He recognized him; he was the man who served the Crown Prince of Western Jin! He just hadn't expected that this man was actually Feng Lan's brother!
"Ji Chenyuan, Ji Chenyuan, if you weren't still somewhat useful, you would probably be nothing but bones by now!" Feng Luo's face was half reddened by the firelight and half buried in the darkness of the night, making him appear so sharp and majestic!
Where is my sister Feng Lan?
A voice like that of a demon rang out, sending a chill down Ji Chenyuan's spine. "I...I don't know either!"
"Um?"
Feng Luo suppressed the cold smile on her lips and suddenly grabbed Ji Chenyuan by the neck, staring at him with her effeminate eyes!
For the first time, Ji Chenyuan felt death was so close, and he was so frightened that his voice trembled. "I...I really don't know. When Feng Lan gave birth to Xiao Jiu, a very powerful man came and took Feng Lan away. As for where he took her, I...I really, really don't know!"
Feng Luo was overjoyed; Lan'er was indeed alive! However… Feng Luo narrowed his eyes. Could that man be her bastard's father? The thought quickly faded from his mind. If he were her father, why didn't he take her with him and let her suffer here? However, Ji Chenyuan's next words completely dispelled his doubts!
“That man’s aura is very similar to yours. When he took Lan… Feng Lan away, he specifically told me not to be too nice to Ji Jiu Ying, just to stay alive.” Ji Chenyuan’s voice grew softer and softer as he spoke.
Feng Luo was puzzled again. His aura was so similar? He was also from the Heavenly Domain Continent! Who could have taken Lan'er away? And why wouldn't he allow Ji Chenyuan to be too kind to Ji Jiuying? Did he hate Ji Jiuying?
They had no idea who Lan'er had met outside, and this man was probably one of them. If they were to investigate, it would be quite troublesome!
Feng Luo then asked a series of questions, about Feng Lan, about Ji Jiu Ying, and so on.
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The sky was just beginning to lighten!
News of General Ji's mansion being burned down overnight spread throughout the capital!
Some say this is retribution!
Some say that Ji Chenyuan offended someone he shouldn't have.
Some people say that Ji Jiu's tall cherry blossoms attracted the wind and harmed the Ji family.
Some watched the play, some felt sorry for the audience, and some were heartbroken...
Ji Chenyuan entered the palace early in the morning, but no one knew what he was saying. Emperor Jun Bufan did not send anyone to investigate the reason. In the end, he resigned from his post and retired to his hometown.
The imperial edict caused quite a stir! After all, Ji Chenyuan's eldest daughter, Ji Jiuying, is currently enjoying a virtuous and upright life, while he has chosen to retire and return to his hometown, which has aroused suspicion among some people.
Ji Chenyuan walked from the palace to the Ji family in a daze. Looking at the ruins of the Ji mansion, a blank look appeared on his face. Overnight, it seemed as if more than ten years had passed for him, and he looked much older!
He recalled the once magnificent Ji Mansion, which was ranked among the top ten in the entire capital city, but now it had been reduced to ashes!
The once arrogant and powerful noble family has now shattered like a dream, leaving him feeling utterly desolate!
What did I do wrong? Should I have saved Feng Lan, or should I have treated Ji Jiu Ying the way I did?
"General!"
The word "General" pulled him back to his senses, and Ji Chenyuan stared at the dark rain in front of him in astonishment!
"Dark Rain, what happened to you...?"
"General, I'm not dead!"
Last night's sudden turn of events led to the deaths of everyone in the manor and his personal guards. Youye even died right before his eyes. He thought Anyu was also... Those people were too strong!
Ji Chenyuan looked at the bandaged wounds on An Yu's body, lowered his eyes, and said, "An Yu, I am no longer a general. You should leave!"
“I was all alone and helpless. If it weren’t for you, General, An Yu would have died in those ruins long ago!”
An Yu shook his head and said, "General, I took advantage of the chaos last night to bring the old lady out, and she is now settled in an inn!"
Ji Chenyuan then raised his head, his joy turning to sorrow, and grabbed An Yu's hand in disbelief, "What did you say? The old lady isn't dead?"
An Yu nodded, then led Ji Chenyuan to the inn. The three of them boarded a carriage and drove away from the capital city!
Early in the morning, Ji Jiuying got up very early, dressed in a black outfit, with her hair simply tied in a bun, and headed out towards the south gate that Shen Qingqiu had mentioned.
From that day on, Yu Bugui also disappeared from Star Academy, and no one knew where he went!
"Sister Xiao Jiu!"
Ji Jiuying stopped in her tracks, and saw a little girl, about eight years old, walk towards her, staring at her with wide eyes and asking, "Are you Sister Jiu?"
“Yes, little sister, please tell me who you are too, okay?” Ji Jiuying squatted down and said with a smile.
"My name is Liu Yiyi, and Liu Susu is my older sister!" Liu Yiyi looked at Ji Jiuying and smiled, revealing her two tiger teeth.
Upon hearing this, Ji Jiuying immediately understood. No wonder she looked familiar; she was Liu Susu's younger sister. But why would the Liu family send such a young child to the academy? Were they training her to become the family head? It seems Liu Rumeng already knows everything she needs to know!
At eight years old, she is a nine-star spiritual master, which is indeed quite talented. However, Liu Piaopiao is still in the academy. Isn't Liu Rumeng afraid that something might happen to her?
Seeing that Ji Jiuying didn't speak, Liu Yiyi said again, "Little Jiuying, you're so beautiful!"
"With such a sweet mouth, did you eat honey this morning?" Ji Jiuying pinched Liu Yiyi's cheek and said with a smile!
"Yiyi wouldn't lie!"
Liu Yiyi looked at Ji Jiuying with a serious expression and said, "Little Jiuying, this is what my mother asked me to give you."
Ji Jiuying looked down and saw a shiny black bead in her hand. Just as Ji Jiuying was about to ask Liu Yiyi what it was, she was interrupted!
"Yiyi!"
Yue Dongling came running over, his face full of worry! "Yiyi, why are you running around like that!"
"Master, I know I was wrong. I just wanted to see Sister Xiao Jiu!" Liu Yiyi looked at Yue Dongling with a sincere expression. He, who had never had a daughter, couldn't bear to see Liu Yiyi's pitiful appearance. All his anger vanished in an instant!
It turns out that Liu Yiyi is a disciple of Sect Leader Yue!
"Sect Leader Yue!"
Ji Jiuying threw the black bead in her hand into the space, and a cry of pain rang out in the space!
Yue Dongling then remembered that there was still someone there. "So it's Miss Ji. Are you also going to the East Sea?"
"yes!"
"Then I won't bother you any longer!"
"good."
"Goodbye, Sister Xiao Jiu! I'll give you a gift when you come back, a gift only Sister Xiao Jiu has!"
"Okay, you have to be a good girl!" Ji Jiuying pinched Liu Yiyi's cheek and said with a smile.
When Ji Jiuying arrived at the South Gate, there weren't many people. Could it be that she arrived too early?
"Xiao Jiu! You've finally arrived! We've been waiting for you!" Wen Longting said as soon as she saw Ji Jiuying arrive.
Ji Jiuying stared blankly at the dozen or so people in front of her for a long time. It turned out that it wasn't that she had arrived too early, but that there were only this many people going!
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