrow!"
"Is it convenient? If not, I don't have to go!"
"Go! Don't worry!"