USWHC -Chapter 444 How Could You Forget Me? (Part 4)

Indeed, Princess Lanqin stumbled slightly and fell directly into Ji Yi’s arms. Ji Yi tightly embraced her, using his body to shield her from the oncoming tables and chairs.

But to the others watching, this scene looked like a hostage situation—the so-called assassin had captured their beautiful mistress, Princess Lanqin!

Ji Yi was slightly taken aback, but then he felt the person in his arms shiver, a sharp sting in her palm. He looked down in surprise and saw Princess Lanqin staring at him anxiously.

“No one is allowed to come near!” Ji Yi seemed to make a firm decision, pulling Princess Lanqin up with him.

“Release the princess!” the Imperial Guards shouted coldly. Yes, the hesitation earlier had already cost them the best chance to kill him. Ji Yi clearly had no intention of dying now!

At that moment, Ji Yi leapt forward, carrying Princess Lanqin onto a horse. With a powerful twist, the gilded carriage railing snapped in response, and he spurred the horse to gallop away.

“Protect the princess!” came a loud shout. The Imperial Guards and other attendants rushed forward, but the princess was still on the horse. Everyone hesitated, not daring to act recklessly—they could only pursue from a distance.

“Jie’er, come home with me!” Ji Yi whispered to the person in his arms.

Was he really planning to abduct her? Just then, he felt a sharp pain in his arm. Looking down, he realized she was biting him fiercely. He froze for a moment, and in the next instant, Princess Lanqin suddenly flipped off the horse.

“Zhu Jie!” Ji Yi panicked, reaching out to catch her. But almost at the same time, the horse let out another neigh and bolted, running even faster than before.

From a distance, Ji Yi could only reach out helplessly, trying to grab the person he loved. But once missed, it was missed—within moments, she was already behind him.

Ji Yi turned anxiously, only to see Princess Lanqin land gracefully and stand firmly on the ground.

How could he forget—she also knew martial arts! Ji Yi let out a long, quiet sigh.

“Don’t chase after him!” Princess Lanqin said softly.

The Imperial Guards and attendants were stunned, but in that moment of hesitation, Ji Yi had already ridden far away.

“Your Highness!” a voice shouted. Wanyue came running like a madwoman, hugging Princess Lanqin and checking frantically. “Your Highness, are you hurt?”

“I’m fine,” Princess Lanqin replied calmly.

The palace maid Wanyue huffed angrily. “Where did this madman come from? It’s not over yet!”

Before she could finish, Princess Lanqin’s face turned cold. “Do you know him?”

Wanyue froze, then quickly said, “Princess, don’t you remember? He’s the madman who caused a scene at the Third Prince’s residence today!”

But before the words could fully leave her mouth, Princess Lanqin’s expression darkened further. “Are you sure you saw him clearly?” she asked sternly.

Wanyue trembled and knelt down, bowing her head. “N-no… I must have been mistaken. He… doesn’t look like him at all.”

Princess Lanqin finally exhaled. “Sigh, what’s happening to me lately? So many people want to see me, don’t you think?” she said, radiating a chilling aura.

The Imperial Guards and attendants immediately knelt and replied, “Yes, it was not the same person!”

“Then will you still pursue him?” Princess Lanqin asked softly.

“This person has already escaped. There’s nowhere to chase him,” the Imperial Guards replied obediently.

“Good. When Father asks, I hope you will say the same,” Princess Lanqin said coldly.

Was she protecting Ji Yi? Doubt began to stir in everyone’s hearts, but no one dared speak out. Could it be that the man hadn’t gone mad? This might not be so simple!

But seeing the icy expression on Princess Lanqin’s face, no one dared to say another word. Tonight’s matter would have to end here.

Princess Lanqin gazed into the distance, at the figure that had long since disappeared, and let out a slow sigh. A faint smile of happiness curved her lips.

The fool… he really came!