The next day, early in the morning, A You and Aunt Zhu prepared breakfast, waiting for everyone to wake up. Ju Xun had drunk too much last night and opened her eyes hazily. Xiao Wang You heard the movement and knew her master was awake. She pushed open the door, carrying water for washing, towels, and toiletries.
These were prepared by Aunt Zhu, who was afraid the immortal fairy would not be used to it, and had thoughtfully made arrangements. Ju Xun preferred to do things herself, so she asked Xiao Wang You to put down the items.
When she stepped out of her room, she was greatly shocked. What had happened last night? The garden in front of her, which was in a garden style, looked like it had been hit by a typhoon, utterly devastated. A ginkgo tree by the pavilion was broken, and the crabapple trees in the corner were strewn with fallen flowers. The spot where the rockery used to be was empty, as if it had been carried away by someone. The small bridge and flowing water were gone, revealing only a barren ditch. The ornamental dwarf bamboo was reduced to bare poles, as if all its leaves had been plucked. The plants that were in bloom yesterday had all disappeared. What was going on? The beautiful garden from yesterday had become so dilapidated overnight?
Xiao Wang You had been standing behind Ju Xun all along. Seeing her master’s expression upon seeing the garden, she knew her master remembered nothing.
“Master, you don’t remember what happened last night?” Xiao Wang You asked curiously as she led Ju Xun towards the dining area.
“I don’t remember. Was there a fight in the garden last night? Or were there intruders?” Ju Xun regretted her excessive drinking. She had completely blacked out!
Xiao Wang You was speechless. Her admired immortal master had such a side, and she had forgotten?
The two reached the dining table. Everyone was already there, waiting for her.
Feng Chu and Zhao Yang Zi, among others, were looking at her with smiles. She wore a puzzled expression, still wondering what had happened in the garden.
“Do you know what happened to the garden?”
“Ha~ha~ha! I knew it, you’ve definitely forgotten.” Feng Chu suddenly chuckled.
“You got drunk last night and said you wanted to perform a sword dance. By the time we reacted, we could only set up a barrier to protect the surrounding houses. You were drunk and couldn't control your spiritual energy. You only danced one sword move, and you almost flattened the garden. Fortunately, you saw the rockery turn into碎石 (suì shí -碎石 - crushed stones) with one sword strike. The booming sound scared you, and you stopped. Then you fell asleep.”
Zhao Yang Zi couldn't help but laugh as well. He hadn't expected the Divine Venerable to be so terrifying when drunk. Her adorable yet fierce demeanor when she caused trouble and then played coy. Last night, when he sent her back to her room, the remaining people exchanged glances and unanimously decided that they must never let her get drunk again. She was truly a cute, violent goddess.
“Sister, quickly sit down. We have all your favorite foods. It’s alright. Steward Zhu and Uncle Zhu have gone out to find craftsmen. They will restore the garden in the shortest possible time,” Ji Wu Ye took over the conversation, fearing his sister would be embarrassed and changing the subject.
Only then did Ju Xun notice the absence of the steward at the dining table. She felt a little ashamed. She had ruined someone’s beautiful garden, and those flowers and plants must have been meticulously cared for to grow so well. However, she kept a calm expression on her face.
“I don’t remember. I’ll help him restore it later.”
Ji Wu Ye and Ji Chen Mu didn’t take it too seriously. Flowers and plants couldn't grow overnight. How their sister would restore it was something that could only be compensated with spirit stones. They would definitely leave all the wealth from their parents to their sister once they retrieved it from the Ji family.
Upon hearing that they were going to the Ji family to retrieve belongings, everyone clamored to go. The group took a carriage straight to the Ji family. The disciples guarding the gate were the same ones from that day. He seemed to want to say something, but hesitated, as if concerned about something. Although he was the same age as Ji Wu Ye, in terms of seniority, he had to address Ji Wu Ye as "young uncle." He was also well aware of what had happened back then.
Ju Xun didn't notice the gatekeeper's expression, but as soon as she entered, she sensed something was wrong. The Ji family had hidden individuals with quite high cultivation levels. She curled her lips. Truly forgetful!
Zhao Yang Zi and Feng Chu exchanged glances; they had also sensed it. Several people acted as if nothing was amiss. Qi Mo walked directly to Ju Xun’s side; he felt it too. This time, besides Xiao Bai, Steward Zhu, Zhi Meng, A You, and Wang You, everyone else had come. The Ji clan leader’s palms were sweating. He looked at the six men and one woman approaching, and was astonished. Did Ji Jiu find more helpers? This was troublesome. The young gentlemen who followed were difficult to gauge their cultivation levels, but they were all exceptionally handsome, and must not be ordinary people.
As the group drew closer, Ji Qian Qian’s eyes widened further. Wasn't that Young Master Feng? Her fiancé. As expected, that slut Ji Jiu was indeed seducing her fiancé. Otherwise, why would Young Master Feng come with her? Madam Ji had not wanted her to come, but she wanted to witness Ji Jiu’s downfall with her own eyes.
At this moment, Feng Chu suddenly felt this place was very familiar. He seemed to have been here years ago, though he couldn’t recall the specifics.
Ji Qian Qian suddenly rushed in front of the group, pointing at them angrily. “Ji Jiu, you still won’t admit it? You are indeed seducing my fiancé! Are you here to intimidate me by coming to my house together?”
Ju Xun was bewildered. What had she stolen from her? Did she hear correctly? Ju Xun glanced behind her, narrowing her eyes. Whose troublesome romantic entanglement was this?
Zhao Yang Zi jumped away, clearly indicating it wasn't him.
Qi Mo let out a cold snort. Ugly woman!
Chi Zu shouted, “Hey, it’s not me! I have a wife! “The muscular man broke out in a cold sweat. The shadow from being dealt with by Zhi Meng last time still lingered. He felt embarrassed to see anyone and had been in seclusion for several months.
Everyone looked at Feng Chu in unison. Feng Chu was still pondering when he had been here before and hadn't been paying attention. When he finally reacted, he exclaimed in shock, “What? I am not this ugly woman’s fiancé! I am handsome, I know that. You want to frame me? Do you have a mirror to look at yourselves? Being ugly and unaware of it is your own fault.” Feng Chu said dismissively to Ji Qian Qian.
“You~ Young Master Feng, how can you say that to me!” Ji Qian Qian was hurt by her beloved’s sharp tongue.
Ju Xun and the others, upon hearing the surname, and still not admitting it!
The Ji clan leader and Madam Ji had followed when Ji Qian Qian rushed over. Their daughter had indeed been betrothed to a member of the Feng clan. Was it this young master? It didn't seem so. Perhaps she had grown up. Thinking back to when he first came, he was fifteen. Now his features had changed, which was normal. He happily stepped forward:
“May I ask if you are Young Master Feng Yang? I am your father-in-law, and this is your mother-in-law.” The Ji clan leader could not hide his joy as he introduced himself.
“Ha!” Feng Chu was so angry that he laughed. The parents were so muddled that they had mistaken their daughter's fiancé for someone else? Was this a frame-up? Was that Feng Yang kid as handsome and dashing as me?
Ju Xun and the others, who had initially been watching the scene with amusement, were a bit stunned by this turn of events. Mistaking a son-in-law? This was unprecedented, unparalleled…
“My surname is Feng, but my name is not Yang. I am Feng Chu. Do the three of you want to check the marriage contract before coming?”
“What? You are not him? I don't believe it. That year, when I met you in the courtyard of my house, you were with that foolish Ji. You even said you wanted to marry that foolish Ji. I heard it all!” Ji Qian Qian never expected the other party to deny it so absurdly.