USWHC -Chapter 155 Stars in Her Eyes (Part 5)

“Brother, let’s go home!” Miss Sun said weakly. At this point, it wasn’t that she was still maintaining her ladylike demeanor—it was just that speaking was difficult!

Miss Sun’s lips were swollen stiff, flipping up and down like a big-lipped frog. No, it wasn’t just her lips—her entire face looked like a frog puffing its cheeks. Her eyes were so swollen they were nearly slits, her face a mottled purple, and she instantly looked twice as wide as before.

A Miss Sun like this—forget beautiful—she looked even less attractive than Zhu Bajie!

Her appearance immediately drew the pointed fingers and whispers of the onlookers.

“Ah! Why does this girl have a pig’s face?”

“Ha! Even a pig’s face is prettier!”

“She must’ve hit herself! Could her face be ruined?”

“Oh my god! With a face like that, will she ever find a match?”

Hearing all the gossip and ridicule, Miss Sun completely collapsed. “Ah!” she screamed, nearly fainting.

Truthfully, she wanted nothing more than to pass out right then and there. But just as she was about to close her eyes, Zhu Jie took a large stride and rushed over, grabbing Miss Sun by the waist with a concerned look.

“Miss Sun, you can’t faint! You just can’t!”

Why shouldn’t I faint? Am I supposed to put on a show for everyone? Miss Sun seethed inwardly, murderous sparks flashing from the tiny slits of her swollen eyes.

The next moment, Zhu Jie remembered to call out to Ji Yi, who had been standing stiffly in the distance:

“Brother! Hurry, help carry Miss Sun onto the carriage!”

Hehe—in this era of strict propriety between men and women, putting someone on a carriage caused almost the same stir as putting someone in bed.

Unfortunately, no matter how much Zhu Jie urged him, Ji Yi just stood there blankly, three feet away, hands behind his back, looking like a total fool.

What a golden opportunity! About to slip away! Rescue the beauty and claim her for oneself! But alas, this beauty might never be beautiful again… at least she was beautiful before! How could he just let such a chance go by?

“Miss Ji, you help me carry her!” Young Master Sun said awkwardly, lifting Miss Sun’s arm and stepping forward.

In this era, by the time someone reached their age, even as her older brother, Young Master Sun couldn’t just grab his sister and walk off—social propriety still mattered!

Miss Sun’s maid followed along, lifting her as well. Even though Miss Sun had been through so much, she put on a brave face, struggling forward.

Zhu Jie couldn’t pull her back! No, she wasn’t carrying her—she was dragging the crowd down! She was waiting for Ji Yi to seize the opportunity, to take advantage of the situation. Alas, everyone worked hard… except her Ji Yi, who did nothing!

Eventually, the tide of events proved too strong. The Sun family carriage stopped in front of the temple.

Zhu Jie could only wave tearfully, bidding farewell to poor Miss Sun:

“Miss Sun, take care! We’ll come visit you!” she cried as she ran alongside the carriage.

You must take care! Wait for us to come flirt with you! Don’t hold grudges! If anyone should hold a grudge, it’s me, not Ji Yi! Zhu Jie thought, watching the carriage fade into the distance.

Wasn’t she selfless? Wasn’t she noble, sacrificing herself for Ji Yi’s happiness, letting Miss Sun hate her instead?

Zhu Jie was moved by her own greatness.

Meanwhile, in the carriage, the already-lounging Miss Sun suddenly sat up with a thump.

“No! Don’t come any closer!” she shouted in despair.

The sun shone brightly. Ji Yi watched the carriage from afar and actually wore a triumphant smile. No trace of foolishness remained—only pride.

Trying to trick me? Not a chance! He held a wooden plaque in his hands:

“May you find your true love, and never part until old age!”

Huh? Wasn’t this plaque supposed to be hanging at the top of the Wishing Tree? Hehe, so someone had secretly meddled!

Villains… all of them are villains~~~