"How could you be so vicious, we're sisters?" The old lady looked at Ji Jiuying with a pained expression. "Do you know how outrageous what you've done is?"
"Yes, old lady, she doesn't respect me, the mistress of the house, at all. I don't care about myself, but my poor Yan'er..."
"Yes, Miss, you've really gone too far."
"She really got the second young lady into trouble. I heard it happened last time too..."
These people brought out their sense of justice at this point. If they had had even a little bit of compassion back then, the original owner wouldn't have died at Ji Fengyan's hands.
As they continued talking, Ji Jiuying frowned and, seeing that they showed no sign of stopping, shouted, "All of you, shut the hell up!"
Those who were talking were startled and dared not say another word.
"Am I malicious? Am I excessive?"
"If what I've done is considered excessively malicious, what should we call what Ji Fengyan and Ji Rufeng did to me in the past?"
Ji Jiuying looked at them and sneered.
These words not only made Ji Fengyan, the culprit, turn pale, but also made Zhou Haiping and Ji Chenyuan look quite ugly.
They know what kind of life they've had since they were five years old.
Ji Jiuying being humiliated was commonplace for everyone, but no one expected that Ji Jiuying, who had been crippled for nine years, would suddenly erupt.
At this moment.
"Madam, General, Madam, Madam He, the Minister of War, Madam Lin, the Vice Minister of Rites, and Colonel Wu request an audience," a servant outside the door announced.
Ji Chenyuan glanced at Zhou Haiping, "Hiss~ Did she say what it was about?"
"Reporting to the general, no."
"Please invite them in." A slight surprise flashed in Ji Chenyuan's eyes. It was normal for Captain Wu to come to see him, after all, he was his subordinate. But the fact that he came with the other two ladies was self-evident.
Before long, led by a servant, several figures walked slowly in. The one in the lead was Madam He, the Minister of War; to her left was Madam Lin, the Vice Minister of Rites; and to her right was Colonel Wu.
"Madam, General, Madam Zhou." The group entered and bowed.
"May I ask what brings you two ladies here?" the old lady asked.
"Madam, we have come for only one thing. We humbly request that you, General Ji, and Madam Zhou, intervene on our behalf," said Madam He.
"And what about you, Captain Wu?" Ji Chenyuan asked.
"This humble servant is the same as the two ladies."
"At lunch today, your daughter Ji Jiuying beat up Yun Ran and several colleagues on the street, and even... she stomped on Ran'er's dantian. My poor Ran'er is still lying in bed unconscious." Madam He said angrily, pointing at Ji Jiuying.
"My beloved Ze'er and Ling'er are covered in whip marks. General Ji, please give us justice!" Madam Lin cried.
"General, I humbly beg you to grant me justice," Captain Wu said solemnly, clasping his hands together.
Ji Chenyuan looked at Ji Jiuying with suspicion. How could someone who couldn't cultivate have injured them? Thinking about what he had recently discovered, could it be that she had really changed?
Ji Fengyan looked at Zhou Haiping, and both of them revealed gloating smiles. This was going to be interesting.
Ji Jiuying picked up the pastries and ate them leisurely, as if what they were saying had nothing to do with her.
"You unfilial daughter, kneel down before me!" Ji Chenyuan was furious at her indifferent attitude. She was utterly lawless, and he had to teach this unfilial daughter a lesson today.
An invisible pressure swept over her, and Ji Jiuying felt as if a thousand-pound boulder was pressing down on her shoulders, forcing her to kneel. Fine sweat beaded on her forehead, her teeth clenched so tightly that they clicked, and a trickle of blood flowed from the corner of her mouth.
If it weren't for her strong mental fortitude, she probably would have been kneeling on the ground vomiting blood long ago.
The so-called father judged her based solely on one side of the story, showing how lowly the original owner of this body must have been!
She truly felt sorry for the original owner of this body, having such a father.
"You really are a good father to me. Your daughter was almost beaten to death today, and you did nothing about it. What's wrong with me acting in self-defense? Who can I blame if I'm not as skilled as the other person?" Ji Jiuying said sarcastically.
"you······"
Ji Chenyuan was speechless for a moment. He withdrew his oppressive aura, narrowed his eyes, and then seriously examined Ji Jiuying. He was now quite certain that she could cultivate, and that her cultivation level was not low.
She became a spirit master right under his nose. Who was helping her behind the scenes? Could it be related to that person?
Ji Jiuying looked at his ever-changing expression and narrowed her eyes in confusion.
From the father's perspective, if a daughter who had been crippled for nearly ten years suddenly became able to cultivate, would there be no joy in his eyes, but rather astonishment and curiosity?
"You're talking nonsense! Ran'er never hit you. You're not injured at all. On the contrary, Ran'er is covered in injuries and your dantian was destroyed. What's the difference between that and killing her?" Madam He said angrily.
"Brilliant, truly brilliant!" A voice rang out from outside the main hall.
Upon hearing this, the people inside turned around and saw a man in a red brocade robe enter with four guards.
Upon recognizing the person, Ji Chenyuan immediately bowed and greeted the Second Prince.
Inside the main hall, everyone except Ji Jiuying bowed.
Second Prince?
Information about the Second Prince surfaced in Ji Jiuying's mind.
Jun Lintian was born to the Queen of Cangyue Kingdom, but since the unexpected death of the eldest prince, he has become unruly and irresponsible, spending his days playing and getting along with all the other princes. Even the emperor couldn't do anything about him.
Later, he was known as the incompetent prince.
"No need for formalities." Jun Lintian sat down next to Ji Jiuying.
Ji Chenyuan and the others exchanged glances, wondering what the Second Prince, who had only returned a few days ago, was doing at the General's Mansion.
"This afternoon, I personally witnessed your children surrounding Ji Jiuying, intending to whip her, but they were instead beaten. They were outmatched and yet dared to argue. Furthermore, as far as I know, your children have beaten Ji Jiuying in the street more than once."
"Are you lying or did I see it wrong?" Jun Lintian glanced at the crowd.
Upon hearing this, everyone froze on the spot.
Is the Second Prince here to help Ji Jiuying? How does Ji Jiuying know the Second Prince?
Only Ji Jiuying remained calm. Five years ago, at a palace banquet, Ji Jiuying was bullied by some royal princes and nobles. It was the Second Prince who helped her, and the two became good friends.
However, after the palace banquet, Jun Lintian was sent out of the palace by the emperor to study under a master.
"Why are you all silent?" Jun Lintian asked, looking at everyone.
Madam He, Madam Lin, and Lieutenant Wu exchanged glances, their throats feeling like they had bones stuck in them, unable to answer.
"Um?"
Left with no other choice, Captain Wu could only reply, "Your Highness, it is my fault for failing to properly discipline your children."
"Your Highness, it is my fault for failing to properly discipline your children," said Madam Lin, echoing the sentiments of others.
Only Madam He was at a loss for words. The Second Prince was certainly not mistaken, but she had just said in front of everyone that Ran'er had not hit Ji Jiuying. If she admitted it now, how could she face people in the future?
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