For a moment, everyone in the room fell silent.
Zhu Wanyi was the first to leave. She had known Ji Yunxi for only a short time and didn't know her well enough, so she didn't feel much about her changes.
Feng Xingzhi looked at her, his heart filled with indescribable complexity.
He thought to himself that Yunxi was so amazing. She seemed not to need his help and protection at all. It seemed that she could handle everything on her own. So, would there come a day when she would think he was redundant and then abandon him?
On the other hand, he was worried that Yunxi was naturally sensitive. The extra memories had already weighed heavily on her mind. Now that she suddenly noticed her own transformation, would she be able to bear it?
He remembered that Ji Yunxi had mercilessly beheaded the Qiao family before and had insisted on punishing the person today regardless of their pleas. Such a decisive personality was indeed different from the previous Ji Yunxi.
Ji Yunxi felt a bit nervous seeing him silent. She could naturally feel her own changes, which meant Feng Xingzhi could also see them. Would he dislike this new version of herself?
A great sense of panic enveloped her. She was afraid that Feng Xingzhi would say something hurtful to her the next moment.
"Qingxuan, Ashu, you two go out first."
Ji Yunxi suddenly spoke and sent the two of them out, leaving only Feng Xingzhi behind.
Qingxuan and Lushu exchanged a glance and nodded slightly. Then they both turned around and left.
After everyone left, Ji Yunxi stood up and walked directly to Feng Xingzhi. She reached out and hugged him.
"Azhi..." There was a sob in her voice.
Feng Xingzhi was stunned for a moment but subconsciously hugged her back. "Yunxi, what's wrong? Are you tired?"
The one he loved shook her head in his arms. Feng Xingzhi felt her warmth and the occasional fragrance on her body. Then he realized that he was just worrying unnecessarily. No matter what she became, his love for her would never change.
Ji Yunxi asked cautiously, "Do you think I'm too cruel?"
"Why do you say that?" Feng Xingzhi hadn't hugged her like this for a long time, so he didn't want to let go at all.
Seeing that he didn't let go, Ji Yunxi naturally let him be. She also felt a little comforted.
"I wanted to kill him just because he said a few words. Do you think I'm being too petty?"
Feng Xingzhi smiled and stroked her head. But his action made Ji Yunxi even more nervous.
"I could have spared him, but I couldn't. Can you understand me?"
"Of course. Yunxi is the master of Zhuyi Tower. Naturally, you need to establish your authority. Without rules, nothing can be accomplished. He violated the taboo."
Ji Yunxi finally breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that Feng Xingzhi would never think she was a bad person. He would surely understand everything she did.
"He made too much of a commotion. Many people must have known about it. If I didn't kill him, more people would keep an eye on Zhuyi Tower in the future. Others might also imitate him and covet the people in our tower. It wouldn't matter if I left. But when we're not around, it would be very difficult for these girls."
Feng Xingzhi saw her with tears in her eyes, looking up at him. He gently kissed her forehead. "I know. I understand. You did the right thing. There's no need to blame yourself."
Feng Xingzhi's consolation was like the spring breeze turning into rain, washing away all the confusion in Ji Yunxi's heart.
Seeing that Yunxi was no longer so agitated, he then asked, "Are you a little scared, Yunxi?"
Ji Yunxi didn't say a word and just quietly stayed in his arms.
"Yunxi, did you hear what Qingxuan and Lushu said just now? Don't take it to heart. A person's change is not necessarily a bad thing. How do you know that the you before regaining your memories wouldn't have handled this matter the same way?"
"Just follow your heart."
Ji Yunxi looked into Feng Xingzhi's eyes. It seemed that in every life, he would stare into her eyes like this, imprinting her deeply in his mind and placing her on the tip of his heart.
She hadn't been looking forward to her marriage with Feng Xingzhi before. In fact, because of those memories, she had been avoiding it.
But now she suddenly thought that if she could marry such a good person and he would belong to her from then on, how wonderful that would be!
As soon as this thought came to her, Ji Yunxi blushed and suddenly lowered her head.
Feng Xingzhi was stunned. "What's wrong?"
Ji Yunxi said shyly, "Don't look at me!"
He let out a muffled laugh in his chest, making his chest tremble. So she was shy.
After Ji Yunxi calmed down, she called everyone back.
Apparently, Lushu and Qingxuan must have had a quarrel outside the door. They glanced at each other, snorted, and turned their heads away.
Seeing that Ji Yunxi wasn't sad because of his words, Qingxuan finally breathed a sigh of relief and silently scolded himself that he shouldn't be so outspoken in the future.
Lushu stepped forward and asked, "Madam, I heard that the man was a general from Beidi. Do we need to send people from Menghua Pavilion to handle the aftermath? It's better to handle it cleanly to avoid any future troubles."
Zhu Wanyi was a bit dissatisfied after hearing this. Although Menghua Pavilion was well - known, Zhuyi Tower was not inferior. Zhuyi Tower didn't need the help of Menghua Pavilion at all.
"What? Do you look down on our Zhuyi Tower?"
There was a hint of hostility in Zhu Wanyi's tone, which immediately made Lushu feel unhappy.
"I don't look down on you. It's just that Menghua Pavilion was established several hundred years earlier than Zhuyi Tower. It has a more solid foundation and branches in all four countries. It's more convenient to act. If Madam Zhu is not willing, I naturally have nothing to say."
Zhu Wanyi knew he was right but was still very unconvinced. "What's the use of being established for a long time? The wealth of our Zhuyi Tower is something you can never reach!"
Ji Yunxi really didn't expect that this could also make them quarrel. She was a bit helpless and exchanged a glance with Feng Xingzhi.
Feng Xingzhi suddenly leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Shall we leave first?"
Ji Yunxi's eyes lit up. Dancing had already been tiring, and now having to watch them quarrel was really exhausting. She immediately nodded, wishing she could leave right away.
Lushu and Zhu Wanyi were still arguing.
"What's the use of having money? Our Menghua Pavilion is famous all over the world!"
"Are you blind? So many powerful and noble people came today. Can your Menghua Pavilion get to know them?"
Qingxuan looked helpless and quickly stopped them. "Okay, okay. Both of you are the masters and stewards of great sects. Why are you still so childish, quarreling here? Aren't you afraid of being laughed at?"
"Who dares to laugh at me? I'd like to see!"
Lushu was in a bad mood. First, Qingxuan was the contract spirit beast of the Madam, which made him closer to her than Lushu. Now there was Zhu Wanyi. His position was in jeopardy again. Thinking of this, he was determined to overpower Zhuyi Tower.
Zhu Wanyi naturally had the same idea. Even though both Menghua Pavilion and Zhuyi Tower belonged to Ji Yunxi, there had to be a ranking!