As the sun sets, the sky is painted orange and red, and the warm afterglow sprinkles on Ji Shu's courtyard.

Chao Zhao leaned bored in the pavilion, listening to the subordinates of the Ji family reporting to Ji Shu.

The order was issued personally by the direct descendants of the Ji family. How could the families who were questioned dare to quibble? They not only expressed their deep apologies, but also offered many apology gifts in order to appease the Ji family.

It is estimated that those arrogant disciples from aristocratic families will be brought to the Ji family to apologize tomorrow, but whether the Ji family accepts it or not is not something they can control.

When the sun had completely set, the Ji family mansion was brightly lit inside and outside, and Chao Zhao also saw Ji Shu's mother, a lady with a straightforward personality and hot temper.

"How dare those bastards bully Cheng'er?!"

Although Ji Cheng was afraid of Madam Ji's majesty, he still had the courage to defend himself: "Aunt, I was the one who bullied them."

"it is good!"

Mrs. Ji patted his shoulder fiercely and said, "He is my Ji family's child!"

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Ji Cheng staggered violently after being hit.

He looked for help at Ji Shu who was walking into the compound, but before he could send the distress signal, he was blocked by his mother.

"Sister-in-law, don't feel bad for Cheng'er."

Madam Ji Er was obviously not a pushover either. She rolled her eyes at her son and said, "Who told him to be so ignorant of people and to make friends with bad people?"

Chao Zhao looked at the scene of 'loving mother and filial son' in the hall, paused slightly, turned his head and gave Ji Shu a look.

Ji Shu was no longer surprised.

"...My father and second uncle are often in seclusion, and the other is traveling outside for a long time, so the Ji family is run by women."

Hearing Ji Shu's voice, Madam Ji and Madam Ji Er turned around together.

When Madam Ji saw Chao Zhao, her sharp eyes suddenly broke into a smile: "Chao Zhao? I finally see you."

"Hello auntie."

As soon as Chao Zhao greeted him, Madam Ji grabbed his arm and looked him up and down.

"She is indeed a unique girl, Ruoyi, don't you think?"

"Yes, sister-in-law."

"Alas, it's a pity that Shu'er doesn't have that kind of luck, nor that kind of ability."

Madam Ji was so angry that she shook her head repeatedly, "Shu'er was ignorant before, and I, as your mother, apologize to you."

"It's okay, I forgot about it a long time ago."

He shook his head at Zhao.

"Ugh."

Madam Ji sighed again, "Shu'er finally had a senior sister and a junior sister, but now they are both gone. Their master will be single for the rest of his life!"

Zhao Zhao: “.........”

This seems to make some sense.

"Mother!!!"

Ji Shu's angry voice rang out.

He tried hard to rescue Zhao Zhao from his mother, his face flushed, "Don't say weird things!"

Madam Ji did not stop him. She watched Ji Shu protect Chao Zhao behind him and tilted her head to say to Chao Zhao, "Look, he has had this awkward temper since he was a child."

"I know."

Chao Zhao nodded with empathy.

But she still agreed that the young master dropped gold coins, so Chao Zhao chose to forgive him.

“Serve the food!!!”

In order to save his last bit of face, Ji Shu decided to abruptly change the subject.

After this incident, Ji Cheng suddenly felt that he was no longer wronged. Instead, he looked at his cousin with great sympathy.

"Tsk."

After Mrs. Ji had amused her son enough, she calmed down a little.

"Serve the food. Don't let Chao Zhao go hungry."

As soon as the words came out, two rows of maids filed out from the back of the hall.

At the dinner table, Ji Shu, who had calmed down, suddenly said, "Mother, Chao Zhao is also going to the Huo family."

Madam Ji paused for a moment and said, "This muddy water is not easy to wade through. Are you sure you want to let your precious senior sister participate?"

"Cough cough!"

Ji Shu was tired of her addressing him like that. He glanced at Chao Zhao in panic, who looked calm, and then turned around to condemn his mother.

"Mother, don't talk nonsense!"

"I spoke too quickly. Blame it on me."

Mrs. Ji shrugged without any guilt.

"Aunt, this is my own decision. It has nothing to do with Ji Shu."

"Oh."

After hearing Chao Zhao's explanation, Mrs. Ji's face instantly became pleasant, "My daughter, you are so sweet to talk to. You have made up your mind, so your aunt will naturally not refuse."

Such a sharp contrast in attitude made Ji Shu and Ji Cheng look at each other in surprise.

——Were they born with the wrong gender?

Ji Shu couldn't help but complain: "If you don't know, you would think Chao Zhao is your biological daughter."

"I thought you were a girl."

Mrs. Ji laughed and said, "It's a pity that you are a stinky man like your father."

"........."

Ji Shu lowered his head like a punching bag, angry but not daring to say anything.

Mrs. Ji suddenly had an idea and said excitedly: "No, I can recognize Zhao Zhao as my goddaughter!"

Ji Shu: “?!”

He looked horrified.

Zhao Zhao looked up in surprise, and after a moment she nodded: "Okay."

The smile on Mrs. Ji's face became more charming.

"Well, I have a daughter."

Mrs. Ji was also happy for her: "Congratulations, sister-in-law."

Just like that, the matter of adopting a goddaughter ended so directly and hastily. By the time the dinner was over, Ji Shu had already lost all desire to live.

"From now on, you will be a member of my Ji family. Godmother will arrange another courtyard for you. Shu'er's courtyard smells like a man."

"I'm sorry for being born a man."

Ji Shu agreed numbly.

Zhao Zhao coughed lightly: "Okay."

......

After adopting Chao Zhao as his goddaughter, Ji Shu's status plummeted.

But in just two days, his mother no longer saw him as her son.

Even on the day when they were about to set off for Tianyong City, Mrs. Ji forgot that Ji Shu was also on this trip.

She was stunned when she saw Ji Shu appear in the team.

"Oh, I almost forgot about you."

"........."

Ji Shu looked incredulous and angry at the time.

As a result, before he could even get angry, Madam Ji waved her hand lightly, "Okay, you go to the front and lead the team."

So Ji Shu had no choice but to swallow his anger.

The Ji family’s team set off soon.

Only Mrs. Chao Zhao and Ji were sitting in the luxurious carriage.

Mrs. Ji really enjoyed feeding Chao Zhao, so she prepared some steaming pastries for the journey in the carriage.

"My daughter, I have another piece of news for you."

Madam Ji blinked at her and said, "Shu'er doesn't know about this yet."

"what?"

Chao Zhao also cooperated by moving his ear closer.

"The Huo family's invitation this time is aimed at the young disciples of the aristocratic families... I think so. With the arrogance of the aristocratic families, why would the Fallen Demon Alliance need the heads of the families or the elders to personally take action?"

Mrs. Ji curled the corners of her lips sarcastically.

"They even regarded this campaign as a training for the younger generation."

Even though two aristocratic families have been destroyed, it will not cause any serious damage to other families unless their vital interests are involved.

Zhao Zhao nodded calmly: "They will pay the price for their arrogance."

"This is inevitable."

Madam Ji pinched her cheek lovingly.

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