Lord Yan, The Little Ancestor Has Fallen Off The Horse Again!-Chapter 487: Ji Family’s Legitimate Daughter

"Shall we talk somewhere else?" Xiao Mingwei asked with a smile as he looked at her.

Xiao Yisha took a deep breath and followed her out.

It wasn’t long before Xiao Yisha rushed out of a room, her hair slightly disheveled, and her mood was uneasy for a long time.

...

Housekeeper Ji looked at the time, "Master, it’s time."

"Alright." Ji Xian stood up with the help of Housekeeper Ji, nearly seventy and showing signs of aging, yet today he was all smiles.

Although people found it strange, seeing him so happy, they thought that his spirits were lifted by the pleasant event, though how many more years he could hold on was unknown.

A group of people moved to the front hall, an atmosphere of harmony, as if the previous conflict hadn’t happened.

Supported by Ji Maoming, Ji Xian ascended the steps and stood before the microphone, his usually profound and commanding presence softened by a rare touch of gentleness: "Thank you all for attending my seventieth birthday banquet. Nearly twenty years since we last met, I’m moved that some old friends have come to see me.

I also know that the engagement issue between the Xiao Family and the Ji Family has been much discussed recently. Here, I’d like to clarify that our two families will certainly not become estranged over the engagement matter.

Moreover, the engagement between the Xiao Family and the Ji Family has never been called off."

As Ji Xian finished, the crowd’s expression changed, and whispers began to circulate.

"What does Elder Ji mean by that, the engagement between the Xiao Family and the Ji Family has never been canceled? Wasn’t it canceled at Elder Jiang’s apprentice banquet in front of so many people?"

"Yeah, I heard that Xiao Chen and Miss Yun are engaged now, so how come there is suddenly another engagement involving the Xiao Family and the Ji Family?"

Even the members of the Ji Family were dumbfounded.

"Husband, what is dad talking about? Has he gotten confused?" Mrs. Ji said incredulously, not believing there was still an engagement between the two families.

Ji Ling frowned, an ominous premonition rising in her heart.

Ji Maoming vaguely guessed the truth, yet he didn’t show it, his expression stern: "Don’t spout nonsense, father has his reasons for saying that."

Xiao Jingchang’s eyes flickered, and Jiang Qiong also stood by without speaking.

"Grandpa Ji, what engagement are you referring to?"

The speaker was Wei Xuan, who had been absent for several months. Today, he attended the banquet with He Chong, who introduced him to many people, and everyone remembered him as Elder He’s favorite grandson.

Wei Xuan had merely secluded himself for a few months and felt disconnected from society upon returning. No wonder Sister Yue was involved; her affairs were earth-shattering, influencing much of Beijing’s power dynamics!

Everyone curiously watched Ji Xian, waiting for him to speak.

Xiao Chen and Yun Yue were already engaged, so it couldn’t be the engagement between Xiao Chen and Ji Ling. Could it be the engagements between Ji Ling and Xiao Mingwei or Ji Peizhong and Xiao Yisha?!

No one would agree to that!

How could Xiao Mingwei possibly match Ji Ling?

How could Ji Peizhong possibly match Xiao Yisha?

So whose engagement was it exactly?!

Ji Xian kept quiet, piquing their curiosity.

"Of course, it’s the engagement set over twenty years ago, the engagement between the legitimate son of the Family Head Xiao and the Ji Family’s legitimate daughter!"

Whoosh!

Ji Xian’s words immediately stirred up a huge commotion.

That was the engagement between Xiao Chen and Ji Ling, it seemed Elder Ji was determined to maintain this match!

It made sense, he didn’t know how many years he had left, an alliance through marriage between the Xiao Family and the Ji Family was the greatest security for the Ji Family!

As long as the Xiao Family stood, the Ji Family would stand!

What a perfect calculation.

Everyone had to admire Elder Ji’s foresight, truly befitting his role as the head of the Ji Family, having made plans to secure the family’s legacy after his death.

Wei Xuan’s face turned dark. Grandpa Ji was really planning to seize the marriage by force. His Sister Yue and Xiao Chen were perfect together, a match made by heaven and earth. Apart from Xiao Chen, who could barely be considered worthy of Sister Yue, he couldn’t think of anyone else who could match her.

Ji Ling was far less compared to Sister Yue.

"Has Dad finally come to his senses?" Mrs. Ji couldn’t hide her excitement.

Ji Ling felt the same, her heart thumping wildly. Grandpa really did care about her after all! She hadn’t expected him to act this way!

Turning her head to look at Xiao Chen and Yun Yue, Yun Yue’s face was cool and expressionless, seemingly indifferent to Grandpa’s words.

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Why?!

How could a country girl without status, background, or identity compete with her for her fiancé!

Xiao Chen should be hers!

In the end, she still had the upper hand. The Ji Family was her greatest support, and she, Ji Ling, was the most untouchable woman in Beijing!

Then, before they could relish their triumph, they heard Ji Xian’s words, which struck them like a thunderclap, freezing the smiles on their faces.

"I need to formally announce something important to everyone, the granddaughter of the Ji Family who was lost for many years, the daughter of Wen Jun, has been found. She has inherited Wen Jun’s beauty and intelligence. She is none other than Yun Yue."

"?!‼️!!"

If Ji Xian’s earlier words had already shocked them greatly, the latter statement sent shockwaves through the entire audience!

Miss Wenjun had disappeared for twenty years, and now suddenly, twenty years later, a daughter appeared, announced by Elder Ji himself in front of all the noble families and elites of Beijing!

Although unbelievable, Elder Ji was definitely not someone who would joke about such matters.

All eyes turned towards Yun Yue. The younger ones didn’t even know what Ji Wenjun looked like, only having heard that she was the top talent and beauty in Beijing, a woman of devastating beauty in ancient times.

But the older generation had seen Ji Wenjun and watched her grow up.

Before Ji Xian mentioned that Yun Yue was the daughter of Ji Wenjun, they thought she resembled her, but since the Ji Family hadn’t recognized her, they thought it was just a coincidence, especially given Yun Yue’s age—she couldn’t possibly be Ji Wenjun.

They had never imagined she really would be Ji Wenjun’s daughter!

Now they felt no need for a paternity test with such resemblance—Yun Yue was definitely the granddaughter of the Ji Family!

Yun Yue hadn’t expected him to acknowledge her in such a setting, and even she, usually so calm and composed, was stunned.

Ji Ling was incredulous, staring with envy at Yun Yue’s beautiful face.

How could Yun Yue possibly be Aunt Wenjun’s daughter?!

How could she!

With Aunt Wenjun missing for so many years, if she were still alive, why hadn’t she come back to the Ji Family? Where on earth did Yun Yue come from?

Ji Ling was driven mad with jealousy!

Taking her fiancé wasn’t enough; now she was coming to take the status of the Ji Family’s legitimate daughter too?

She wouldn’t let her get away with this!

Absolutely not!

Ji Ling stood at the back of the crowd, and while everyone was focused on Yun Yue, no one noticed her twisted, terrifying expression, staring malevolently at Yun Yue!

Mrs. Ji’s mind went blank!

A niece had suddenly appeared out of nowhere, and she was the very person who had stolen her daughter’s fiancé!

How could this be such a coincidence!

"Yun Yue, come here," Ji Xian’s voice carried an undeniable authority, his eyes stern.

Because he knew that if he didn’t show firmness, she might not accept this identity today!

Yun Yue felt somewhat helpless, but seeing him forcefully supporting his frail body, seemingly on the verge of collapse, she couldn’t bear it and ultimately, obeyed his command to step forward.