USWHC -Chapter 434 My Wife (Part 4)

Ji Yi couldn’t help but glance up, only to see the girl’s features were like a painting—willow-shaped eyebrows, phoenix-like eyes, peach-blush cheeks, and cherry lips. Yet for some reason, she always furrowed her brows slightly, a look of sorrow etched across her face, which made one’s heart ache involuntarily.

“How is she? Isn’t my Fourth Sister beautiful?” the Third Prince murmured in admiration.

“Not bad, but she’s no match for my wife!” Ji Yi said proudly, a touch possessive in his tone.

“Hah, a rustic village girl—how could she compare?” The Third Prince rolled his eyes at him, but then smiled warmly and approached.

At that moment, Ji Yi looked up again and met a pair of sorrowful eyes. Yes, the Fourth Princess’s gaze was so full of quiet grief, as if her heart held a world of sadness with nowhere to pour it out. Ji Yi couldn’t help but give her a friendly smile and a gentle nod, but that was all he did.

The Fourth Princess froze for a moment, then gave Ji Yi a longer, thoughtful look before turning toward the Third Prince. “Greetings, Third Brother. I wish you a life as long as the Southern Mountains.” Saying this, she signaled to her maid, who immediately handed over a congratulatory gift.

Her voice was soft and gentle, flowing like water. Ji Yi sighed silently—why must such a gentle beauty have sorrow written all over her face?

The Third Prince seemed genuinely fond of his sister and reached out to help her walk inside. Ji Yi, seeing them leave, did not follow. Instead, he turned and headed toward the west gate.

No sooner had he entered the mansion than Lu Anzhi came rushing out, flustered. “Did you hear? Princess Lanxin has arrived! Did you see her? Did you see her?”

“Princess Lanxin?” Ji Yi asked, a bit puzzled, looking at him.

“Hey, country bumpkin, that’s the Fourth Princess!” Lu Anzhi said excitedly. “You didn’t know? Our Daliang Dynasty has three famous beauties—the three princesses: Lanxin, Lanqin, and Lanyi!”

Hearing this, Ji Yi couldn’t help but laugh. No wonder the Third Prince had been so proud introducing the “three beauties”! Turns out it was their own ranking! The Emperor of Daliang really did have a peculiar sense of humor.

Seeing Ji Yi’s indifferent expression, Lu Anzhi immediately frowned. “What? You haven’t seen Princess Lanxin? Isn’t she beautiful?”

“She’s beautiful, yes, but she looks too delicate. She’s still no match for my wife!” Ji Yi said proudly.

“Hah, spare me!” Lu Anzhi said with equal disdain. “Your wife compared to a princess? Are you blind in love? I’m telling you, a lot of people are eager to catch a glimpse of these three fairy-like princesses today!”

He added, looking melancholy, “Princess Lanqin has been ill for a long time. I wonder if she can make it to the Third Prince’s birthday banquet. If I don’t see her, it’ll feel like I came all this way for nothing!”

Seeing Lu Anzhi acting lovesick, Ji Yi couldn’t help but smirk coldly. “Even if she’s beautiful, it’s got nothing to do with you.”

“Nothing to do with me? If I become the top scholar this time, who knows? The Emperor might be so pleased that he lets me marry one of the princesses!” Lu Anzhi said excitedly.

“Alright, Prince Consort-to-be, I’m busy now. You can wait here for your princess,” Ji Yi teased mischievously, then hurried toward the back courtyard. The Lady of Ping’an County should have arrived there by now.

Just then, another announcement rang out: “Princess Lanyi has arrived!” Upon hearing this, Lu Anzhi grabbed Ji Yi’s arm. “Come on, let’s go see what a real beauty looks like!” The two of them rushed out the west gate toward the crowd.

By the time they arrived, Princess Lanyi had already stepped out of her sedan chair. From a distance, a lively young girl could be seen, with an oval face, delicately arched brows, and bell-like eyes. Most charming of all were her little dimples—truly a smile that could captivate a city. What a dainty little princess!

Lu Anzhi practically salivated. They were standing far enough that the princess couldn’t hear them, so he let himself gush, laughing, “Princess Lanyi is only thirteen, and she’s already this beautiful. In a couple of years, she might surpass Princess Lanxin and catch up to Princess Lanqin. Whoever marries such a little beauty… even sleeping at night, they’d wake up from happiness!”