"How dare you speak so disrespectfully to a mere scholar's wife! Do you really want me to speak to the matriarch of the Ji family?"

If it weren't for the fact that the Ji family had some money to squander, why would she have been willing to marry that blockhead Ji Beichen?

The look in her eyes toward Ji Beichen grew increasingly disgusted.

Ji Beichen remained calm, explaining that their marriage was merely an arranged one, and there was no real affection between them.

In this situation, he naturally sided with his sister! Before he could even speak, he saw Ji Xiao standing in front of him.

Ji Xiao was furious that Jin Youwei dared to scold his brother. "Jin Youwei, shut up!"

She still has the nerve to call herself my brother's wife. She has been engaged to my brother for more than three years but has been making excuses and refusing to get married.

You brought all the servants into the house one by one, and all the expenses were to be borne by my Ji family!

How dare you, such a shameless person, rebuke my brother!

"Scholar's wife? I think you've truly disgraced all scholars' wives!"

When her lies were exposed, Jin Youwei continued to argue, "You...you...what do you know? A proper woman should prioritize her studies."

How could I let a man hold me back? Your Ji family, a mere merchant family, has no idea what my revenge is all about!

The Ji family voluntarily paid the money, so how can you blame me?

If your brother is unwilling to wait, then I will go to the Ji residence tomorrow to annul the engagement.

Thinking of how much Ji Lan valued him, Jin Youwei became even more arrogant, believing that the Ji family would surely compensate him with a great deal of wealth.

Ji Beichen is already an older man, and if he were to be jilted by me...

Let's see who's willing to marry her! Hmph, let's see how arrogant Ji Xiao will be in the future.

Thinking he had Ji Xiao under his control, he became even more smug.

Ji Xiao was shocked to hear that Jin Youwei was so shameless and even said he wanted to break off the engagement.

She was so angry she almost laughed; how could they treat her brother so disrespectfully?

Jin Youwei is such a hypocrite; he was truly worried about marrying his brother to her!

Even at the risk of being whipped by her mother, she was determined to break off the engagement on behalf of her brother!

"Fine! Let's annul the engagement, but not you annul my brother's!"

Instead, my Ji family is announcing the annulment of the engagement with your Jin family! We will also return in full all the money you borrowed over the past three years under the pretext of marrying my brother!

From this day forward, our two families are no longer related in any way! Tomorrow we will go to the yamen (government office) to have the marriage certificate annulled.

Ji Xiao's imposing manner completely intimidated Jin Youwei.

Jin Youwei felt a little flustered, not expecting that Ji Xiao would actually agree to annul the engagement!

But she couldn't go back on her word in front of so many people.

Feigning composure, he taunted Ji Xiao, "Hmph, let's go then, who's afraid of who? Do you really think my Jin family is willing to marry a merchant like you?"

You're as dull and lifeless as wood. Wait until I pass the imperial examinations, and you'll all regret what you said today!

After saying that, she flicked her sleeve and left with the flamboyant man, heading ahead to meet up with the people she had been with earlier.

After venting his anger, Ji Xiao finally came to his senses and remembered where he was!

Outside, she actually broke off her engagement with her brother so casually!

Although there weren't many people around, it still made the older brother lose face, and he nervously approached Ji Beichen.

"Brother...I...I'm sorry!"

How could she be so impulsive? She simply couldn't stand by and watch the man surnamed Jin humiliate her brother like that!

Ji Beichen sighed, knowing that his sister's actions stemmed from her concern for him.

She couldn't bear to blame them, and decided it was best to wait until she returned home to explain the marriage to her mother.

He gently patted Ji Xiao's head to comfort her, "It's alright. It's not worth getting angry over someone like that. Jin Youwei is no good man."

I'll explain to Mother when we get back, so you don't need to blame yourself!

Ji Xiao's eyes lit up. "Brother, are you serious?"

You don't seem to have any feelings for that guy surnamed Jin!

Ji Beichen was shocked to see Ji Xiao asking such a question so inconsiderately.

She coughed lightly and said, "Ahem, Xiaoxiao, now is not the time to talk about these things."

Let's wait until we get home to talk about this. It's not right to keep Ms. Han and Mr. Shen waiting!"

Sigh, when will his sister ever mature?

Hearing this, he glanced at Han Zixuan and Shen Qingxi.

"Yes, yes, we'll tell Mother about this when we get home."

That's when I realized what they were doing.

He turned to Han Zixuan and said, "I'm sorry, Zixuan, I've kept you waiting."

We ran into a jerk and got delayed, come on, it's almost our turn! We still need to get the Divine Bow!

Their mood changed so quickly; they had heard everything that had just happened.

The dispute escalated to the point of annulment, and Ji Xiao then turned her attention to the divine bow.

It truly broadened Han Zixuan's horizons, but seeing that Ji Xiao didn't want to say more...

Since it was someone else's marriage, Han Zixuan and Shen Qingxi didn't ask any further questions.

The four of them regained their composure and headed towards the archery area!

The people in front had just finished shooting, and a group of people gathered around to watch.

It must have been around noon that more people started coming to Zuixianlou for lunch.

Having learned about the competition here, I was also interested in coming here to watch.

So there were significantly more people than when they were queuing before!

The onlookers started talking, "I think it was the manager of Zuixianlou who did this on purpose!"

This is to build a reputation for her restaurant.

To hit the bullseye three times from 100 meters is truly an amazing feat.

Where would you find such a formidable person? That one time was pure luck!

"Hehe, who says it isn't? I think it's just a gimmick!"

There has only been one divine general like General Jiu Li in the last hundred years!

"Look! It's just a show. If it actually hits the target, the bow will be useless and can't be drawn."

"That's right, that's right, it's just a bit of fun, who can take it seriously!"

To be honest, I didn't see anyone hit the target all afternoon!

Everyone will be going home for dinner soon!

"Look, another one's here to test their arrows!"

Amidst the crowd's onlookers, Ji Xiao picked up the bow and arrow from the table.

He assumed a stance, drew his bow, and aimed intently at the distant target!

With a flick of the finger, the arrow shot out and landed five or six meters away from the bullseye!

A chorus of boos erupted around him. Ji Xiao sighed, casually pulled out a gun, and continued aiming.

The second arrow landed.

The third arrow landed.

Ji Xiao complained bitterly to the others, "The distance is too far, I can't hit it at all, ah, the Nine Phoenix Divine Bow!"

Ji Beichen stepped forward to comfort him, "Forget it, so many people haven't hit it, don't be so fixated on it!"

Han Zixuan looked at the quirky Ji Xiao with amusement.

"Alright, it's just a bow and arrow, why are you so discouraged? It's almost noon, why don't you leave now?"

Ji Xiao rolled her eyes at Han Zixuan, looking incredulous. "What? Just a bow and arrow? Is this an ordinary bow and arrow?"

This is the Nine Phoenix Divine Bow of the unparalleled General Jiu Li!

At this moment, her gaze toward the bow grew even more intense!

"Brothers, you should go eat first!"

I'll guard this bow and see who ends up with it!

"It's good to buy it from her!" He secretly praised himself, "What a genius!"

Ji Beichen and the others standing to the side were speechless. Was this kid really that stubborn?

Ji Beichen advised, "Xiaoxiao, there are so many people, how long are you going to wait?"

And how can you be sure that person will give you the bow and arrows!

If you really like bows and arrows, why don't you go home and ask your mother to find you another one?

Ji Xiao stubbornly shook her head, refusing to listen at all!

Upon seeing this, Han Zixuan strode forward and stood firmly, nocking an arrow and drawing her bow, the string as taut as a full moon.

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