Ji Yunyi was caught in the middle, feeling extremely awkward. As a sister - complex guy, he shouldn't have sided with Feng Xingzhi.
However, he also knew that if Ji Yunxi couldn't marry Feng Xingzhi, it might be hard for her to find a better man. Although Feng Xingzhi's spiritual power and cultivation were low, his status could offer great protection to Ji Yunxi. Moreover, Ji Yunyi had always seen his true love for Ji Yunxi.
Sighing, he knew he had to be the peace - maker.
"Big brother, Your Highness. It's all for Yunxi's sake. Why say such things?" Ji Yunyi said while separating the two. "We'll be family sooner or later!"
Ji Yuchen immediately glared at Ji Yunyi. He wished he could throw this fence - sitting younger brother out. Who would be family with this man who climbed over his sister's wall at night!
Feng Xingzhi gave Ji Yunyi a grateful look. Knowing he should give him face, he obediently avoided Ji Yuchen's gaze.
Ji Yuchen gritted his teeth and said, "Ji Yunyi! You're a Ji!"
Ji Yunyi grinned and whispered, "Big brother, Feng Xingzhi contributed to getting the Seven - Leaf Divination Star Fruit. He truly treats Yunxi well. If we change the future brother - in - law, he might not be as good!"
Ji Yuchen wasn't stupid. He knew Ji Yunyi was right, but he was still very angry. No matter what, climbing over the wall was unacceptable!
To change the topic, Ji Yunyi asked curiously, "Since these two are your and Yunxi's contracted spirit beasts, why are they fighting?"
Speaking of this, Feng Xingzhi looked at Lu Shu and Qing Xuan. The two exchanged a glance and saw disgust for each other in each other's eyes.
"Humph!"
With a cold snort, they both turned their heads away.
Ji Yunyi had intended to smooth things over, but these two didn't cooperate. Lu Shu walked out of the darkness. When Ji Yunyi saw his face, he frowned. Wasn't this the person who fought with Ji Yunxi in the Dream - Splendor Pavilion today?
Was he Feng Xingzhi's contracted spirit beast?!
Wait, when did Yunxi get a contracted spirit beast?!
Ji Yunyi couldn't help but blurt out his surprise.
This question stumped everyone present. Lu Shu was quite pleased. It seemed that in their eyes, Qing Xuan's identity was still unclear!
"Qing Xuan is my contracted spirit beast. I've had him for a long time," Ji Yunxi's voice suddenly came from the room. She was wearing an outer robe, and her face was full of exhaustion.
Ji Yuchen immediately stepped forward and half - supported his sister. "Why did you come out?"
"I'm fine, big brother. I don't know when Qing Xuan and I formed the contract, but it was a very long time ago."
Ji Yuchen glanced at the shadowy figure. There was less defense in his eyes. After all, it was his sister's contracted spirit beast, and spirit beasts and their masters shared a mutual bond. Ji Yuchen naturally regarded him as one of his own.
When Lu Shu saw her come out, anger flashed in his eyes. He tightly gripped his sword, wishing he could go up and fight with her right away.
Feng Xingzhi sensed Lu Shu's hostility and was very confused. Ji Yunxi and Lu Shu had never met before. What deep hatred could there be? Why did Lu Shu hate her so much?
Staring at Lu Shu with a warning look, Feng Xingzhi told him not to hurt Ji Yunxi.
Lu Shu was intimidated by Feng Xingzhi's look. Knowing he couldn't do anything, and if he stayed any longer watching them being harmonious, Lu Shu felt he would surely lose his temper.
Fuming, he turned around and left without bothering to respond to Qing Xuan, who still wanted to provoke him.
Since one of the fighters had left, there was no more conflict in the yard. Ji Yuchen coldly issued an order for Feng Xingzhi to leave.
"Your Highness, it's getting late. Forgive this official for not seeing you off."
"No need."
"Also, Your Highness, please send a visiting card in advance next time you come."
Ji Yunyi almost burst out laughing. He endured it and patted Feng Xingzhi's stiff shoulder. His mocking expression made Feng Xingzhi extremely unhappy.
Ji Yunxi had just woken up from the after - effects of the antidote. She was woken up by the noise and just wanted to go back to sleep. She hardly paid any attention to Feng Xingzhi and turned back into the room.
Feng Xingzhi was driven back to the prince's mansion by his future brother - in - law. He exuded an aura of "keep away" all over.
Feng Qi pumped himself up several times outside the door before he walked in.
"Your Highness, we haven't found any clues about the person who poisoned the Prime Minister's Mansion, but we've got a lead on the poison."
Feng Xingzhi said seriously, "Get up and report."
"Thank you, Your Highness. Your Highness, this kind of poison is very similar to the one made from the seeds of the black mandala and other poisons. The symptoms after being poisoned are also the same. Your subordinate has investigated. This black mandala only grows in Beidi, and the quantity is extremely small and very precious."
Feng Xingzhi looked up. "What do you think?"
"Reporting to Your Highness, your subordinate thinks there are two possibilities for this matter. One is that the royal family of Beidi wants to disintegrate our Nanyan's court. The other is that someone deliberately hired a killer. If it's the royal family of Beidi, we can understand their reason for killing Prime Minister Ji, but your subordinate doesn't understand why they would target the princess."
Hearing this, Feng Xingzhi thought for a moment. "You're right. Beidi doesn't dare to confront Nanyan directly for now."
"Your subordinate thinks that if it's really the royal family of Beidi, there should be more than just Prime Minister Ji poisoned in the court, and it shouldn't be just the princess who was affected in the Ji Mansion. So your subordinate thinks the second possibility is more reliable."
"Moon - Gazing Pavilion," Feng Xingzhi suddenly mentioned this name.
Feng Qi replied, "Previously, when Your Highness and the princess were in Xirong, the Moon - Gazing Pavilion made a move once. So your subordinate thinks that even if we don't know who the mastermind is, it must be right to investigate along the lead of the Moon - Gazing Pavilion."
Feng Xingzhi always trusted his guards. They were capable and loyal, and were his right - hand men after he concealed his true strength.
"Feng Qi, continue to send people to investigate."
The next day.
Ji Yunxi had regained her energy and learned all about what had happened yesterday from Qing Xuan.
She had already known the root cause of the headache, so it wasn't surprising.
However, Ji Yunxi was very curious about Lu Shu.
Lu Shu never hid his disgust for Ji Yunxi, which made Ji Yunxi feel that there was something fishy about it.
How could there be deep hatred between people who didn't even know each other?
Qing Xuan secretly encouraged Ji Yunxi. "Master, in my opinion, you might as well go and ask Feng Xingzhi directly. Lu Shu is his spirit beast. If you two get married and he still has that attitude, how can that be okay? Also, Lu Shu said that Feng Xingzhi is sorry to the pavilion master. Could it be that His Highness the Prince is a philanderer?!"
"Don't talk nonsense," Ji Yunxi interrupted Qing Xuan. She didn't believe that Feng Xingzhi's attitude towards her was all an act, but there was still a sour feeling in her heart.
Just then, Feng Qi followed the butler into the Ji Mansion. When Ji Yunxi saw him, she immediately stepped forward and asked, "Feng Qi."
"Miss Ji."
"Why are you here? Is there something wrong?" Ji Yunxi looked behind him, but there was no one.
"Reporting to the miss, His Highness has ordered your subordinate to discuss something with the Prime Minister."
"Where is the prince?"
Feng Qi's expression was a bit strange, and he stammered.
"Miss Ji, your subordinate has something urgent to do. I'll, I'll leave first!"