As more and more guests gradually gathered around to watch,
Shen Fangli was jostled and accidentally bumped into Yan Xianjue.
Yan Xianjue steadied her without thinking.
His mind raced.
If something really happened later, he would still have to find a way to help Ji Xi out.
Yan Xianjue was a man who honored contracts.
He had not forgotten his deal with Ji Xi.
Ji Heng returned at that very moment.
Yan Xianjue complained regretfully:
Why did Ji Heng come back so quickly?
The Yan family and Shen Fangli were all baffled. What did this have to do with Ji Heng?
Ji the Old Madam's attention was entirely on Ji Zhi.
She did not notice Ji Heng approaching.
Her hands trembled as she shot Ji Xi a deeply displeased look.
Then she quickly looked away, as though one more glance would lower her status.
Her tone was contemptuous. "When elders are speaking, what right do you have to interrupt?"
After saying that, she looked at Ji Zhi again. "Just as ill-mannered as you."
Ji Zhi was not angry in the slightest and still wore a smile. "Well, I was born to a mother but raised without one."
"That's how children who grow up wild are."
Ji the Old Madam's lips trembled twice.
Ji the Eldest gave a light cough beside her.
There was unconcealed amusement in his voice. "Little sister, try to understand. The Old Madam has lived in comfort all her life. She has never actually raised children."
Ji Heng walked over just in time to hear that.
His brows immediately furrowed.
They only relaxed slightly when he saw Ji Zhi and Ji Xi.
He said in surprise, "Big Sis, Xiao Xi, you came!"
Ji Zhi merely nodded in response, while Ji Xi did not respond at all.