The white-robed woman stood up, and the guards beside her quickly lined up, preparing to leave.
Suddenly, Feng Xingzhi spoke up, "You just gave us a gift. Now, I'll return the favor."
As he finished speaking, several guards on the left side of the white-robed woman suddenly spat out mouthfuls of blood. Then, they began to fight each other ferociously, each blow aimed at killing the other.
The white-robed woman didn't make a single move. Instead, she vanished into thin air right in front of everyone.
Ji Yunxi was quite curious. Feng Xingzhi was always a cautious person. They were still on the enemy's territory. Why did he suddenly start attacking?
"Azhi, what's going on?"
Li Jiuge was also shocked. This cousin of hers, who had been called a good-for-nothing for over twenty years, suddenly became so powerful.
"They attacked me."
Feng Xingzhi didn't answer. Instead, Ji Yunyi stepped forward to explain, "I was too impatient just now. I even said some inappropriate things. But Qing Xuan noticed that I was under someone's influence. They messed with my mind. If no one had noticed, I might have... died from manic depression in the future."
As Ji Yunyi explained, Ji Yunxi's eyes gradually darkened.
She felt a bit regretful. She should have just fought that woman right then. This kind of underhanded behavior was truly disgusting!
Li Jiuge was fuming, but there were still tears on her face.
"I'm so angry!"
With her chubby cheeks, her anger looked rather cute.
Ji Yunxi couldn't help but laugh, "Forget it. Since she got away this time, we'll settle the score later. Let's go first."
Li Jiuge's clothes weren't thick enough. She hadn't felt cold just now, but now her lips were turning purple from the cold.
"Yunxi, let's hurry. It's so cold here..."
She grabbed Ji Yunxi's hand, and with a group of people following behind, they rushed out, wishing they could fly down Lingyun Mountain right away.
However, as soon as they stepped out of the main hall and reached the outside of the manor, they saw Ji Yuchen rushing towards them.
Li Jiuge, who had been comforted earlier, felt her sadness well up again.
From afar, Ji Yuchen saw the pale and disheveled little princess. His heart ached.
He quickened his steps, first stroking his sister's head, "How are you? Is everything okay?"
Just as Li Jiuge was about to mention the blood contract, Ji Yunxi interrupted her.
"What could happen to me? The prince, the second brother, and all these people are here."
Ji Yuchen took a look and finally felt relieved. He nodded and then turned his attention to Li Jiuge.
He took off his cloak and wrapped it around Li Jiuge. A wave of warmth instantly surrounded her.
Ji Yuchen looked at Feng Xingzhi and suddenly said, "I'm sorry."
Feng Xingzhi nodded but didn't say a word. Their cryptic conversation left the others completely confused.
The next second, Ji Yuchen picked up Li Jiuge in his arms and headed down the mountain first.
Ji Yunyi was completely shocked. Was this really his elder brother, who usually even thought twice before smiling? He actually carried the Princess of Nanyan away!
"Second brother, let's go!"
Ji Yunxi laughed and brushed the snow off Ji Yunyi's shoulder, "What's wrong, second brother? Are you jealous?"
"Jealous of what?"
"Alas, big brother already has someone he likes. You're the only one in the family... without anyone."
It was like a knife stabbing into Ji Yunyi's heart. Seeing Feng Xingzhi shaking his head helplessly and lovingly as he pulled Ji Yunxi into his arms and walked away, even Qing Xuan and Lu Shu coming over to pat him on the shoulder to inquire, he felt his heart colder than the snow on Lingyun Mountain.
After they went down the mountain, Ji Yuchen settled Li Jiuge down. Ji Yunxi asked, "Big brother, why did you come?"
"That day, when I heard that the princess had run away on her own, I was very worried. But I couldn't stop the matters at hand for a while. After informing the emperor in the palace and getting his permission, I left the capital. Then I received news from the Dreamflower Pavilion saying that you were in Beidi, so I came looking for you."
News from the Dreamflower Pavilion?
Ji Yunxi looked at Lu Shu questioningly. Seeing that he was also confused, she realized that this might have something to do with Feng Xingzhi.
If someone could persuade the emperor to let the prime minister leave the capital, it could only be this much-loved prince.
Ji Yunxi looked at Feng Xingzhi. Seeing him nod slightly, she understood.
There was no need to expose it in front of big brother. Ji Yunxi changed the topic, "Then, big brother, have you arranged all the affairs in the court and the mansion properly before leaving the capital?"
Ji Yuchen stroked Ji Yunxi's head, "My little sister has grown up. She even knows how to care about her big brother."
"I've always cared about you."
"Don't worry. The steward is still in the mansion. As for the court, since the emperor dared to let me out, there's no need for us to worry. But what about you? Are you hiding something from your big brother?"
Ji Yuchen looked at the people in blue shirts around. These people were extremely respectful, especially when facing his own little sister. They were even more careful.
But he recognized that this was the uniform of the Dreamflower Pavilion disciples.
Ji Yunxi was a bit slow to react and looked a bit dazed, "What am I hiding from you?"
"Why did the disciples of the Dreamflower Pavilion come to deliver the message? And now they're following you around and being so... respectful?"
Only then did Ji Yunxi suddenly understand. Just as she was about to answer, Ji Yunyi took over.
"Big brother, you don't know this, do you? Our little sister is now the master of the Dreamflower Pavilion. Naturally, they have to be extra respectful." As he said this, he looked at Lu Shu, "Right, steward of the Dreamflower Pavilion?"
"Yes, she is the master."
Ji Yuchen was a bit surprised. But being someone who never showed his emotions easily, he remained calm. However, Li Jiuge let out a shocked cry.
"You're actually the master of the Dreamflower Pavilion?! When did this happen? Why didn't I know, Yunxi!"
Ji Yunxi's ears were ringing from the noise, "It's a long story..."
"Then make it short."
Ji Yunxi sighed, "Anyway, I just became it. I'll explain it in detail later. Now you should rest well."
Li Jiuge seemed to be deep in thought, "No wonder your spiritual power advanced so suddenly. It must have something to do with this, right?"
"Yes, I also got the Nianyun Divine Sword."
The Nianyun Sword on the table seemed to hear its master calling it and immediately moved, indicating its presence.
Li Jiuge didn't show a very strong reaction to the Nianyun Sword. Instead, she reached out and grabbed Ji Yunxi, whispering, "I've heard that the people in the Dreamflower Pavilion are cold-blooded and only care about money. Will it be very difficult for you to manage as the master?" As she said this, she also glanced at Lu Shu.
Lu Shu pouted. With his considerable spiritual power, he could clearly hear this conversation, which wasn't very far away and not very quiet.
Ji Yunxi didn't look at Lu Shu. Instead, she looked at Feng Xingzhi and couldn't help but smile. If Li Jiuge knew that Feng Xingzhi was the deputy master now, would she feel embarrassed because of what she just said?
"It's just a rumor," she said, although she found it amusing, she still explained.
"Humph, just hearsay. Is it possible that these rules were set by her?"
Lu Shu pouted and looked at Ji Yunxi.