As soon as Ji Yuchen walked into the hall, he heard the chatter of the crowd. He had been busy with other matters. When he heard the news that Ji Yunxi had returned, he wanted to come and see her right away, but he simply couldn't get away.
"Just come back, just come back," he said. Seeing Ji Yunxi sitting there safe and sound, he finally felt at ease.
"Brother, where have you been? You didn't even come out to greet me when I came back," Ji Yunxi said deliberately in a coquettish tone when she saw him.
Ji Yuchen wore a doting smile on his face. "You little girl, you've really wronged me. These days, Li Jiuge and I have been busy preparing for your wedding."
"Is there anything I can help with?" Ji Yunxi thought he must be exhausted from overwork recently, so she wanted to give him a hand.
Seeing Ji Yunxi's tired face, Ji Yuchen couldn't bear to let her work any more. "The wedding banquet is almost ready. It can be held as scheduled. You just be a bride at ease."
Hearing this, Ji Yunxi let out a soft laugh and looked at Feng Xingzhi. Unexpectedly, Feng Xingzhi was also looking at her. Caught peeping, Ji Yunxi quickly shifted her gaze.
Everyone burst into laughter, and Ji Yunxi blushed like a ripe tomato.
"I won't talk to you anymore. I'm going back to my room to rest," Ji Yunxi said and fled back to her yard.
Watching her back, Ji Yuchen's smile grew wider. "Rarely do we get to see Yunxi blush."
"I'll go with you, Yunxi. Wait for me," Yun Luotian quickly grabbed a few pastries and rushed after her.
"Hey, Yunxi, you walk so fast," gasped Yun Luotian as she sat on the stone bench in the yard to rest. Following Ji Yunxi's gaze, she instantly jumped up.
"So many things! Did the Feng family send all these?" Yun Luotian couldn't help but gasp.
Although Ji Yunxi had been away for a few days, the yard was still neatly tidied up.
In the main hall opposite the courtyard gate, there were boxes wrapped in red silk. The carvings on them were exquisitely detailed, and there was a fresh smell of camphor wood.
"Maybe... we should open them and take a look," Yun Luotian suggested.
Ji Yunxi also wanted to see, so she stepped forward and opened them one by one.
"This is too slow. Why don't you just use magic?" Yun Luotian saw Ji Yunxi opening them slowly one by one.
Ji Yunxi shook her head. "You don't understand. This way it feels more special."
"Okay, okay," Yun Luotian propped her chin on her hand, her eyelids drooping. She was almost falling asleep when Ji Yunxi finally opened all the boxes.
Looking around, there were brocade curtains, screens, antiques, calligraphy, paintings, as well as all kinds of jewelry and dresses.
"The Feng family is wealthy. You won't be mistreated after you get married," Yun Luotian nodded in satisfaction, as if she had already seen Ji Yunxi's happy life after marriage. Ji Yunxi was both amused and annoyed by her expression.
At this time, the maid came to call them for dinner. Ji Yuchen toasted everyone. "Thank you for saving my sister. I will always remember this kindness."
The others raised their glasses and drank together. After a few rounds of drinks, drowsiness came over them, and they could hardly hold on.
Ji Yuchen asked someone to help them to the side rooms to rest, and the mansion returned to the tranquility of the night.
Ji Yunxi had only drunk one cup of wine. Her head was hot, but when the evening breeze blew on her on the way, she felt much better.
Yun Luotian, Li Jiuge, and Ji Yunxi walked towards Ji Yunxi's yard together. They decided to stay with Ji Yunxi for these few days.
After all, in a few days, Yunxi would get married. Although they could still meet after she got married, they still felt reluctant.
So, these two people who usually couldn't stand each other were surprisingly harmonious. The three of them had a great time, and the Ji Mansion was filled with their laughter.
On the wedding day, according to the custom, Ji Yunxi and Feng Xingzhi couldn't meet each other.
After dinner, the three of them strolled around the mansion. The wind rustled, the tree shadows swayed, and the moonlight poured down on the courtyard like water.
"Who's there?" Ji Yunxi suddenly spoke up. Her body tensed slightly as she looked around warily. The Ji Mansion was heavily guarded. For someone to be so bold as to break into the mansion at night meant that their magic was not weak.
Yun Luotian and Li Jiuge also stood apart and looked around.
"It's me, Yunxi," a familiar voice came. The three of them relaxed their bodies at the same time. Feng Xingzhi lightly jumped down from the tree and came in front of Ji Yunxi.
"Feng Xingzhi, what are you doing?" Ji Yunxi pretended to be angry and punched him.
"I missed you, so I just wanted to... come and see you," he said.
"Jiuge and Luotian are still here," Ji Yunxi quickly covered his mouth and looked at him shyly.
"Hehe," Feng Xingzhi couldn't help laughing when he saw her like this. His voice was deep and pleasant.
"They've already left," he said.
"Ah, when did they leave?" Surprise flashed across Ji Yunxi's eyes. She was about to turn her head to look when suddenly Feng Xingzhi hugged her.
The fresh smell instantly filled her nostrils. Ji Yunxi always felt particularly at ease when she smelled the scent on Feng Xingzhi.
"Don't move. Let me hug you for a while," Feng Xingzhi rested his chin on Ji Yunxi's shoulder. After a while, he let her go.
"You haven't really had a good tour of the Ji Mansion before. Let me show you around. It's very beautiful," she said.
"Okay. I also want to take a good look at the place where you live," Feng Xingzhi took her hand. As they walked, Ji Yunxi introduced the place to him.
The Ji Mansion covered a vast area. There were many rare flowers and strange trees inside, and the layout was ingenious and natural.
"This is my favorite place. At night, when the moonlight shines on the river, it sparkles. It's very beautiful," Ji Yunxi said as they walked onto the bridge. She simply sat on the edge of the bridge, and Feng Xingzhi sat beside her.
"You..." Before Ji Yunxi could say anything, Feng Xingzhi pressed her head and kissed her. In front of her was his magnified handsome face. Their breaths intertwined. Ji Yunxi's mind went blank, and her cheeks turned bright red.
"Ahem," a voice sounded. Ji Yunxi quickly pushed him away and covered her mouth.
"I'm going to tell big brother," Ji Yunyi said. He didn't know when he had come.
"Big brother isn't here. He's gone to find Jiuge," Feng Xingzhi said.
Ji Yunyi pointed at Feng Xingzhi angrily. "You... you... I'm going back to sleep." He flung his sleeve and left. The two of them were both amused and annoyed. After a while of intimacy, Feng Xingzhi also went back.
Early the next morning, Ji Yunxi was woken up by the maid to do her makeup. Looking at herself in the mirror, Ji Yunxi was filled with joy.
Outside, there was a grand wedding procession for ten miles. The common people lined the streets to watch. It was extremely lively.
Because of the good deeds of the Ji Mansion, the Feng Prince's Mansion, and the Dreamy Elegance Pavilion before, the common people sincerely wished the four of them well from the bottom of their hearts.
Ji Yunyi carried Ji Yunxi to the door. "We're entrusting this girl to you. You have to treat her well."
"Don't worry. I will definitely treat her well and never let you down," Feng Xingzhi said as he took Ji Yunxi. The four of them went to the palace together. The two brides were led out of the sedan chairs.
At this time, a grand banquet was held in the palace. People came and went at the palace gate in an endless stream.