USWHC -Chapter 507 Alliance (Part 7)

Liurong glanced at her in panic. At this moment, there was nothing else to worry about—the person in the flower bushes was the most important!

Suddenly, the palace maids swarmed forward with a clamor, shouting, “Princess! Princess!” Unfortunately, no one received a response now.

Seeing that everyone was successfully distracted by the poor Princess Lanyi, Zhu Jie shouted loudly, “Run!”

At this moment, Zhu Jie looked utterly flustered! She hugged her backside tightly. Yes, she was already grateful that ancient skirts were large enough; otherwise, how could she hold onto such a big man!

Meanwhile, Ji Yi was still restless behind her, moving about and even shamelessly groping her—probably still unaware of where he even was.

Originally, Wan Yue had been watching butterflies, but when she turned back, she saw her princess completely out of sorts, sitting directly in the flower bushes. Before she could even make sense of it, another troublemaker appeared, frightening her so much she dared not breathe.

Seeing her princess fleeing with her tail between her legs, Wan Yue immediately understood—the problem must be in her skirt! She hurried after Zhu Jie, carefully running behind her, both of them awkwardly holding onto her enlarged backside. They crossed the imperial garden in that clumsy posture, drawing the attention of many passersby. What had happened to the princess? Was her skirt torn?

“Princess… inside there?” They dashed into Zhu Jie’s chamber, and only then did Wan Yue dare to whisper, like a thief.

Zhu Jie gracefully lifted her skirt, and—whoosh!—petals fluttered everywhere. At the same time, a man fell out. Yes, as the skirt swung, petals and green leaves flew together, branches and the smell of alcohol mingled—well! Ji Yi staggered out from under the skirt.

Wan Yue was stunned, taking a sharp, shocked breath. “Princess… this… this man is…?”

Zhu Jie quickly covered her horrified mouth and anxiously said, “Don’t shout. Just pretend you didn’t see anything. Understand?”

By now, Wan Yue could see Ji Yi’s face clearly and was taken aback. Trembling, she whispered, “It’s him!”

“No!” Zhu Jie immediately interrupted her.

Unfortunately, at that moment, Ji Yi finally steadied himself. As soon as he did, a mischievous grin appeared, and he lunged into Zhu Jie’s arms. “Wife! Wife! I’ve missed you so much!”

Such a perfectly classic line—hard to forget even if one tried! Wan Yue instinctively covered her mouth and whimpered, “Isn’t he… that Ji Gongzi?”

Well, she could see it clearly. Zhu Jie could only sigh helplessly, “Yes, he really is my husband.”

“Impossible!” Wan Yue was completely stunned. “Princess, you—”

“Forget it. This can’t really be explained. Just remember—under no circumstances tell anyone, okay?” Zhu Jie said, eyes full of pleading.

Seeing Ji Yi hanging on her like a little monkey, and Zhu Jie just casually swaying him, Wan Yue immediately understood—this was all real! She was so shocked she didn’t know what to say.

At that moment, the Ji “monkey” on Zhu Jie’s neck suddenly began to cry, like a child, whimpering, “I’m sorry… I’m sorry… I didn’t pass the exam… I didn’t even become a Jinshi! Why? Was I too arrogant?”

Zhu Jie was slightly startled—had the results already been announced? She had been in the palace and hadn’t known that outside there was this traditional way of reporting good news.

Hearing him say this, Zhu Jie felt a small pang of disappointment, but she still comforted him gently: “It’s fine. Not passing is nothing. I never expected you to top the exam anyway.”

Seeing her so gentle, Wan Yue quietly slipped out, taking her time to close the door behind her.

Inside the room, Zhu Jie struggled to carry the already-drunk Ji Yi to the bed. Even once on the bed, Ji Yi clung tightly to her neck, as if afraid he would lose her if he let go, holding her close.

“Don’t worry. I’m here. Really, everything’s fine with me here!” Zhu Jie whispered reassuringly.

Her words were like an antidote, finally calming the drunken Ji Yi. His eyes became hazy, but even in the haze, he murmured softly against her lips, “I really love you… I really, really can’t lose you.”

Zhu Jie’s heart stilled, breath catching. The man on the bed was finally calm, but she slowly leaned over, resting gently on him, listening to his steady heartbeat. “You won’t. We will be together… forever, always together!”