Knowing she couldn't afford to offend him, she was momentarily speechless. "Your Highness, you are not mistaken. I was lying."

Upon hearing this, Ji Chenyuan's expression changed, becoming somewhat unpleasant.

"That settles it then. Since you all bullied Ji Jiuying, what's wrong with Ji Jiuying acting in self-defense? Although I haven't been in Kyoto these past few years, I've found out that compared to what you've done to her over the years, what she did is nothing." After saying that, he glanced at Ji Fengyan.

When Ji Fengyan saw the Second Prince looking at her, she panicked.

Although he was a good-for-nothing prince, his mother was the current empress. Even though the third prince was currently the most favored, she dared not offend the second prince before he became the crown prince and before she became the crown princess.

Jun Lintian looked at Ji Jiuying with a sly smile on his face.

Ji Jiuying looked at Jun Lintian with a calm, expressionless face.

"Since it's all a misunderstanding, I'll take my leave now."

"This humble woman will take her leave now!"

The group bowed and took their leave. Since the Second Prince had said those things, how could they dare to question Ji Jiuying?

"Wait, you think you can just walk away after slandering me?" Ji Jiuying said at this moment.

Upon hearing this, the group froze, unsure whether to leave or stay.

Not only them, but even Ji Chenyuan and the others were stunned for a moment. What was this wretched girl saying?

"Miss Ji, what else do you want?" Madam He asked, suppressing her anger.

"Not so great. As for compensation for emotional distress, 100,000 high-grade spirit stones per person will suffice," Ji Jiuying said leisurely.

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Compensation for emotional distress? What the heck is that?

Ten thousand high-grade spirit stones, she really dares to say that!

Their eyes widened in surprise.

I was interrupted just as I was about to say something.

"Do as Xiao Jiu Jiu says. Deliver it to our door within three days. If it doesn't arrive by then, you'll bear the consequences." The Second Prince said excitedly. Xiao Jiu Jiu was really too clever. How come he hadn't thought of that?

"Yes, this humble servant takes his leave, and this lady takes her leave." Since the Second Prince had spoken, who would dare to have any objections? The group wished they could leave quickly, afraid that this young lady might make some other request.

After thinking for a moment, Ji Chenyuan looked at Ji Jiuying with a warning look, "Let bygones be bygones. You will stay in the courtyard and reflect on your mistakes for three days. You are not allowed to go out."

Ji Jiuying raised an eyebrow, not expecting that this scumbag father would be afraid of Jun Lintian.

He glanced at everyone, gave a cold laugh, but said nothing more, and turned to walk outside.

"General, are we just going to let her go like this?" Zhou Haiping said unwillingly when she saw Ji Chenyuan letting Ji Jiuying leave.

"The Second Prince is clearly here to help Ji Jiuying. What else do you want Shen Yuan to do?" The old lady glared at Zhou Haiping. Wasn't she embarrassed enough already?

Thinking of the look Jun Lintian gave her, Ji Fengyan remained silent.

Does she think she's so great just because her mother is the empress?

Birds of a feather flock together. So what if she has an empress behind her? She's still a good-for-nothing. Once the Third Prince marries her and she becomes the Crown Princess, she'll teach him a lesson.

Zhou Haiping was furious but dared not vent her anger. The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. Just then, Ji Chenyuan said, "You all need to keep a low profile lately. Although the Second Prince is a good-for-nothing, he has the Empress and the entire Duke's Mansion behind him."

This is something that none of the princes in the palace can compare to.

Ji Jiuying hadn't gone far when Ji Chenyuan's words reached her ears without her noticing.

The Second Prince kept chattering incessantly in her ear the whole way, making Ji Jiuying feel ashamed! He was just as bad as Wen Longting.

"Little Jiu Jiu, you're so smart! It's hilarious to see how they hate you but can't do anything about it, hahaha~" Jun Lintian laughed heartily, disregarding his image.

"That's all thanks to the support of Your Highness, the Second Prince." A hint of warmth appeared in Ji Jiuying's cold gaze.

Jun Lintian scratched his head sheepishly, "Actually..." Jun Lintian scratched his head sheepishly, his eyes darting around.

A barely perceptible hint of inquiry flashed in Ji Jiuying's eyes.

"By the way, the Little Nine-Nine Genius Competition is in twenty days. I'm going to Star Academy after the New Year. Do you have any plans to go to Star Academy? My mother got a spot for me, so you'll have to pretend to be my servant..." Jun Lintian's voice trailed off.

A slight look of surprise flashed in Ji Jiuying's eyes. According to the Imperial Advisor Gong Mingyue, each country only has five slots, but the Empress can get one slot by herself. It seems that this Empress is really something.

Thank you for your kindness.

"Star Academy? I will go."

"But you..." The words that were on the tip of her tongue couldn't be uttered. Jun Lintian glanced at her, a hint of pity in his eyes.

"You don't believe me?"

Seeing her earnest reply, Jun Lintian said, "Of course I believe you."

After dismissing the Second Prince, Ji Jiuying returned to Lihe Courtyard, checked on Qingling's injuries, and then went back to her room to cultivate.

Cloud Butterfly Dreamland.

"My dearest mother~ I missed you so much." A blur of motion rushed into Ji Jiuying's arms.

Ji Jiuying looked at Little Phoenix, who seemed to have grown even bigger in just one day. "No wonder it's a divine beast! It can talk so quickly!"

She was a little unaccustomed to the sudden appearance of a little one calling her "Mom".

"Of course! Huang'er is very powerful. She can even help her dear mother fight bad guys!" Little Huang'er said proudly as she flew onto Ji Jiuying's shoulder.

"With your small frame, you wouldn't even be enough to fill the teeth of those spirit beasts." Xie Huo's irritating voice rang out.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Huang'er was the first to object, instantly bristling with anger.

"You bastard who doesn't even have a body, stop spouting nonsense in front of your mother! Believe me or not, I'll burn you alive, hmph!"

The evil fire instantly cowered. Little Phoenix had an absolute bloodline advantage over it. Although it had not yet formed a physical form, it would be fatal if its soul were burned by Little Phoenix. "Hehe~ Little Phoenix, I was just joking. Do you think you're taking it seriously? Of course, Little Phoenix is ​​the most powerful."

"Call me Little Auntie Huang." Little Huang snorted coldly.

"Yes, yes, little aunt, you're so magnanimous, please forgive me! But I'm serious, you've only just gained sentience, and your talents have only just been activated. Helping you kiss your mother is still a bit beyond your capabilities..." The evil fire's voice trailed off.

Ji Jiuying couldn't help but find it amusing to watch the two little ones bickering, but she hadn't expected that Xie Huo, this arrogant little guy, would be afraid of Xiao Huang'er. It's true that every creature has its nemesis.

Ji Jiuying gently stroked the little phoenix's feathers and smiled, "What Xie Huo said makes perfect sense. When Mother isn't here, little phoenix should be good and cultivate in the space. Then I'll take you outside."

"Yes, yes, I understand. I'll start cultivating right away." After saying that, she immediately found a place to cultivate.

Ji Jiuying looked at its adorable appearance and smiled gently, her face beaming with a bright smile, like a clear sky after rain.