USWHC -Chapter 438 My Wife (Part 8)

But just as the Lady of Ping’an County turned around, a startled voice rang out: “Who are you?”

Yes, Ji Yi’s eyes were still heavy with fatigue, yet his face was twisted into an expression of utter shock, his eyes wide as he stared at the Lady of Ping’an County.

The Lady of Ping’an County was also momentarily taken aback. “Who are you?”

What? These two didn’t recognize each other? Indeed, at this moment, Ji Yi finally saw clearly the person he had been thinking about for days—but why did she look so… ugly?

Well, that might be a slight exaggeration. The Lady of Ping’an County wasn’t truly ugly, but compared to Zhu Jie’s beauty, there was an unbridgeable gap!

Yes, she wasn’t Zhu Jie! Her face bore no resemblance to Zhu Jie whatsoever. At most, they shared a similar thinness and equally jet-black hair, which made her back look vaguely familiar—but the moment she turned her face, Ji Yi immediately understood that he had made a mistake!

Just because someone was a fifteen-year-old girl didn’t mean she was Zhu Jie! Not every strong girl was that adorable!

The Lady of Ping’an County gave him a cold glare and said sharply, “So you’re that lecherous fellow!”

“N-no!” Ji Yi hurriedly explained. “I think this is all a misunderstanding. I didn’t come here to see you on my own—I was sent by the Third Prince to meet you!”

He even deliberately put on a very serious expression. “Didn’t the Third Princess just tell you?”

Hearing this, the Lady of Ping’an County frowned. “I didn’t hear anything about that!”

“Ah, see!” Ji Yi immediately feigned an expression of understanding. “Then it’s my fault for being forward!” He quickly tried to retreat. He thought to himself: haha, as for the joint operation, let the Third Prince handle that himself.

He continued, “In that case, let the Third Princess explain it to the Lady of Ping’an herself!” And with that, he awkwardly stepped back and left.

Good heavens, mistaking someone like that is so embarrassing! Ji Yi was breaking out in a cold sweat. Meanwhile, the Third Prince rushed over, unable to wait, and whispered, “What did she say?”

“I tested the waters. Actually, she seems to have some interest, but the specifics will have to be handled by the Third Princess,” Ji Yi irresponsibly replied.

However, he did responsibly offer a word of advice: “Third Prince, you should wait. Let the Third Princess finish talking first, then you can make your move. It’s safer that way—if you go too early and say the wrong thing, they might see through you.”

Hearing such careful, strategic advice, the Third Prince thought Ji Yi was truly looking out for him. Excitedly, he patted Ji Yi on the shoulder: “With you by my side, I am truly fortunate in this life!”

Ji Yi nearly laughed out loud but maintained a serious face: “Serving Your Highness is my greatest honor!” And with that, he quickly slunk away.

Sigh, if this isn’t the Lady of Ping’an, where was he supposed to find his real wife? Better to consult Lu Anzhi first—after all, he was familiar with the city.

Where was Lu Anzhi at this moment? He was squeezed in the crowd, drooling a little, craning his neck to gaze at the fairy on the pavilion above!

“Why are you here? Quick, come back with me!” Ji Yi finally pushed his way through the crowd and whispered to Lu Anzhi.

Lu Anzhi turned and saw him, smiling cheekily: “Huh? You’re here to see the princess too?”

Yes, the group of scholars, attendants, and guards were all crammed together, not for any other reason, but all craning their necks to look at the three princesses on the pavilion.

Ji Yi looked disdainfully at the group of lechers and let out a long sigh. “What’s so great about it? She’s not your wife!”

“How could it not be great? She’s a heavenly fairy!” Lu Anzhi said with exaggerated awe.

Just then, a gentle voice came from afar. “Father is letting me come out this time, so I guess he’s not angry anymore. That makes me feel at ease.”

“Why would Fourth Sister worry? Jinghan Sister is the apple of Father’s eye. Even if he’s angry, Father hasn’t scolded her once!” another voice said with a hint of envy.

“Listen to what she says… does that mean all the days in the official palace don’t count for me?” another person sighed softly.

Wait… that voice sounds so familiar. Ji Yi immediately looked up—and his whole body froze.