novelsky Chapter 873 The Dying Ji Chang
Chapter 873 The Dying Ji Chang
In the end, Ji Chang, the Marquis of Xibo, could only choose to reveal some other gossip to attract the attention of the people of Xiqi and quietly wait for the matter of Boyi Kao's death to cool down!
Besides smearing the Yin Shang dynasty, Ji Chang also tested his second son, Ji Fa, during this period to see if his second son would lay a hand on his elder brother!
Ji Chang tested him several times but found no flaws in Ji Fa's actions. However, these tests alone could not completely dispel Ji Chang's suspicions, since the absence of flaws did not mean that Ji Fa could be exonerated.
It's important to know that there's such a thing as pretense in this world. If Ji Fa is skilled at acting, he could very well disguise his emotions flawlessly, leaving no room for doubt!
It was this last remaining suspicion that made Ji Chang always wary of Ji Fa. He was extremely cautious about the things Ji Fa presented to him, and he would avoid using them if possible. Even if he had to use them, he would have someone check them carefully to prevent any hidden tricks!
When Ji Fa learned that his elder brother had died on his way to take up his post, he was overjoyed. After all, in Ji Fa's eyes, with his elder brother dead, he was the eldest son and the future position of Ji Chang was rightfully his!
Of course, besides being delighted, Ji Fa was also somewhat worried! Ji Fa knew very well that no matter how disappointing Boyi Kao was, no matter how much his political views conflicted with Ji Chang's, and no matter how angry Ji Chang was, his position in Ji Chang's heart would never change!
Especially after Boyi Kao's death, the original political differences vanished, and Ji Chang would inevitably think of Boyi Kao's good qualities. As the beneficiary of driving Boyi Kao out of Xiqi City, he was likely to incur Ji Chang's wrath!
Although he, as a beneficiary of the situation, felt no remorse for Boyi Kao's death, he didn't need a reason to vent his anger, regardless of whether Boyi Kao was innocent in the matter!
Ji Fa also sensed Ji Chang's anger through his words and actions, but because he had prepared himself mentally, he did not take Ji Chang's scolding to heart and continued to be filial and respectful to Ji Chang in his daily life.
As the saying goes, time will tell. He believed that as long as he persisted, one day Ji Chang would see his filial piety, believe in him, and reconcile with him!
However, not long after the funeral of Boyi Kao, only three months later, Ji Chang's once incredibly strong body collapsed, and the doctor's diagnosis was that he was too heartbroken.
If he can let go of his inner turmoil, there might still be a chance for him to be cured. But if Ji Chang cannot let go of his inner turmoil, then no matter how wonderful the medicine prescribed by the doctor is, it will still be unable to save his life.
Upon hearing the doctor's words, Ji Chang immediately suspected that the doctor had been bribed by his rebellious son, Ji Fa. After all, although the doctor was not a physician, Ji Chang still had some understanding of his own condition!
Although Ji Chang was very saddened by the death of his eldest son, Boyi Kao, he was definitely not so saddened as the doctor had said, to the point that he was so grief-stricken that he was worn down!
To confirm whether his second son had drugged him and was planning to kill him, Ji Chang used his secret guards to summon a doctor from outside.
The doctor's diagnosis was almost identical to that of Ji Chang's former trusted physician, which made Ji Chang wonder if he was overthinking things and if he had misjudged his own health condition.
However, this self-doubt did not last long before it was dispelled. After careful consideration, Ji Chang felt that there was definitely something he did not know about behind this, and his intuition also told him that he should not be so exhausted so soon!
To ascertain his condition, Ji Chang, despite his illness, began divination. At first, he did not find anything amiss.
But after he used his most powerful method, Ji Chang vaguely divined the truth of the matter! After learning that he originally had a long life ahead of him, but that his lifespan had been shortened by feeding his own kind to a great demon, Ji Chang did not know whether to cry or laugh!