Chapter 328: Identity Suspicions

Chapter 328: Suspecting Her Identity

With this in mind, Xie Liuzheng quickly said, "Sister Yuntang, Prince Ye is so aloof. Don't you think it's a bit inappropriate to refuse him like this?"

"Why don't you go back with Chen Hu and have dinner with Prince Ye? He's probably been waiting for you at the Prince Ye Manor for a long time. You wouldn't want to disappoint His Highness's good intentions, right?"

He added, "You won first place in all three rounds today. You should share this good news with him. I'm sure he'll be very happy to hear it."

Ji Yuntang raised an eyebrow and smiled charmingly, "None of that matters. What matters is that I want to eat a big meal at Shiding Tower—you promised me earlier, brother."

Xie Liuzheng: "..."

The problem was, even if he had a hundred times more courage, he wouldn't dare!

Luo Junhe had already given the order and personally dispatched Chen Hu to pick her up. If he actually took Ji Yuntang away, the consequences would be disastrous...

Xie Liuzheng was truly afraid that his aloof brother-in-law would, without hesitation, run him through with a sword.

He really didn't dare to get involved in their affairs at all.

With this in mind, Xie Liuzheng had a sudden idea and made up a random excuse.

"Sister Yuntang, I just remembered I have some urgent matters to take care of. I'm afraid I won't be able to take you out for that meal today!"

"Once your competition is over, I'll invite you to Shiding Tower for a big meal, and we'll also invite Princess Jiu and the others to celebrate with you. For now, you should hurry back with Chen Hu—don't keep Prince Ye waiting!"

After saying this, without waiting for Ji Yuntang's agreement, he turned and bolted!

Ji Yuntang: "..."

If she remembered correctly, when Luo Junhe met Xie Liuzheng, he had to call him "brother-in-law," right?

His status was higher than Luo Junhe's—was there really a need to be that afraid of him?

Ji Yuntang was used to seeing Xie Liuzheng act like someone who loved stirring up trouble, but seeing him run like a scared rabbit now, the expression on her face was rather complicated.

What she didn't know was that Luo Junhe only softened his demeanor and revealed his gentlest, most considerate side in front of her.

For others, even the faintest presence he unconsciously exuded was enough to make people feel an overwhelming sense of pressure.

Combined with his years on the battlefield, there was a sharpness in his brow, and his murderous aura was even stronger!

Once this aura was fully unleashed, it would make people instinctively feel awe and an urge to submit to him.

That was also why Xie Liuzheng was afraid of Luo Junhe—how could a playboy like him hold his own before a true war god?

Although he had a good relationship with Luo Sinian, he had no dealings at all with Luo Junhe.

If it weren't for knowing Ji Yuntang, he probably would never have had the chance to cross paths with Luo Junhe in his entire life.

Let alone having the other man call him "brother-in-law"!

Ji Yuntang hadn't a clue what Xie Liuzheng was thinking. Now that he had run off, there was no way she could go to Shiding Tower anymore.

She glanced at Chen Hu, who was standing there frozen in place.

"What are you staring at? If you don't go grab the reins now, the carriage is going to run off on its own!"

Ji Yuntang's voice snapped Chen Hu back to his senses.

He snapped out of it and turned around, indeed seeing a black carriage that had broken free from its ropes, about to bolt forward recklessly.

Chen Hu thought, this is bad—His Highness is still inside!

If the carriage really charged out and hit someone, Luo Junhe inside would definitely be found out, and the consequences would be disastrous.

He reacted and was about to rush forward to grab the reins, but just then, a pebble flew over out of nowhere and happened to hit the horse's rear.

The horse let out a pained neigh and was instantly startled.

It raised its hooves and began bolting wildly down the street.

Just then, a little girl of about four or five had appeared in the middle of the road at some point.

The little girl was dressed in a pink dress and holding a candied fruit skewer.

Seeing the black carriage suddenly charging toward her, her face turned pale with fear, and the candied hawthorn in her hand fell to the ground from sheer fright, getting covered in dust.

The people on both sides of the street began scattering like startled birds, fleeing in all directions.

No one dared to come forward and save the little girl.

Seeing this scene, Ji Yuntang's eyes suddenly turned cold.

She leaped into the air, her form blurring, and her petite, agile body shot forward like an arrow, rushing straight to the little girl's side and scooping her into her arms.

Just as the carriage was about to run them over, Ji Yuntang rolled to the side, carrying the little girl away from the path of the carriage.

The carriage curtain was blown by the wind, and Ji Yuntang glimpsed the familiar figure in black inside the carriage.

Even though he wore a mask, Ji Yuntang recognized Luo Junhe immediately.

She was surprised, wondering why he was here.

Could it be that he had been waiting in the carriage for her the whole time?

But now was clearly not the time to think about such things. The injured horse was startled again and had already knocked over several street stalls in succession.

The scene was getting out of hand, and the horse was too fast—Chen Hu tried multiple times to grab it but failed.

Ji Yuntang was anxious. She immediately set down the little girl in her arms and shot out again like an arrow.

Once she was close enough, she took out two silver needles from her storage space, aimed at the acupoints on the horse's back, and shot them toward its body.

Both needles found their target in one shot.

The out-of-control horse instantly calmed down, stopping dead in its tracks.

Chen Hu immediately ran over and grabbed the reins, panting as he asked, "My Lady, are you alright?"

"I'm fine." Ji Yuntang shook her head. She glanced at the carriage, wanting to ask if Luo Junhe inside was okay, but considering the crowd and prying eyes around, she held back.

Ji Yuntang looked at Chen Hu and took a heavy money pouch from her waist, tossing it to him.

"Take this silver and pay for those stall owners' losses. Check how much was damaged, and the Prince Ye Manor will cover it all."

"Also, check if the carriage injured any passersby just now. If so, cover their medical expenses as well."

"Yes, my lady, understood." Chen Hu took the pouch and acknowledged, glancing at the carriage with a hint of hesitation on his lips.

Ji Yuntang knew what he wanted to say, and she smiled slightly. "Don't worry, go ahead—I've got things covered here."

Chen Hu felt instantly at ease.

He wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed, but he still caught the meaning behind Ji Yuntang's words.

He figured she'd said that because she'd probably spotted Luo Junhe on the carriage.

With Ji Yuntang here, Chen Hu felt a huge weight off his shoulders, knowing that Luo Junhe's identity was still safe.

He promptly replied respectfully, "I'll go count up the damages right away—please wait here a moment, Princess."

After Chen Hu left, Ji Yuntang guided the carriage over to a quieter spot on the side of the road.

"Princess Ye, you think you can just run someone over and walk away?"

Just then, a familiar voice rang out, thick with anger.

Ji Yuntang turned around and saw it was Ji Zihang, flanked by a few servants trained in martial arts.

The whole group looked mean and menacing—clearly up to no good.

Ji Yuntang narrowed her eyes, but before she could say a word, Ji Zihang and his men cut off her path.

He glared at Ji Yuntang and said with absolute certainty, "You're not Ji Yuntang at all!"

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