Hua Siyun's tone was full of surprise. Li Jiuge, who already disliked her, immediately glared at her. "Should we know about it?"
Hua Siyun turned her head and saw that look in Li Jiuge's eyes, the look of an elder looking at a junior. She finally couldn't hold it in anymore. "What's with that look in your eyes?"
Li Jiuge knew it was better not to let too many people know about Ji Yunxi's past and present lives, so she shook her head.
But the more she refused to say, the more Hua Siyun felt there was a secret they were hiding from her. It felt like a cat was scratching at her heart.
Feng Xingzhi also noticed something strange about Li Jiuge's look. He whispered to Ji Yunxi, "What's wrong with her? Her look seems..."
"Very kind, right?" Ji Yunxi finished Feng Xingzhi's sentence.
Seeing him nod, Ji Yunxi couldn't help laughing. "Because I told her that I'm bringing Hua Siyun along because I'm Hua Siyun's aunt, and she's my close friend. According to seniority, Hua Siyun should also call her aunt."
Feng Xingzhi didn't expect Ji Yunxi to say such a thing. It made Hua Siyun lose a generation for no reason. He found it funny and helplessly shook his head. As long as they were happy.
Hearing Hua Siyun's question, Li Jiuge replied, "I was born with an eye problem. Don't mind me."
Ji Yunyi burst out laughing.
Hua Siyun knew it couldn't be just that, but since Li Jiuge didn't want to say, she had no choice. "Fine, since that's the case, I won't ask anymore. But you should know this person. He's from Southern Yan, the eldest legitimate son of the Qi family, one of the three great families in Southern Yan, Qi Haoyang."
"Qi Haoyang?!"
Ji Yunxi naturally knew this person, but they had never interacted with each other.
Hua Siyun shook her head. "I heard he was as famous as Miss Ji. So over the years, I always thought Miss Ji and Young Master Qi were a couple. I didn't expect that in the end, she would get engaged to Brother Xingzhi."
There was a hint of resentment in her last words.
Feng Xingzhi felt heartache. Just when Su Ningyuan had left, was he going to face Qi Haoyang now?
"Xixi is mine."
He was like a trapped beast, firmly protecting his master and never letting go.
Hearing his almost unhesitating words, Hua Siyun couldn't help thinking that if she could also get the true heart of such a person, it might be worth it.
Even if Ji Yunxi was a fool, she could tell that Hua Siyun was really interested. She looked at Feng Xingzhi. He was really a heartbreaker.
Ji Yunyi found Hua Siyun's words harsh. Even if she was considered Ji Yunxi's niece, it still wouldn't do!
"So what if you didn't expect it? If everything could be expected by you, it would be a problem. Besides, we people from Southern Yan didn't even know they had a relationship. But you, a princess from Northern Di, know so much. You must have just imagined it, right?"
Hua Siyun was stunned for a moment and had nothing to say.
Ji Yunxi now understood that Hua Siyun actually had an ulterior motive and wanted to sow discord between her and Feng Xingzhi.
It seemed that when she saw the Empress of Northern Di later, she must teach her how to discipline her children. She had raised her own younger sister well back then.
"Alright, it's getting late. We need to find a place to spend the night."
Hua Siyun was stunned. "What? We're going to spend the night here?"
Li Jiuge was speechless. "Isn't that obvious? Do you expect this illusion to conjure up an inn for you?"
"It's not impossible..." Hua Siyun thought simply. After all, she had too little experience.
Feng Xingzhi ignored her. He remembered that there was a medium-sized cave on the way here. It would be just right for them to take shelter.
"Xixi, when we came here, there was a cave on the mountain in the west. There are no fierce beasts there, so it should be suitable for us to take shelter."
They rushed there without stopping. Fortunately, it hadn't been occupied yet. It was just big enough for them to sleep in.
Ji Yunxi looked around. She had to admit that it was an excellent location. It was on a high place and could overlook the situation below the mountain. "Since we're here, let's rest on this level first."
"Okay." Ji Yunyi was also satisfied. "Most of the fierce beasts on this level have been dealt with. And at night, they probably won't come out."
"Even so, we still need to take turns keeping watch at night to be safe." Feng Xingzhi looked around. After making sure there was no problem, he pulled Ji Yunxi to sit down.
"Azhi is right. Then I'll take the middle shift."
Who knew that the middle shift was the most uncomfortable one. Ji Yunyi couldn't bear to let his sister suffer, so he immediately stopped her. "I'll take the middle shift."
Feng Xingzhi saw Ji Yunxi slightly frown and knew she wanted to be strong and definitely didn't want her brother to suffer. "Second brother, let Xixi take the shift. I'll accompany her then."
Ji Yunyi didn't expect this. He immediately frowned. "Your Highness, you..."
Li Jiuge knew he was stupid. She quickly reached out and covered his mouth. "Alright, Yunxi, you take the middle shift!"
"Mmmph!"
Li Jiuge laughed and dragged him away. "Are you stupid?"
Finally able to speak, Ji Yunyi was a little angry and blushed. "What are you doing! Be careful or I'll tell my eldest brother!"
Li Jiuge burst out laughing. "Are you still a child? Can't win a fight so you go find your brother?"
"You mind your own business! Why did you have to drag me away? It'll be so hard for Yunxi to take the middle shift."
Helplessly shaking her head, Li Jiuge clicked her tongue twice. "When we get back to the capital, I must find a beautiful noble lady for you, so you won't be so clueless."
"What do you mean?"
"Didn't cousin say he'll get up to accompany Yunxi? They've been with us these days. They need some alone time. Why are you so clueless?"
Hearing that they would be alone, Ji Yunyi exclaimed, "No!"
"Shut up!"
None of them paid attention to Hua Siyun. She was silent for a while and then stood up and said, "Then I'll take the first shift."
"Okay, then Azhi will take the second shift, second brother will take the shift after mine, and Jiuge will take the last shift."
The first and the last shifts were relatively easy. They were all exhausted and had nothing to say. After the assignment, they each went to one side and leaned against the stone wall to fall asleep.
Feng Xingzhi leaned against Ji Yunxi's side, reached out and held her hand, gently stroking it.
"Xixi, sleep well for a while. I'll protect you."
Ji Yunxi leaned on his body and soon fell into a deep sleep. When she woke up again, it was already the Mao hour. Li Jiuge was keeping watch. She knew Feng Xingzhi hadn't woken her up.
Seeing her wake up, Li Jiuge lowered her voice. "Sleep a little more. You've only been asleep for a short time."
Ji Yunxi smiled helplessly. "I never got up."
Li Jiuge immediately understood. "Tsk tsk, I should have thought of it earlier. You're cousin's sweetheart!"
"Don't talk nonsense!"
The two whispered to each other, but their ears were keenly focused on the outside.
Suddenly, there came a sound of footsteps. The two immediately fell silent, holding their breath and staring at the outside, ready to defend themselves.