Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

Chapter 708 Ji Mingyue's Gift to the Family!
At the gate of the Imperial Master’s Mansion.

Jiang Ning glanced at the maids behind Ji Mingyue, then stepped aside.

"Seventeenth Princess, please come in!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Mingyue immediately smiled sweetly.

She stepped across the threshold and came to Jiang Ning's side.

She naturally took Jiang Ning's arm.

Their eyes met, and Ji Mingyue smiled again: "Why not?"

As she spoke, she put her arm around Jiang Ning's arm again: "We're engaged now!"

Feeling the touch on his arm, Jiang Ning smiled with relief.

"Let's go, I'll take you to find your older brother and sister-in-law!"

"Okay!" Ji Mingyue nodded. "I haven't visited my brother and sister-in-law yet! I must make a good impression on them this time!"

"I heard your father kept a very strict eye on you, so why have he let you out these days?" Jiang Ning asked, trying to calm his turmoil, as they walked along the road.

Ji Mingyue's arms were wrapped around his arms, and he could feel her touch clearly.

His long period of abstinence inevitably stirred some turmoil within him.

"Because I begged my father, and after I begged him a lot, he softened and let me out!" Ji Mingyue said with a relaxed expression.

"Is it really that simple?" Jiang Ning asked.

He learned from various sources that the previous emperor had been extremely opposed to the idea.

Ji Mingyue's previous actions have brought shame upon the royal family.

If Ji Mingyue could obtain this opportunity simply by asking, why would that emperor have been so furious?

He looked at Ji Mingyue again, whose face was full of joy.

Seeing this, he stopped asking questions.

at this time.

Qinghe, who was standing to the side, squatted down in front of Jiang Ningying and said, "My lord, the seventeenth princess has arrived. I'll go and inform the Grand Preceptor!"

"There's no need for that!" Ji Mingyue said.

Qinghe gave Ji Mingyue an apologetic smile, then turned and hurriedly left.

Seeing this, he looked down again.

Ji Mingyue wrapped her arms around his, her face full of affection.

Thinking about what might happen later, he couldn't help but feel a bit of a headache.

After a while.

The two walked through the courtyard and corridors.

"Ah Ning!" Liu Wanwan was the first to see Jiang Ning, her tone somewhat surprised.

His gaze then fell on Ji Mingyue, who was clinging to Jiang Ning's arm.

"Ah Ning, who is this young lady?!"

"Hello, sister-in-law, I am Ji Mingyue! You can call me Yue'er or Yueyue!" Ji Mingyue took the initiative to introduce herself, then released her arm from Jiang Ning and showed a kind smile.

"This is the Seventeenth Princess!" Jiang Ning introduced.

"The Seventeenth Princess?" Liu Wanwan's eyes widened as she looked at Ji Mingyue with disbelief, then she smiled and said, "I had heard that the Seventeenth Princess of the royal family was exceptionally beautiful, and now that I see her, I'm sure the rumors were an underestimation!"

As she spoke, Liu Wanwan looked Ji Mingyue up and down, her expression full of satisfaction.

at this time.

Ji Mingyue released her arm from Jiang Ning's and turned around to lift the red cloth on the red tray carried by the maid behind her.

As the red cloth was lifted, a sandalwood-colored square box immediately came into view.

next moment.

Ji Mingyue held up the sandalwood-colored square box with both hands and came to Liu Wanwan.

"Sister-in-law, since this is our first meeting, I don't know what to give you. So I'll just give you a set of my favorite and most beautiful jewelry."

As soon as she finished speaking, seeing Liu Wanwan's hesitant expression, Ji Mingyue said again, "Sister-in-law, open it and take a look!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Wanwan subconsciously looked at Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning nodded slightly in response.

next moment.

Liu Wanwan slowly opened the sandalwood box.

All of a sudden.

In the dimly lit courtyard, the sandalwood box radiated a dazzling light.

"So beautiful!!" Liu Wanwan looked at the box, her eyes sparkling as if they were starlight.

"Sister-in-law, try one on!" Ji Mingyue said with a faint smile.

"Is this alright?" She looked up at Ji Mingyue, who was slightly shorter than her, her face still showing some hesitation.

“Of course!” Ji Mingyue nodded.

Then her gaze fell on the maid standing beside her.

The maid understood and took the sandalwood box from Ji Mingyue's hand.

Then, Ji Mingyue took out a hairpin from the sandalwood box.

Even in the dim night, the pearls and jade hanging from the hairpin shone with a deep blue light.

The light was not dazzling, but rather soft, yet it was exceptionally eye-catching.

"Sister-in-law, let me put it on for you!" Ji Mingyue said.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Seventeenth Princess!"

"Sister-in-law, you're too kind. Just call me Mingyue or Yueyue!" Ji Mingyue smiled kindly.

As she spoke, she came up behind Liu Wanwan and lifted Liu Wanwan's hair.

First, she removed the hairpin that was originally on the back of Liu Wanwan's head, and then she smoothed her messy hair.

After tidying up Liu Wanwan's hair, Ji Mingyue inserted the hairpin into the hair to secure it.

"Sister-in-law, it's done!" Ji Mingyue tilted her head, revealing an appreciative look.

"Does it look good?" Liu Wanwan asked somewhat uncertainly.

"Of course it looks beautiful!" Ji Mingyue nodded and continued, "This hairpin is a perfect match for you, sister-in-law. Your beauty makes this hairpin look even more elegant!"

"I'm old now, I don't have any elegance left!" Liu Wanwan smiled and adjusted the hairpin in her hair.

at this time.

A maidservant beside Ji Mingyue picked up a smooth, bright mirror from the tray and handed it to Ji Mingyue.

"Sister-in-law, take a look for yourself! It suits you perfectly!" Ji Mingyue's tone revealed a hint of intimacy.

Liu Wanwan looked at herself in the mirror, then turned left and right.

The swaying pearls and jade beads bobbed back and forth in the mirror, attracting much attention.

"It really looks good!!" Liu Wanwan praised.

"Sister-in-law, I told you, this hairpin suits you perfectly!" Ji Mingyue said with a smile.

Then he said, "Sister-in-law, would you like to try some other accessories?"

“This…no need!” Liu Wanwan shook her head.

He glanced at the remaining ornaments in the sandalwood box, then looked at himself in the mirror, and hesitation returned to his eyes.

"The Seventeenth Princess..."

"Sister-in-law, if you keep being so formal, it means you don't like me!" Ji Mingyue said, hands on her hips.

Upon hearing this, Liu Wanwan looked at Ji Mingyue with a gentle smile: "Yueyue, this is too precious, I can't accept it!"

"Sister-in-law, that's an insult to me!" Ji Mingyue shook her head. "We're all family, there's no such thing as 'valuable' or 'not valuable'!"

"Wanwan!" Just then, Jiang Li's voice rang out from behind Liu Wanwan.

The eyes of the people in the courtyard were immediately drawn to Jiang Li, who had just spoken.

At this moment, Jiang Li was holding Xiaodoubao in her arms, with Jiang Yiming following behind her.

"Brother Li, does it look good?" Liu Wanwan asked, adjusting the hairpin in her hair.

At this moment, Jiang Li's gaze was also drawn to the hairpin on Liu Wanwan's head.

"It looks great!" He nodded sincerely.

"Big brother, you've come at the perfect time!" Ji Mingyue smiled.

A maidservant followed behind and came to Ji Mingyue's side. "Brother, who is this young lady?" Jiang Li looked at Jiang Ning with a puzzled expression.

"Brother Li, this is the Seventeenth Princess!" Liu Wanwan took the initiative to introduce her.

"The Seventeenth Princess?" Jiang Li's eyes widened in disbelief.

"Big brother, Jiang Ning and I have already secretly made a marriage agreement. You can call me Mingyue!" Ji Mingyue said obediently.

"They're engaged!!" Jiang Li looked at Jiang Ning in disbelief.

Jiang Ning nodded slightly.

There is nothing wrong with Ji Mingyue's statement.

"Miss Mingyue, shall we have dinner together later?" Jiang Li suddenly became very enthusiastic.

“Okay!” Ji Mingyue nodded obediently.

Then he smiled and said, "Brother, this is the first time I've met you, and I don't know what gift to give you!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Ji Mingyue reached out and pinched the red cloth on the tray held by the maid.

Then pull hard.

As the red cloth was lifted, a long sword that had been sheathed was immediately revealed.

The scabbard was as black as ink, and its entire surface was covered with dragon patterns.

next moment.

Ji Mingyue stretched out both hands, one hand grabbing the scabbard and the other the hilt.

Then pull it out with force.

brush--

With a clear sound, the sound of blades striking the ground, like snowflakes, was revealed to everyone.

Whoosh——

Whoosh——

At this moment, the blade reflected the snow's light, and the cold glint flowing from its edge made Jiang Li squint.

He saw the unique anti-counterfeiting mark on the knife and his breathing became rapid.

"This is... crafted by Master Pingyezi?!"

"Brother, you have a good eye!" Ji Mingyue praised, then nodded again: "This is indeed the Snowscale Blade that Master Pingyezi just forged. I'm presenting this blade to you today as a gift, and I hope you will like it!"

"This is too precious!!" Jiang Li shook his head repeatedly, then said, "This sword is worth a fortune. What merit do I have to be worthy of using such a sword!"

"A precious sword is presented to a hero! In my eyes, my elder brother is a hero! He single-handedly supported his family! Now that Brother Jiangning has achieved so much, my elder brother deserves all the credit. How could he not be worthy of it?!"

Ji Mingyue said to Jiang Li very seriously.

Seeing the hesitation still in Jiang Li's eyes, she grabbed the Snowscale Blade.

Swah——

With a clear, crisp sound of a blade being sheathed, the surrounding area was filled with a snow-white light as the sword disappeared from the group's sight.

next moment.

Ji Mingyue grabbed the Snowscale Blade and threw it at Jiang Li.

"Brother, this knife is for you!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Li raised his hand and grabbed the Snowscale Blade, which landed steadily in his hand.

"Since that's the case, then I won't be coy! Thank you, sister-in-law!" Jiang Li said cheerfully.

Upon hearing this, Ji Mingyue was overjoyed.

"Auntie! Pretty auntie!! I want a present too!!" Little Bean looked at Ji Mingyue and raised his hands high above his head.

"What an adorable little girl!" Ji Mingyue squatted down in front of the little dumpling and gently pinched her chubby cheeks: "What's your name?"

“Pretty auntie, my name is Jiang Yuanyuan, and my nickname is Xiaodoubao. That’s what my uncles call me! Pretty auntie, you can call me that too!” Xiaodoubao looked at Ji Mingyue with her eyes blinking.

"What a clever little rascal!" Ji Mingyue affectionately ruffled Xiaodoubao's hair, then said, "Of course I haven't forgotten Xiaodoubao's gift."

After saying that, she took the little dumpling's hand and stood up.

He went to another maid, then lifted the red cloth covering the tray and took the painted jade doll from under the cloth.

"Look who this is?" she asked with a smile.

"This is... Little Bean Bun!!" Little Bean Bun stared wide-eyed at the jade doll dressed in a pale yellow dress, with two lustrous pearls adorning its hair, a perfect miniature version of itself.

"Do you like it?" Ji Mingyue placed the painted jade doll in front of Xiaodoubao.

"I love it!!" Little Bean reached out and took the painted jade doll from Ji Mingyue, then his eyes brightened even more: "This little doll is so warm!!"

"Of course it's warm!" Ji Mingyue said with a smile. "Holding this jade doll in your arms keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer! It can even have a miraculous effect when necessary!"

"What miraculous effect?" Little Bean asked, looking up at Ji Mingyue.

"You can't say that now!" Ji Mingyue shook her head.

"Tell me! Tell me!! Pretty auntie, please tell Xiaodoubao, okay!!!" Xiaodoubao grabbed Ji Mingyue's skirt and shook it repeatedly.

"It won't work if I say it!" Ji Mingyue gently shook her head.

At this moment, Jiang Ning also realized the extraordinary nature of this painted pottery jade figurine.

It contains mysterious patterns and is filled with a powerful energy.

His gaze immediately fell on Ji Mingyue.

Ji Mingyue gave Jiang Ning a mysterious smile, her lips moving slightly as if to tell him something.

It can save your life!

Upon hearing these four words, Jiang Ning's heart stirred.

If we're talking about who he worries about most in this family, it can only be his little dumpling.

Seeing Ji Mingyue say this, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

at this time.

Ji Mingyue then looked at Jiang Yiming, who was standing silently behind Jiang Li.

"Auntie!" Noticing Ji Mingyue's gaze, Jiang Yiming immediately spoke politely.

Upon hearing this, Ji Mingyue's lips involuntarily curved into a slight smile, revealing a hint of sweetness.

"This must be the eldest son of my elder brother and sister-in-law!"

“Yes, Auntie, my name is Jiang Yiming!” Jiang Yiming said politely.

"You've made a name for yourself! Your brother and sister-in-law have given you a wonderful name!" Ji Mingyue praised.

As she spoke, she took the little bean bun and moved two steps to another maid's side.

The maidservant immediately and respectfully handed the tray in her hands to Ji Mingyue, at the most suitable height and distance.

Upon seeing this, Ji Mingyue reached out and lifted the red cloth, which was immediately pulled back.

The eyes of everyone in the courtyard then fell on the tray.

There was a white jade-colored pottery bottle sealed with a red cloth.

Ji Mingyue picked up the ceramic jade bottle from the tray, took Xiaodoubao's hand, and came to Jiang Yiming.

"This is the Seven Aperture Exquisite Pill from Qingxu Temple. There are seven pills in total. Taking them can increase one's comprehension and has the effect of opening one's wisdom and understanding."

"The Seven Aperture Exquisite Pill!!" Jiang Li's eyes widened in surprise.

"Seven!!" Jiang Yiming stared in disbelief at the ceramic jade bottle in Ji Mingyue's hand, his breathing quickening.

Jiang Ning's gaze turned to surprise.

He had naturally heard of the Seven Apertures Exquisite Pill.

This elixir is renowned for being easily obtained even at great expense, yet incredibly rare.

Increase your understanding and gain wisdom.

These effects have an incredibly profound impact on martial artists at any stage.

No one will complain about their own high level of understanding.

The further one goes on the path of martial arts, the more one understands how important comprehension is.

"Auntie, this..."

“Your brother and sister-in-law have already accepted them, you can’t just refuse them alone!” Ji Mingyue smiled as she heard Jiang Yiming address her.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yiming instinctively turned his gaze to Jiang Ning.

"Take it!" Jiang Ning nodded.

"Thank you, Auntie!!" Jiang Yiming bowed respectfully, then opened his palm for Ji Mingyue to place the white porcelain jade bottle in his hand.

(End of this chapter)