Chapter 264 Acknowledging Relations

Chapter 264: Acknowledging Family

Clearly, she should have been the one kicked out. So why was Prime Minister Hua on her side?

What was so great about her that made these powerful men, one after another, defend her like this?

At this moment, Ji Qingqing's displeasure reached its peak.

She glanced at Ji Nanchuan with extreme disgust and clenched her fists.

It was all her useless father's fault!

If his rank weren't lower and his influence weren't weaker than others', how could they have been thrown out by Prime Minister Hua in front of so many people?

They had both been officials for decades, so why were Xie Jinrong and Hua Jingan so outstanding and their words so influential?

Why was Ji Nanchuan so pathetic, always being overshadowed?

Had he even been doing his job right for Emperor Jingyang all this time?

Can't he learn from others and work harder to get ahead?

In a place where no one could see, Ji Qingqing's face twisted horribly, making her once-beautiful face look exceptionally dark.

Why was she so unlucky to have such a family that dragged her down?

She couldn't expect her father to succeed, nor her brother. It was pointless. Her mother was weak and useless, and her grandmother was an idiot. Not a single person in her family could ease her worries.

Today, these people had totally made her lose face!

Ji Qingqing somewhat regretted that if she'd known Prince Ye wasn't dead and was getting better, she wouldn't have let Ji Yuntang marry in her place.

If she'd married him, at least she'd be a princess, which was better than staying at the Marquis Yongning estate as a constantly bullied young lady.

But the thought lasted only a second before she nipped it in the bud.

Even if Prince Ye was decent, he couldn't compare to the Crown Prince. Besides, he couldn't even stand—what good was just his face?

She, Ji Qingqing, was meant to be the Crown Princess. What did Ji Yuntang have to compare to her?

Thinking of this, Ji Qingqing suddenly realized that she hadn't seen the Crown Prince for a long time.

Ever since Luo Jingshen failed in his bandit suppression, he'd rarely left his house.

Ji Qingqing frowned. This wouldn't do. If she couldn't see the Crown Prince, when would she become the Crown Princess?

With that thought, Ji Qingqing decided to take action and visit the Crown Prince in the next couple of days.

After the Marquess of Yongning's people were kicked out, the guests at the Xu residence sighed with mixed feelings.

At that moment, their perception of Ji Yuntang shifted to a whole new level, and they felt an inexplicable fear of her.

Previously, they couldn't afford to offend Ji Yuntang. Now, with Duke Rong and Prime Minister Hua unconditionally backing her, they dared to offend her even less.

Was this country-raised girl really that lucky? Did the Marquis Yongning family regret letting her take the marriage for them?

Just then, Tao Zhi came over with two cups of black tea and handed them to Ji Yuntang.

"Princess, your tea is here."

Ji Yuntang nodded and said to the crowd, "I ask everyone here to bear witness. Today, at Young Master Xu's one-month celebration, I voluntarily acknowledge Duke Rong and Madam Cai as my parents, and Heir Xie as my older brother. From now on, I will honor them as a daughter should."

With that, she knelt down and offered a cup of tea to Xie Jinrong.

"Father, please have some tea."

Xie Jinrong took the tea, took a sip, and smiled. "Yun Tang is thoughtful. If you ever run into any problems, come to Duke Rong's mansion and ask your father for help. Duke Rong's mansion will always have your back."

Ji Yuntang smiled slightly, her heart instantly filled with warmth.

"Thank you, Father."

After offering tea to Xie Jinrong, Ji Yuntang again took a cup of tea and presented it with both hands to Madam Cai.

"Mother, please have some tea."

Madam Cai beamed with joy, took the tea with both hands, drank a sip, and helped Ji Yuntang up.

"What a good girl. You've been through so much all these years. If you ever face any more injustice, just tell your mother. I won't let those who bully you off easy."

Ji Yuntang shook her head. "I haven't been wronged. Having such wonderful parents, I'm overjoyed. How could I ever feel wronged?"

On the contrary, she wanted to thank those scumbags from the Marquis Yongning estate.

If it weren't for them, she'd probably never have had the chance to claim Xie Jinrong and Madam Cai as her parents.

Then she would never have had the opportunity to experience the warmth of family affection in this world.

Duke Rong and his wife filled the emptiness and longing for family in Ji Yuntang's heart.

For the first time, she truly understood what it meant to be unconditionally loved by family.

Ji Yuntang couldn't stop feeling happy, and it made Prime Minister Hua's heart ache with jealousy.

Prime Minister Hua felt jealous, but he didn't say it.

Although he already had three daughters, having one more wouldn't be too many!

Who would complain about having an extra little daughter at home?

Especially since Ji Yuntang—that little jacket—looked sturdy and wouldn't let the wind in.

Prime Minister Hua patted Xie Jinrong's shoulder and said sourly, "Duke Rong, you're really blessed to have such a fine goddaughter as Princess Ye. You'll be in for good fortune!"

He felt deeply disappointed. Why hadn't he thought of making Ji Yuntang his goddaughter earlier?

He'd clearly met Ji Yuntang a month before Xie Jinrong did. If he'd adopted her back then, wouldn't he be the one she called 'father' now?

Ever since Ji Yuntang saved Hua Ruyue and her little grandson, Prime Minister Hua had looked at her completely differently.

He knew she was incredibly capable—she didn't make a move unless it was something amazing.

That Prince Ye would stand up again was only a matter of time.

With Ji Yuntang's help, whatever he did would be twice as effective with half the effort.

Prime Minister Hua let out a long sigh. No one would've thought that a seemingly ordinary woman could cause such a huge upheaval in the capital.

It seemed that the political situation would soon change again!

Xie Jinrong did not know what Prime Minister Hua was thinking. Listening to his sarcastic tone, he simply assumed the other was praising him.

He smiled and replied, "I, the Duke, now have both a son and a daughter. I know I am a blessed man. You really didn't need to say that in front of so many people, Prime Minister, making me feel kind of awkward."

Prime Minister Hua: "..."

He had only flattered him a few words, and Xie Jinrong actually got a big head?

But why did the other guy sound so cocky?

Prime Minister Hua's wife, Cao Shi, came over, holding their little grandson in her arms. She jabbed Prime Minister Hua with her elbow.

"Alright, alright. Today is Yue'er's full-month banquet. So many guests are watching. You'd better keep your mouth shut, my lord!"

Only then did Prime Minister Hua shut his mouth.

Upon hearing his little grandson's name, his heart instantly melted, and he cast all other matters aside.

Prime Minister Hua took Xu Shiyue from Cao Shi's hands. He looked around shiftily, and deliberately walked to a place where Xie Jinrong could see the baby, and said smugly:

"Lord Duke, I bet you've never held a grandson before. I'm in a good mood today. Want me to let you hold my little grandson, so you can get a taste of being a grandfather early?"

Xie Jinrong: "..."

Xie Jinrong: "!!!"

He could guarantee that dog Hua Jingan was showing off on purpose right in front of him.

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