Everyone heaved a sigh of relief. Yun Luotian whispered to Yun Hui, "Senior Brother, Uncle Master's stern face really gave me a fright just now."
Yun Hui nodded too. "Me too. After all, he's our uncle..."
Yun Han pretended not to hear what they were saying. He glanced at Yu Mingyi, who had been caught red - handed. "Yun Xi, how do you plan to deal with him?"
Ji Yunxi pursed her lips. In fact, she had been thinking about this matter just now.
She guessed that he had indeed done something wrong. However, the fact was that he had helped them. If he hadn't first unlocked most of the seals on Feng Xingzhi, even if Qing Xuan had entered his body, it might not have been possible for Feng Xingzhi to regain his memory.
Moreover, he was the prince of the Merman Clan, with a special status. If they took action rashly, they were afraid of pushing the Merman Clan to their opposite side.
But he had tampered with things, and it was impossible not to mind.
Ji Yunxi turned her head and looked at Feng Xingzhi with a hint of apology.
"Your Highness has helped us a lot before. Although he has done something wrong, it doesn't really deserve punishment."
Hearing Ji Yunxi say this, the expectation in Yu Mingyi's eyes suddenly brightened again. However, the next moment, Ji Yunxi said coldly, "Since that's the case, we won't dwell on this matter. But please go back, Your Highness. You... can't stay here anymore."
She took out something wrapped in a handkerchief from her bosom. This was something Yu Mingyi had bought for her on the street in the Northern Lands. She hadn't accepted it at that time, but later he had sent someone to deliver it.
"Your Highness, this..." Ji Yunxi didn't elaborate, but Feng Xingzhi could tell what might be wrapped in the handkerchief. He immediately felt a bit dissatisfied and gave Yu Mingyi a piercing look.
Looking at the bracelet, Yu Mingyi knew that today's matter was irreversible. No matter how much he regretted it, it was too late.
"I can leave, but you should keep this."
However, Ji Yunxi shook her head resolutely. "I can't accept a reward without merit. It's not appropriate for me to have this."
Her attitude was very cold, and her refusal was undeniable. It was obvious that she wanted to sever ties with Yu Mingyi.
Yu Mingyi wanted to say something else. When he looked up, he saw Feng Xingzhi's murderous expression. The divine sword in his hand also seemed to be affected by its master's attitude and was trembling slightly, as if it would slash him to death the next moment if Feng Xingzhi let go.
Sighing, Yu Mingyi could only reach out and take back the bracelet.
He knew he was in the wrong and had no face to stay. Although this farce had attracted a lot of people, the Merman Clan was not yet aware of it. Taking advantage of the night, he packed his things and left with his maids.
After all, they were a different race. Afraid that this matter would further intensify the conflict, Ji Yunxi ordered that no one should mention it again.
Yun Luotian and Qing Xuan folded their arms and pretended to see them off. Standing at the door, they watched the grand departure of the Merman Clan, feeling a bit helpless.
"Tsk tsk. You said what couldn't this prince do? He just had to tamper with Feng Xingzhi." Yun Luotian had an expression of hating iron for not being steel. Before, she had thought that Yu Mingyi would surely seize the opportunity if he got one.
Who would have thought that he had directly turned the opportunity into a messy situation.
Qing Xuan nodded too. "That's right. I trusted him before, but it was all in vain."
"Moreover, Senior Sister and Feng Xingzhi have had a relationship for so many years. Before, it was that bitch Jiang Yaoji who had interfered. Now that she's out of the picture, how could Senior Sister take a fancy to him?"
The two of them mocked Yu Mingyi, not knowing that Ji Yunxi had come behind them.
"Really? It seems you two know quite well." Ji Yunxi suddenly spoke up, which gave them a start. "I don't know who was praising him before. What? Now you can't stand him?"
The two of them were mocked by Ji Yunxi and felt a bit embarrassed.
"Hey, Qing Xuan, are you sleepy?" Yun Luotian stiffly changed the topic.
Qing Xuan was confused. "I'm not..."
"You are sleepy! You must be sleepy!" Yun Luotian pushed him. "Senior Sister, I'll go and rest first."
With that, she ran away in a flash.
Ji Yunxi shook her head helplessly. These two live - wires would probably make it even more lively when Lu Shu came back.
Early the next morning, when Ji Yunxi woke up, she felt as if she was still in a dream. Was A Zhi really awake?
After much thought, she still got up and planned to go and check. However, as soon as she opened the door, she saw Feng Xingzhi standing outside.
He was holding a plate of snacks in one hand, and his other hand was half - raised, about to knock on the door.
Seeing Ji Yunxi come out, he said gently, "I guessed you should be awake, so I brought you some snacks."
Ji Yunxi saw his eyes, as if the previous separation had never existed. She smiled and stepped aside to let him in.
Feng Xingzhi was not polite. After entering, he sat down directly and looked around.
"What's wrong?"
Feng Xingzhi raised his eyes. He had tossed and turned all night. Just thinking about Ji Yunxi having received Yu Mingyi's bracelet, the old jealousy couldn't help but rise.
His tone carried a hint of jealousy. "You... how could you accept his bracelet?"
Ji Yunxi didn't expect that the first thing he said after entering the door was about the bracelet. For a moment, she felt helpless and amused. "What? Can't I accept it?"
"Of course not!" Feng Xingzhi was rarely unsteady. His jealous look made Ji Yunxi feel a bit better.
She pretended to be angry. "How dare you say that to me? You even moved into the Jiang Mansion and paraded on horseback with her so grandly. Many people said you were going to marry her. I just accepted a bracelet, and you're unhappy?"
Feng Xingzhi paused. He thought to himself that he really had brought up the wrong topic. Now, he had even got himself into a corner.
"I..."
"What are you going to say?! Didn't I tell you to be careful back then? But what did you do? You not only forgot me but also believed Jiang Yaoji's nonsense and came back to deceive me. That sword strike was really hard!"
Feng Xingzhi didn't completely forget those memories. He still remembered how he had lured Ji Yunxi out of the barrier in Qinshe Valley and then hurt her severely.
He felt even more embarrassed, while Ji Yunxi took the opportunity to express all her grievances during this period.
Feng Xingzhi listened to her quietly. Then he reached out and held her hand. "It's all my fault."
He didn't mean to complain but was full of guilt. His recklessness had made everyone suffer with him.
After Ji Yunxi had vented enough, she calmed down and sighed. "Actually, it's not your fault. As long as you're back, that's enough."
"What should we do next?"
"Everything else can be postponed, but we have to bring A Shu back quickly. Jiang Yaoji is not a kind person. She might take out her anger on Lu Shu because you left."
"Jiang Yaoji now has A Shu in her hand, as well as the people from Fengche Palace and Menghua Pavilion. We have to think of a way."
Ji Yunxi remembered Feng Heyang and Emperor Feng Ji. "I forgot to tell you. Emperor Feng Ji is already better. Yun Luotian and I saved him. Before, we wanted Feng Heyang and Feng Ji to pretend to defect to you and Jiang Yaoji, but now it's not necessary."