Chapter 7: Integrity Shattered Everywhere, Want to Pick It Up? [7]

In the early morning, the snow finally stopped. A ray of sunlight reflected off the pure, white snow, appearing even more dazzling than the bright sun itself.

Ji Mei stared blankly at the person opposite her, her entire body as if petrified. Was that ray of sunlight intentional? Why did he look so beautiful at this moment?

When had such a celestial being descended into her home? Watching him from a distance, Ji Mei’s heart involuntarily flew toward him. His face possessed an elegance tinged with prettiness, his smile was so radiant, and his every movement was so graceful; even a mere glance back could spark a hundred charms. Could she say that she was actually jealous of him?

Those eyes were as bright and alluring as spring flowers. When he lightly pursed his lips, that faint, ethereal smile could outshine all sunlight. Yes, she truly was jealous. Shouldn't all these beautiful adjectives belong to a woman? Why did this man make her think of them instead?

Zhu Jie looked across and saw a lovesick woman drooling over her! She gave a disdainful smile. What? Is she looking to eat meat first thing in the morning?

Zhu Jie shook her head slightly. Her wonderful morning! The air after the snowfall was supposed to be crisp and refreshing, making one feel invigorated, but now that it had been tainted by this lovesick woman, her mood for appreciating the snowy scenery vanished instantly.

"Um, you are...?" Ji Mei didn't know how she had walked over there, but she knew her heart was no longer obeying her!

Zhu Jie hated her. Yes, she hadn't forgotten what this person had said yesterday—that she wanted to pickle her and eat her, right? Zhu Jie felt a strong urge to poke her eyes out on the spot!

"Has the lady forgotten? If not for your family's rescue, this scholar might not be here right now!" Yet, Zhu Jie smiled at her, revealing the brightest, most innocent smile.

Ji Mei was instantly stunned by his smile, her entire mind going completely blank. He was actually the person Second Brother had brought back yesterday? How had she not realized it sooner?

Just then, there was a sound from behind, and Ji Yi pushed the door open, looking extremely weak.

As if he hadn't seen the two people in front of him, he stumbled forward unsteadily. Coincidentally, Sister-in-law You pushed the door open at that moment and called out, "Meal is ready! Everyone, get up!"

That call was incredibly tempting! People immediately swarmed out of the rooms. Zhu Jie took one look and thought, *Wait, I can't let Ji Yi walk off on his own! My breakfast depends on him!*

Zhu Jie immediately slipped along behind Ji Yi toward the kitchen, while Ji Mei, looking as if she had lost her soul, followed blankly behind.

"Oh? Second Silly! What's wrong with your eyes? Why do you have such huge dark circles?" Sister-in-law You cried out with exaggerated shock as she watched her brother-in-law drift past her like a ghost. After shouting, she covered her mouth and began to giggle to herself.

Ji Yi was momentarily stunned. He reached out and touched his eyes sentimentally. Could he say that he hadn't slept a wink all night? Could he say that his hands had gone numb from being held? Could he say that he had spent the entire night trying to overcome an inappropriate illusion?

He didn't dare say it. He didn't dare say that his "chrysanthemum" had actually relaxed, nor did he dare say that he had spent the whole night staring wide-eyed while holding a spear!

He could only weep in solitude, wasn't that right? Something was definitely wrong with him! Ji Yi let out a long sigh and walked in silently.

Seeing Ji Yi revert to that silly, dim-witted look, Sister-in-law You couldn't help but shake her head. "Stupid again today!"

But before she could finish her lament, she saw another ghost drifting toward her. It was none other than her own sister-in-law, whom the family boasted was the smartest and most beautiful! Could she call her mother-in-law out to see the silly state her proud daughter was in right now?

Sister-in-law You looked at Ji Mei with a mischievous grin and teased, "Mei-zi! What's wrong with you? Didn't sleep well last night either?"

Unfortunately, Ji Mei had no time to respond to her; she simply followed Zhu Jie into the room in a daze.

"Young Master, please sit!"

Before Ji Yi could even sit down, the stool beneath him was snatched away. He could only watch helplessly as Ji Mei presented his stool to Zhu Jie like a precious treasure.

*No way? Has the sun risen in the west? Is a meat-eating pig more important than her own brother?*

Zhu Jie was also stunned. What was wrong with this woman? Was she trying to fatten her up before slaughtering her for meat?