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Chapter 596: Don’t Mention the Bell Tower Again

"Is that so? Then we must go and take a look." Pei Yan nodded.

The two chatted for a few more sentences, and then Miss Five coughed twice and left early, citing illness as an excuse.

Pei Yan looked at the direction where the fifth young lady left and pondered for a long time. This person didn't look like he was doing anything, but what if he was pretending to be a pig and eating the tiger?

There is no one who is too simple in this big house.

As time passed, it was time for dinner. This time, there was a bit of a surprise. No one came from the courtyards to deliver meals. Instead, a servant came and said that the master wanted everyone to go to the front hall to eat.

Does this mean everyone will meet?

Gu Chaoxi thought about this as he walked towards the front hall.

After all, it was the Ji family who were having dinner together, so only Gu Chaoxi and Pei Yan could sit at the table, as for the others.

As the adjutant, Violet had servants deliver meals to the yard, but the other people had to go to the big kitchen to eat by themselves.

Until he sat down, Gu Chaoxi still didn't understand what Ji Ze was doing.

The first and second concubines sat on his left and right, followed by the third and fourth concubines, and then the younger generations.

Sitting on Gu Chaoxi's left was Pei Yan, and on his right was the Fourth Young Master.

Only now did I meet everyone in this family.

The eldest young master seems to be taciturn and not a good talker, while the fifth young lady looks delicate and weak.

Ji Ze must have doted on this little daughter. Even though he was a little sick, he still gave thoughtful instructions to the fifth young lady.

"If Xiaowu feels uncomfortable, just go back and rest, okay?"

When he said this, the third concubine looked over with a strange expression, but quickly looked away.

Although it was just a brief glance, Gu Chaoxi noticed it and saw it.

When all the dishes were on the table, Ji Ze spoke again: "Eat, everyone. You don't have to be so nervous when you're having dinner with your family, right?"

The tone sounded a little gloomy, and he glanced at everyone while speaking.

Gu Chaoxi lowered his eyes and picked up the chopsticks. He didn't say anything, nor did he actually move the chopsticks.

The eldest lady smiled awkwardly, stretched out her chopsticks to pick up some food, and said to Ji Ze: "Master, you are really something. You are already sick, you should rest well in your room. What if you catch a cold and become seriously ill?"

Ji Ze didn't say anything. The eldest lady turned around and stuffed the food into her mouth, looking a little ugly.

Only at this moment did Gu Chaoxi actually start to eat.

This meal didn't look like a family having a meal together, but more like Ji Ze interrogating a prisoner.

As for what the interrogation is about, it would be best to ask the third concubine.

After all, this man was trembling a little at this moment, looking at Ji Ze very uneasily.

Seeing Ji Ze holding the cup and taking a sip of water with no abnormality on his face, the third concubine slowly spoke.

"Master, our house is really haunted. I saw it last night. The ghost was heading towards the bell tower."

Before he finished speaking, Ji Ze raised his hand and slammed the table.

The tableware vibrated and made a clinking sound.

Gu Chaoxi held his bowl, feeling speechless. If you want to be angry, then be angry, but could you please not scare the other people who are eating?

There are only three meals a day, we can't waste one because of him.

The third concubine was also startled and looked at Ji Ze tremblingly.

After all, he was a general and a man who fought in the battlefield, so he was particularly fierce.

The Fifth Miss glanced at the Third Concubine, then turned her gaze to Ji Ze, her voice sounding soft and weak.

"Don't be angry, Dad. Mom has just been in a trance recently. I've asked the doctor to see her. She's taking tranquilizers."

The third concubine glanced at the fifth young lady with gratitude in her eyes.

Ji Ze might not love her as his concubine very much, but he really doted on the Fifth Miss.

When the fifth young lady was born, Ji Ze was on the battlefield killing the enemy and was seriously injured. When he came back, he was unconscious.

Just at the moment when the fifth young lady was born, Ji Ze woke up slowly.

There was a saying that the Fifth Miss was Ji Ze's lucky star, so her poor health was also due to the fact that she helped Ji Ze bear some of the sins of killing.

However, it stands to reason that someone like Ji Ze should not believe these things, but he is particularly fond of the Fifth Miss.

Many times, the third concubine benefited from the fifth lady.

"If you continue to spread these untrue stories, don't blame me for being merciless."

Ji Ze said coldly: "Also, don't mention the clock tower again."

Pei Yan glanced sideways, and Gu Chaoxi raised his eyes.

Both of them had their own concerns in mind. Why couldn't they mention the clock tower? Could it be that the clock tower had some secret?

This is strange. A place used by the Ji family to punish people shouldn't be mentioned, right?

However, when he thought of the lock on top, Gu Chaoxi became a little uncertain again. What if there really was some shameful secret?

The two of them ate in silence, their minds racing.

No one else said anything, for fear of upsetting Ji Ze again.

The eldest young master, on the other hand, seemed to be fearless and began to care about Ji Ze's health condition.

"Father has been recovering from illness recently, so he should avoid certain foods. If his condition worsens, I'm afraid no matter how many doctors he takes, they won't be able to save him."

It's clearly concern, but it always sounds a bit harsh.

Ji Ze did not shy away from it either. He glanced at the young master with a cold tone.

"As the eldest in the family, it's time for you to grow up. If I die of illness, my younger brothers and sisters will still need you to take care of them."

The young master raised his eyebrows and a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Father trusts me so much?"

Gu Chaoxi glanced sideways. Among all the information about Ji Ze's children, only this eldest young master had the most information.

It is said that this young master was the first to leave the Ji family and go abroad after Ji Ze passed away, and he did not take a penny with him.

Later, he returned from studying abroad and became a teacher in a local school. He was promoted to the position of principal and had a good future.

However, this young master never married in his life.

The reason why there are so many records about this young master is that after he returned to China, he worked in a newspaper for a period of time and wrote a lot of good news.

When I recalled this, I was interrupted by Ji Ze’s voice.

"I know you have always hated my behavior, but at least your brother and sister are related to you by blood. You can't just abandon them. In the past, didn't you value responsibility the most?"

Ji Ze still understood his son, although he had always felt that Ji Ze was an irresponsible father who had never truly participated in their growth.

However, he did always see himself as the second pillar of the family.

On weekdays, he always cares about the lives of his younger brothers and sisters, as well as their schoolwork.

After all, he was born five years earlier than Gu Chaoxi, the second child.

Perhaps because of this, he understands Ji Ze better than other children.