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Su Li returned after changing her clothes. Qu Zhirou asked, "Why were you gone so long?"
Su Li chuckled, "Ran into a small matter, already resolved it."
Just then, Wei Yuanyao leaned close to Su Li and whispered a few words to her.
Su Li's eyes brightened. She turned to look at Qu Zhirou, her eyes full of mirth.
Seeing the teasing glances from Wei Yuanyao and Su Li, Qu Zhirou's face flushed.
"That... Li'er, don't listen to Ah Yao's nonsense. That really was just a thank-you gift. I don't have anything presentable, only my embroidery skills are decent, so..."
Wei Yuanyao laughed, "I didn't say anything, you confessed everything yourself. Seriously, I think Young Master Ji is good. You should seize the opportunity!"
Su Li smiled, "He is good. Ah, it's wonderful that you two good sisters can become good sisters-in-law and never be separated for a lifetime. Truly wonderful."
No sooner had she spoken than two small hands grabbed Su Li's arm and waist.
"Mercy, mercy, two older sisters!" Su Li pleaded repeatedly.
Wei Yuanyao looked at her askance, saying, "We were talking about Rou'er, why drag me into it? We haven't even asked you when you and Prince Jing became so affectionate. Confess honestly! How far have you two gone?"
Su Li looked up and met Jun Mo's eyes.
"Oh dear, look at Prince Jing's eyes, they haven't left you." Wei Yuanyao seized the chance to tease.
Su Li quickly changed the subject, turning to Qu Zhirou, "Sister Qu, you are currently only temporarily residing in the capital. After the spring examinations, Mister Qu and Senior Qu will surely leave the capital. We'll miss you dearly."
Wei Yuanyao poked her head in, "But if Sister Qu and Young Master Ji get together, then we'll still be able to see each other often in the future."
Qu Zhirou saw the earnestness in their eyes. She truly would miss them, but this matter wasn't something she could control.
Sitting a bit further back, Yu Banxia watched the three of them quietly chatting and laughing, then curiously looked around. Strange, just now, the Sixth Prince and Prince Jing had followed Su Li out, one after the other. Now Su Li and Prince Jing were back, but the Sixth Prince was nowhere to be seen.
Halfway through the banquet, a squad of imperial guards was seen chasing a black-clad figure.
"Don't run!"
"Assassin!"
"Protect His Highness!"
Everyone panicked, especially the female guests, who had all squeezed into a huddled mass. The black shadow seemed to have accidentally barged into the main hall. Seeing the crowd, he quickly retreated and fled to the side.
Marquis Wuyang and Young Master Ji Dà, leaped up and pursued him.
Ji Huaiyan frowned, looking at the direction the black-clad man fled. Why does that figure look so familiar?
Suddenly, a thought flashed, and he turned to look at Jun Mo. "Where did Moyang go?"
Jun Mo raised an eyebrow, glancing at the direction the assassin had fled.
Ji Huaiyan was puzzled. What's going on here? But he still stood up and followed the chase. Never mind, I'll go check, lest Dad and Big Brother get too serious and cripple him. I'd have to pay someone for a dark guard.
Some bolder guests also followed. There was only one assassin, and the martial arts of the Ji family father and sons were no joke. They were very safe.
Jun Mo stood up, glanced at Su Li, and the few of them followed as well.
The black-clad figure ran into a secluded courtyard. Marquis Wuyang roared, "Where do you think you're going?!" He lunged forward and engaged the black-clad man in combat.
Moyang naturally didn't dare to strike hard, only evading. Marquis Wuyang's eyes flashed with a hint of confusion. Why isn't this assassin using his full strength? Is he looking down on me? His face darkened, and his attacks became fiercer.
Moyang groaned inwardly. He had planned to lure them here and then retreat, but the Ji family father and sons were too fast, making it impossible to disengage.
Ji Huaiyan saw that his father hadn't subdued the opponent for so long and sighed, "Dad, you're getting old." After saying that, he joined the fight.
By the time Ji Huaizhou arrived, Moyang was already at a disadvantage.
"Big Brother, I'll help you!" he shouted, closing his folding fan and rushing forward to join the melee.
With Ji Huaizhou's addition, Moyang quickly found an opportunity to disengage. Ji Huaizhou opened his fan and said, "Oh dear, this assassin is truly cunning, he got away."
No sooner had he spoken than he was slapped on the head.
"If you hadn't joined, would that assassin have gotten away?!" Marquis Wuyang glared at Ji Huaizhou.
Ji Huaiyan also said, "Third Brother, are you here to help or cause trouble?"
Ji Huaizhou mumbled, "Of course I'm helping." Helping the other side.
By then, many people had arrived in the courtyard, and Marquis Wuyang couldn't scold his son further. He smiled, "Sorry for the false alarm, let's go back and continue drinking!"
Just as they were about to retreat, someone said, "Did you hear a strange sound?"
Everyone stopped and closed their mouths, listening intently.
"It seems to be coming from the back row of rooms!"
At first, everyone thought it was the assassin, but the more they listened, the more something felt off.
"Let's go, let's go check it out!"
Marquis Wuyang led the way, bypassing the front side rooms, and arrived outside the room from which the sound emanated. The sound was unmistakably clear.
Madam Ji's face darkened. This was...
Marquis Wuyang roared, "Bastards!"
Everyone's faces turned red, and their gazes at the Marquis Wuyang's manor people were hard to describe.
Madam Ji felt their gazes like thorns in her back. Her three sons were all outside. Could it be some impudent servants inside? She glanced at the Wang family and Wei Yuanyao, feeling even more that the people inside deserved to die! Both families were already in discussions for marriage. Both sides were initially satisfied, and the wedding was almost settled, but now such a family scandal had occurred.
Madam Ji gritted her teeth, "This Madam will see who these wild lovers are!" With that, she led her maid forward and kicked open the room door.
The door opened, revealing a truly explosive scene inside. Official daughters quickly lowered their heads, covering their ears and retreating backward.
Su Li only got a glance before a large hand covered her eyes.
Su Li tilted her head and met Jun Mo's slightly displeased gaze.
Su Li lowered her head, surprised. Although she only saw for a moment, she clearly saw that there were only three people in the room!
Ji Huaiyan and Ji Huaizhou quickly stepped forward, blocking Qu Zhirou and Wei Yuanyao. Their tall figures completely shielded the two women.
Upon seeing the door open, the three inside did not stop their actions, and the woman's pained yet pleasurable sounds drifted into the courtyard.
"Bastards! Get a basin of cold water!" Madam Ji saw that the three people were not familiar faces and felt a slight sense of relief.
Soon, water was brought. A basin of water was splashed down, and the three froze for a moment.
"Ah!!"
"Ah! What's going on?!"
The three looked at the crowd outside the door in a panic. Realizing their situation, they quickly scrambled for clothes to cover themselves. But their clothes were all in tatters. Zhao Huaian quickly wrapped a quilt around himself. The two women also reacted, rushing to snatch the quilt.
But how could women's strength compare to a man's? Rong Qing, seeing Zhao Huaian only caring for himself, hated him so much she wanted to strangle him. Zhao Huaian, meanwhile, was almost dying of hatred for Rong Qing himself; he wouldn't care about her.
It was Madam Ji who couldn't stand it anymore. She had someone bring clothes for the few people to put on.
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