A cold and clear voice rang out, and everyone's eyes turned to look at the source of the voice.
Ji Chenyuan reached out halfway to accept the imperial edict, unsure whether to accept it or not.
A graceful figure in a pure white dress walked in with poise and elegance. Her features were exquisite, her complexion serene, and her flowing robes exuded a refined air, like a fairy descending from the forest, each step a lotus blossom.
Upon seeing Ji Jiuying, Jun Linyu was first taken aback, then narrowed his eyes slightly. The aura emanating from her surprised him, and there was even a hint of familiarity? Then came an undisguised disgust!
Pack?
No matter how much she pretends, she's still a useless piece of trash who can't cultivate, a worthless vase. Does she think that this prince will look at her differently?
He'd seen this kind of trick countless times!
Ji Jiuying ignored everyone and walked straight to Jun Linyu to take the imperial edict that belonged to her.
Her clear eyes shone like stars; one has to admit, Ji Jiuying's eyes were extremely beautiful.
Ji Jiuying looked in the direction of the Ji family with a half-smile, and finally her gaze landed on Ji Rufeng and Ji Fengyan!
When Ji Rufeng and Ji Fengyan saw Ji Jiuying appear here unharmed, they were shocked and their eyes widened as if they had seen a ghost!
The group's gazes met in mid-air, their icy expressions instantly turning sharp and murderous, startling Ji Rufeng and Ji Fengyan, who both shivered violently.
Zhou Haiping was also completely bewildered. Didn't Yan'er say she died in the secret realm? How could she be here?
Not to mention Zhou Haiping, even Ji Rufeng and Ji Fengyan were unaware of what was going on! The secret realm had clearly closed right before their eyes.
Fortunately, the emperor has already issued an edict to annul the engagement.
"Jiu'er, why haven't you greeted His Highness the Third Prince yet?" Ji Chenyuan reminded her seriously, his attitude completely different from Ji Fengyan's.
"Is there anything else?" Ji Jiuying pretended not to understand his words.
"Jiu'er, your father wants you to pay your respects to the Third Prince!" Zhou Haiping said, feigning concern.
However, Ji Jiuying turned her head and glanced at her.
"What's it to you?"
Zhou Haiping looked at Ji Chenyuan with a feigned aggrieved expression.
"Jiu'er, how dare you speak to your mother like that? Do you think it would kill you to ask you to pay your respects to the Third Prince? How could my General's Mansion have a daughter like you who doesn't know any manners!"
"Mother? She doesn't even deserve that title."
"Furthermore, my mother isn't around, and my father doesn't care whether I live or die. I should be grateful that I've survived to this age. What more do you expect me to know about manners and etiquette?"
Ji Jiuying's tone was laced with undisguised sarcasm.
“You…” Ji Chenyuan was so angry at Ji Jiuying that he trembled.
"What do you mean, 'you'? If Father can't refute this, then he should organize his thoughts before speaking to me again."
In an instant, Ji Chenyuan's face turned a deep purplish-red, and his eyes seemed to spit fire as he looked at Ji Jiuying. But remembering that there were outsiders present, he suppressed his anger and said, "I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Third Prince."
"It's nothing!" Jun Linyu replied politely, looking at Ji Jiuying with a puzzled expression. How did this good-for-nothing become so eloquent? In the past, she was too afraid to even breathe loudly.
"Father, don't be angry. Sister didn't mean to talk back to you." Seeing this, Ji Fengyan stepped forward and supported Ji Chenyuan's arm.
Hearing this, Ji Chenyuan felt a little better. This was his good daughter.
Then Ji Fengyan looked at Ji Jiuying with a somewhat forced smile, but she still quickly ran up to Ji Jiuying and pretended to be very happy.
"Sister, you're finally back! You're a woman who can't cultivate, so you're powerless to fight back when something happens. Father, Mother, and I have been so worried about you these past few days. Please don't ever run off alone again!"
Hehe~ Ji Fengyan's skill in playing the innocent has clearly deepened quite a bit. Her words sounded flawless, as if she genuinely cared about her older sister, but it was precisely these words that made others start to have some uneasy speculations.
"Shut up, stop with your hypocritical face, it's disgusting."
Upon hearing this, Ji Fengyan put on a wronged and sad expression, her eyes slightly reddening, and her body seemed unable to stand up.
Jun Linyu stepped forward and pulled Ji Fengyan into his arms, roaring, "Ji Jiuying, you poisonous woman! Yan'er was worried about you and went out to look for you, and you are so ungrateful!"
The hatred in Ji Fengyan's eyes vanished instantly, replaced by tears welling up in her eyes. She said softly, "Sister, I understand that you've been staying out all night these past few days and people are talking about you. It must have been hard for you. As long as you're not angry anymore, I'll accept it even if you hit or scold me."
After saying this, Ji Fengyan cried with tears streaming down her face. The servants and attendants around her felt sorry for her and whispered about Ji Jiuying's faults.
"Yan'er, this kind of ungrateful person doesn't deserve your support," Ji Rufeng said, adding fuel to the fire.
He still couldn't understand how she got out when he had used all his strength to knock her into the secret realm.
Jun Linyu's hand continued to soothe Ji Fengyan's back, while his gaze towards Ji Jiuying grew increasingly disgusted.
Fortunately, his father agreed to dissolve the engagement; otherwise, he would have been unable to hold his head up in the capital if he had married such a good-for-nothing.
He didn't understand how this good-for-nothing could have returned unharmed after disappearing for several days. Why didn't he just die out there? But no matter what, he couldn't let her interfere with his and Yan'er's wedding.
Jun Linyu looked at Ji Jiuying with a gloomy face and said with disgust, "A person who has lost her virtue and chastity is not worthy of being called the Third Prince's Consort, let alone caring so much about Yan'er. Considering that you are her sister, kneel down and kowtow to Yan'er to admit your mistake, and then get out!"
Although Ji Fengyan still looked aggrieved, the smugness and viciousness that flashed in her eyes were tinged with a hint of gloating.
The surrounding crowd suddenly felt a sense of relief, watching the show with amusement, and showed no intention of speaking up for Ji Jiuying.
After a brief moment of stunned silence, Ji Jiuying chuckled.
The laughter sent a chill down the spines of those around them.
"why are you laughing?"
Jun Linyu frowned and asked.
Ji Jiuying looked coldly at Jun Linyu with her clear, pool-like eyes. "I'm laughing. You, this Sha cup, aren't very good-looking, but I thought you were very beautiful."
"presumptuous!"
"You wicked girl!"
Jun Linyu was furious, his face revealing undisguised killing intent.
Ji Chenyuan was furious with this wretched girl. How dare she talk back to the Third Prince like that? Did she want to kill his family?
Ji Fengyan pretended to help Ji Jiuying, her voice so gentle it was almost dripping with tenderness, "Sister, don't anger the Third Prince, quickly apologize to him."
Ji Fengyan spoke with genuine sincerity, as if she were truly worried about Ji Jiuying, but if she complied with her wishes, it would be tantamount to confirming the charge of losing her virginity.
What a vicious heart!
"Ji Fengyan, stop pretending. We both know exactly what you're thinking."
Ji Jiuying sneered.
"I didn't~ Sister~ I wasn't pretending!" Ji Fengyan said with a wronged expression.
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