The talent competition is starting in three days, and today is the last day to register.

Ji Jiuying arrived at the registration area for the Genius Competition, and at a glance, she saw a dense crowd of people!

Wow, so many people signed up!

Ji Jiuying stood in the queue, her small and thin frame making her stand out from the crowd.

"Young lady, you should go home. There are many experts participating in the competition, it's very dangerous!" A man behind Ji Jiuying said kindly to her.

He noticed that she was thin and small, and he couldn't sense any spirit in her, so he kindly offered his advice.

However, Ji Jiuying only glanced at the man and ignored him.

Seeing Ji Jiuying's cold attitude, the man said nothing more.

Soon, everyone ahead of them had signed up.

When it was Ji Jiuying's turn, the person recording the events didn't even look up at her. Who knows how busy he was today!

"What's your name? How old are you?"

"Feng Wan, fourteen years old!"

The scribe then looked up at Ji Jiuying, scrutinizing her from head to toe. Could she be from the Feng family?

In the past, the Feng family had never participated in the competition.

Pulling myself back to reality, I wrote Feng Wan's name in my notebook.

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A roar echoed from the magnificent palace.

"A bunch of useless idiots!"

"Princess, your subordinates are incompetent! Please forgive us!" Lan Yu and his men knelt on the ground, not daring to raise their heads.

She recalled that fleeting glimpse she had of him three years ago in her father's palace. The man, with his outrageously handsome features, possessed an innate nobility that made it impossible to look directly at him. Coupled with the kingly aura he exuded, he was captivating.

She learned from her father that he was the powerful and mysterious Grand Preceptor of Cangyue Kingdom, and she knew that he was the one worthy of her, the Fourth Princess.

Thinking of the woman in black again, Jun Luoli's face turned cold and ugly, and flames of jealousy ignited everywhere.

She had schemed and plotted for years without ever seeing the Imperial Preceptor again, let alone entering his residence. She, on the other hand, could enter the Imperial Preceptor's residence and see him with a single word!

This feeling was like a huge boulder pressing on her heart, making it hard for her to breathe.

Jealousy gripped her heart, and the handkerchief in her hand was already crumpled and tattered.

"What use are you if you can't even find a single person!" Jun Luoli slapped Lan Yu hard across the face, her eyes red with anger, her face slightly distorted by the ferocity.

Lan Yu and the others knelt on the ground, not daring to breathe.

"Get out of here! You're in my way!"

"Thank you, Princess. I will take my leave now!"

Lan Yu and his subordinates quickly disappeared into the palace.

After leaving the Ji residence, Ji Jiuying was about to go to Qi Yeyue Tower to check on the shop renovations when she saw Jun Linyu leading a group of servants, carrying a bright yellow imperial edict, walking towards the Ji family.

Ji Jiuying looked enlightened and then quietly followed behind the group.

"Yan'er, Yan'er, hurry, hurry, the Third Prince has arrived with an imperial decree!" Zhou Haiping rushed to Qinglan Courtyard to call Ji Fengyan.

Ji Fengyan was startled and grabbed Zhou Haiping's hand tightly, as if afraid this was a dream. "Mother, are you serious?"

"When has your mother ever lied to you? Hurry up and change your clothes to go out and greet her."

Not long after.

Ji Fengyan strode out triumphantly, her heart already bursting with joy, her eyes and brows radiating smugness and revealing an undisguised happiness.

The Third Prince's wife should have belonged to Ji Fengyan. How could that good-for-nothing be worthy?

Ji Fengyan arrived at the main hall of the Ji residence, where important guests were always received.

Upon seeing Ji Fengyan's arrival, Ji Shenyuan reminded her with a face full of affection, "Yan'er, why don't you quickly greet the Third Prince?"

Jun Linyu had handsome features and exuded a kingly aura. He wore a magnificent brocade robe, a golden crown, and jade ornaments. The robe was trimmed with exquisite gold thread and embroidered with flying dragon patterns, the stitches of which were delicate and lifelike.

It was precisely because of his status and appearance that he was the object of affection for most women in Kyoto.

"Yan'er greets His Highness the Third Prince!" Ji Fengyan wore a snow-white long dress with purple and gold lace trim. Her exquisite figure, elegant posture, and slightly shy speech, along with her flushed cheeks and almond-shaped eyes, made her look so endearing that one couldn't help but feel a sense of pity for her.

"Yan'er, please get up quickly." With that, Jun Linyu personally helped Ji Fengyan up. His eyes were full of concern and love as he looked at Ji Fengyan, as if to say, "You are the most precious person to me, and I will always protect you."

(Ugh~ I'll vomit first as a sign of respect)

Ji Fengyan could feel his gaze sweeping over her, gentle yet intense. She dared not look him in the eye, yet she couldn't help but steal a glance at him.

"Now that everyone has arrived, I will read out the imperial edict!"

Ji Jiuying watched this group of people from the shadows. Good heavens, they didn't mention her at all. They probably thought she was already dead.

As Jun Linyu's voice rang out, the old lady, Ji Chenyuan, Zhou Haiping, Ji Rufeng, and Ji Fengyan all knelt down to receive the imperial decree.

"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: The eldest daughter of General Ji of the Ji family has gone missing and her fate is unknown. Therefore, her engagement with the Third Prince is hereby dissolved."

Everyone was slightly taken aback. That's it?

Seeing what everyone was thinking, Jun Linyu slowly said, "Please don't rush to get up. I will now read out the second imperial edict."

As she spoke, she took out the second imperial edict. Ji Fengyan's heart was pounding with tension. Was it finally coming?

"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Ji Fengyan, the second daughter of General Ji of the Ji family, is virtuous, gentle, and graceful, possessing both beauty and talent. I am delighted to have heard of her. Now that the Third Prince Jun Linyu has reached adulthood and is of marriageable age, it is fitting to bestow upon this virtuous woman her upon him. She and the Third Prince are a match made in heaven. To ensure the happiness of this beautiful woman, I hereby betroth Ji Fengyan to the Third Prince as his consort. The marriage shall take place upon her coming of age. All ceremonies shall be jointly handled by the Ministry of Rites and the Director of the Imperial Observatory. This decree is hereby issued."

Upon hearing this, everyone was so excited that they kowtowed repeatedly. Ji Chenyuan was also overjoyed. With Yan'er becoming the Third Imperial Consort, their Ji family could truly be considered royalty. Tears streamed down Ji Chenyuan's face as he repeatedly expressed his gratitude.

Not to mention Zhou Haiping, her precious daughter will be the Third Prince's consort in the future, and maybe even the future Empress. Countless noble ladies in the capital envy her!

Ji Fengyan was even more excited at this moment. Her bright phoenix eyes sparkled with joy and fervor. It took a lot of effort for her to barely suppress her inner joy.

She finally, she finally waited for this day.

"Yan'er, why aren't you accepting the imperial decree?" Jun Linyu reminded her affectionately.

Ji Fengyan quickly got up from the ground and accepted the imperial edict with trembling hands.

Jun Linyu looked at the other imperial edict in his hand and pondered for a moment, then said, "General Ji, you shall receive this imperial edict!"

"yes."

"Father, I will accept this imperial decree myself!"