……

!!!

Except for Ji Tong, who was not surprised, the others all stared with their eyes wide open. They looked back and forth at Yun Zhixia quietly, trying to find out something.

How did so many boxes appear?

"Um……"

Noticing everyone's expressions, Yun Zhixia nodded lightly.

Several people quickly withdrew their gazes and dared not peek again.

Looking at the gold, silver and jewelry all over the floor, Nian Zhiyu asked tentatively: "Grandmaster, will you pay the betrothal gift today?"

Yun Zhixia frowned: "What do you mean by betrothal gift? Who are you looking down on with just this little thing?"

"This is a meeting gift. I came here in a hurry and didn't bring anything good. This is the only thing that is presentable."

"I hope you guys can take good care of Ji Tong in the future. After all, we will be a family from now on."

Now, Nian Zhiyu clearly understood that Yun Zhixia was supporting Ji Tong!

Ji Tong was so moved that her eyes were filled with tears. When the two of them got on the carriage to go to the palace, Ji Tong couldn't bear it anymore!

In the carriage

Yun Zhixia lay on her side on the couch, always feeling a resentful gaze staring at her.

She couldn't help it, so she picked up a piece of red date cake and threw it over.

"Don't look at it, your eyes are about to pop out!"

Ji Tong took the red date cake, put it into his mouth and started eating.

Yun Zhixia straightened up, poured a cup of tea and handed it over: "Slow down! How old are you? You're still like a child!"

Hearing this, Ji Tong almost choked and quickly picked up the teacup and started drinking.

After he put the pastries down, he looked outside cautiously and leaned close to Yun Zhixia and whispered.

"Zhizhi, you're spending too much money! It's so much!"

Ji Tong felt a pain on his face, and his money-grubbing temper came back.

Snapped……

Yun Zhixia patted his forehead and whispered, "Do you still want to get married?"

"I have plenty of money, so you can just go ahead and talk about love. When I have some free time, I'll arrange a wedding for you and Zhiqing!"

Ji Tong touched his forehead and burst into tears. He hugged Yun Zhixia's arm tightly and rubbed his head against her arm.

"Zhizhi, you are so nice!"

Imperial Palace, Imperial Gardens

When Yun Zhixia and the others arrived, Yu Haiyuan had been waiting there for a long time.

He stretched out his neck, spotted Yun Zhixia's sedan from afar, and walked quickly towards it.

"Sun Yun pays respect to the ancestor!"

"Your servant pays respect to the ancestor!"

"This servant pays homage to the ancestor!"

Yun Zhixia passed Yu Haiyuan and sat in the main seat, not forgetting to invite Ji Tong to sit next to her.

Yu Haiyuan didn't hear the voice and didn't dare to stand up. He rolled his eyes and shouted again in a raised voice.

"Grandfather, Yun Sun greets you!"

Yun Zhixia scratched her ears, knowing what he was thinking, and said in a deep voice, "Get up!"

Yu Haiyuan quickly stood up and walked behind Yun Zhixia to massage her shoulders and back.

"Grandfather, you haven't come to the capital in the past few years. I miss you!"

Yu Haiyuan looked at Yun Zhixia's face carefully and gave Eunuch Yuan a wink.

Eunuch Yuan understood and quietly retreated.

Yu Haiyuan continued, "Old Ancestor, I haven't seen you for a few years. You have become more beautiful than ever, unlike me, who is getting older every year."

Yun Zhixia raised her eyes and waved her hand to signal Yu Haiyuan to sit down.

Yu Haiyuan didn't dare to delay and sat obediently on a chair beside him, with his hands on his thighs, looking like a good boy.

Seeing Yu Haiyuan like this, Yun Zhixia's anger subsided a lot. She picked up the teacup and took two sips, then looked at Yu Haiyuan and asked, "I heard that you arranged for Zhiqing to marry that bullshit second prince?"

Yu Haiyuan shrank his neck, secretly glanced at Yun Zhixia, and considered for a moment before replying.

"It's true!"

"But this is not Yunsun's original intention. The marriage between the two countries is a big deal, and Yunsun has no choice but to do it!"

"An act of helplessness?"

Yun Zhixia swept her cold gaze towards Yu Haiyuan, shocking him so much that he stood up.

He glanced at Yun Zhixia cautiously and raised his hand to dismiss everyone.

After everyone left, Yu Haiyuan's face darkened and he looked bitter. In front of Ji Tong's shocked eyes, he slumped down and knelt in front of Yun Zhixia.

Yu Haiyuan hugged Yun Zhixia's arm and complained: "Grandmaster, you are wise!"

"This marriage was never my original intention! Now that the ancestor is here, we have to obey him!"

Yun Zhixia curled her lips and pointed out his thoughts: "Why are you still addicted to leaving this mess to me to clean up?"

Yu Haiyuan chuckled, stood up and smiled flatteringly: "With the ancestor here, Yunsun will naturally have nothing to worry about."

"Virtue!"

Yun Zhixia rolled her eyes at him and motioned for him to sit down. "I will cancel Zhiqing's marriage!"

"Ancestor, why are you so determined to cancel this marriage?" Yu Haiyuan was a little puzzled.

Yun Zhixia nodded towards Ji Tong and said, "This is my brother. He and Zhiqing are in love with each other, so I naturally have to make the decision for him."

Yu Haiyuan looked at Ji Tong, and after a moment's scrutiny, he realized that the young man in front of him was Yun Zhixia's most trusted confidant.

As for the so-called younger brother, I'm afraid it's just to cover up the truth!

Yu Haiyuan guessed most of it and was very enthusiastic about Ji Tong: "Mr. Ji is a handsome man. Apart from Zhiqing, if you like any other princesses or county ladies, I can grant you marriage!"

Ji Tong quickly shook her head: "Thank you, Your Majesty! I only want Zhiqing."

Soon, Eunuch Yuan came with a group of eunuchs and palace maids.

The eunuchs and palace maids placed plates of exquisite dishes on the table and left one by one.

Eunuch Yuan bowed and said, "Grandfather, the emperor and this young master are ready to eat!"

Ji Tong looked at her curiously, and after Yun Zhixia sat down, he sat down next to her.

Yu Haiyuan paused, looked at Ji Tong who had taken the lead, and had to go around to Yun Zhixia's left and sit down.

"Is this the royal meal?"

Ji Tong looked at the exquisite dishes on the table and clicked her tongue.

Yun Zhixia smiled dotingly, picked up the chopsticks and gave him a few bites: "Try it and see what you like."

Yu Haiyuan echoed: "Yes, Master Ji, tell the imperial chef to make more of what he likes to eat."

"That's right!"

Yun Zhixia nodded: "Then you can pick two of your favorite imperial chefs to take away and cook for you."

Ji Tong shook her head, eating food in her mouth, and said vaguely: "No, it's too troublesome! I still like the food cooked by Aunt Qin."

Yu Haiyuan felt sad watching from the side and felt jealous.

I am no longer the ancestor’s favorite!

Little did they know that a bigger blow was yet to come...

When Yun Zhixia went to the toilet, Yu Haiyuan approached Ji Tong and asked, "Little brother, how did you get to know the ancestor?"

Ji Tong wiped her mouth and did not hide it: "Zhizhi and I got to know each other after a fight. Later, Zhizhi saved me and my brother."

"Zhizhi and I have been neighbors for the past few years, and she taught me some medical skills on weekdays."

After hearing this, Yu Haiyuan felt a little depressed. Why did the ancestor favor him so much?

Thinking of this, Yu Haiyuan also asked. Ji Tong then became proud and pointed at his face.

"did you see it?"

"what?"

Ji Tong suddenly moved closer to Yu Haiyuan and said conceitedly, "Who made me so handsome?"

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