Chapter 115: A Promise
"You old fool, why don't you break your fingers?" Lord Gongsun pointed at Minister He, even wanting to break his fingers himself.
The two looked to be middle-aged, but their behavior made them look like a young couple playing around.
"I'm very capable, although a little less capable than Xiao Mu, but better than you. As for you, why don't you stand up for yourself?"
"I am also very capable."
Ji Yingying quickly stopped her: "Alright, it's your turn, hurry up and say it."
"I am the top scholar."
Then it was Yanni and Ji Jiayu who broke their fingers, while no one else did.
I was once the top scorer in the humanities section of the college entrance exam.
As for Mu Kaiji, he said directly, "I was the top science student in my hometown back then."
"Oh, what a coincidence! I'm a humanities major, what year were you in?"
"Where's your older sister from the class of 2020?"
“Class of 2019, one year older than you!” Ji Yingying shook his hand.
Hello, sister!
"Hehe, next one."
"I have only one wife."
Then Yanni and Ji Jiayu broke their fingers again. They only had one finger left to break. Ji Yingying and Mu Kaiji also broke their fingers. Even Lord Gongsun broke his finger. He also had a concubine.
[You scoundrel, you can get married as if I can't. What would you do if I told you I have a girlfriend?]
"You two finally broke your fingers." Ji Jiayu was happy; she couldn't let them remain innocent until the end.
"Hehe, it's your turn, bro."
Ji Jiayu glanced at Yan Ni and said, "I have a fiancée."
These words made Yanni blush, and she felt a little embarrassed.
"Having a fiancée makes you seem impressive." Jenny's face turned even redder.
Everyone had already broken their fingers, and Jenny had finished before it was even her turn. She didn't plan to perform any talents; she just drank.
After finishing the three glasses of wine, we moved on to the next round.
"Let's start with Sister Yan this time."
Jenny was ruthless, stating directly, "I know needlework."
Then all the men bent their fingers except for Ji Yingying, which made Mu Kaiji say from the side, "Sister can actually do needlework, sister is really amazing."
"That's right, I'm the all-powerful AEC. There's nothing I can't do if you can imagine it."
"Sister is amazing!"
"Hmph, next!"
"I can dance." This made Ji Jiayu feel embarrassed, but he really could dance; it was Ji Yingying who forced him to dance.
Except for the two ladies and Mu Kaiji, who did not break their fingers, the other two had to break their fingers.
"Ji Qingwei, I never expected you to be like this, Ji Qingwei." Lord Gongsun was somewhat disappointed in him; a grown man like him was actually learning to dance.
"But Kaiji, how come you can dance too?"
"Having learned a thing or two, it's your turn, Minister He."
"Alright, I have three students."
Then Ji Jiayu and Yan Ni broke their fingers, while the others did not.
[Comparing students? You're comparing yourself to me? I've been teaching for seven or eight years, though not decades.]
"Does the detective brother also have students?"
"I've mentored more than a dozen apprentices."
"Alright, it's Lord Gongsun's turn."
"Me? Haha, I can hold my liquor really well."
This time, no one broke their fingers because they all had a good tolerance for alcohol. Next up was Mu Kaiji.
"I used to be a soldier."
Ji Yingying broke two fingers, while the others broke three or four.
"Haha, it's my turn last. I'll give you a big surprise." Ji Yingying laughed slyly.
For some reason, everyone felt a chill run down their spines, and those listening in also seemed to be getting a little excited.
Could it be... that she's going to say "forget about her abilities"?
Amidst everyone's anticipation, Ji Yingying slowly said, "I am the eldest princess personally appointed by the Emperor."
Everyone was stunned!
Why do I get the feeling these people are unhappy?
[Host, you're having so much fun!]
[That's a must! What kind of city is it if it's not lively? I'm not sleeping tonight, I'm going to belt out a song!]
Just as Ji Yingying was about to have some fun after the game was over, the Emperor sent word that they should go to bed early and stop playing.
The party ended abruptly, and Ji Yingying had no choice but to go back to her room to sleep.
I thought we could party all night long, but it's over already! I wanted to sing, dance, and have a blast.
[Host, this is ancient times, please follow the rules, okay?]
I've always followed the rules, okay?
Ji Yingying was quite helpless; adapting to life in ancient times really took her a very long time.
[Hey dog, actually, I really want to play on my phone. How about you upgrade it so I can play a little? Even just watching TV series, scrolling through TikTok, or reading a novel, okay?]
Ji Yingying was extremely addicted to her phone and was a serious "phubber." Even after she became a teacher and professor, she was still the same. Unless it was during school or work hours, she was never without her phone.
[Host, please don't be like this. You focus on enjoying the show, I'll focus on leveling up, and we'll work hard to live a good life. Whatever you want, we'll do it.]
[Ha~ Anyone can make empty promises. I'm telling you, work hard to level up, otherwise you won't even know what a melon is.]
After saying that, Ji Yingying fell asleep. She had secretly drunk two glasses of wine, but she couldn't hold her liquor and just fell asleep right away.
When Ji Yingying woke up the next day, her head was throbbing with pain, as if a bomb had exploded.
Fortunately, she was able to buy hangover medicine at a department store and took one, which made her feel better. Ji Yingying also gave one to Mu Kaiji, as both of them were restricted from going out hunting.
The Emperor was afraid that the two of them would turn against him and not hunt properly, but instead run off to play in the mountains; that would be truly dangerous.
Bored, but with a shooting range nearby, Mu Kaiji suggested, "How about we try some shooting?"
"Sure, there's a shooting range right here, let's have a competition."
"No problem, how about we make a bet?"
Mu Kaiji pondered for a moment and asked, "I'm just a nobody, I have nothing. What do you want from me?"
"I want... a promise from you, and we'll use a promise as a wager?"
"Can!"
Phew~ Thank goodness he agreed, otherwise I don't know what I could offer him.
Mu Kaiji couldn't help but smile secretly. This girl was so cute. If he had met her in his past life, he would definitely have pursued her.
What a pity, he was born at the wrong time! He's almost thirty now, while the girl in front of him is only ten. He doesn't want to be caught in the middle of an old house in this era, having a relationship with a twenty-year age gap.
This is so unfair to Ji Yingying!
"bring it on!"
With someone acting as referee, the two beautiful girls began their competition. When the news of their contest spread, even the Emperor came over to take a look.
As expected, Mu Kaiji won in the end.
“It’s not fair to you, this promise…” Before he could finish speaking, Ji Yingying said, “It’s fair, very fair. You’re strong, but I’m not bad either.”
The little girl's face was full of seriousness.
"Okay, I believe you!"
[Host, be careful! Someone's got their eye on your detective brother. She's planning to drug him, hoping to force him into marriage.]
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