Ji Yinshu knew that once Li Zhao was arrested, the news would soon reach Madam Jiang’s ears.

That woman, full of righteousness and excuses—now that Jingrong wasn’t here, who knew what kind of trouble she would stir up!

After thinking for a moment, she said to the County Magistrate, “My lord, I believe Madam Jiang will come to the yamen shortly and will certainly pressure you to release Li Zhao. You must stand firm and not waver. Also, Li Zhao has already admitted to concealing the corpse and covering up the truth. Arresting him and imprisoning him is perfectly justified. Until we have new evidence, it’s best not to let him leave the prison cell.”

“This official understands. When the time comes, I will definitely stand firm.”

His expression was quite resolute.

But Ji Yinshu was very worried—she was just afraid he would clench his teeth so tightly that in the end, even his teeth would fall out.

Just at this moment…

“Young… master.” She almost called out “young miss.”

A female voice suddenly rang out, approaching from far away.

Turning around, she saw Luan’er running in, drenched in sweat and gasping for breath.

Ji Yinshu frowned in confusion and asked, “Why did you come here?”

Luan’er quickly said, “The household… something happened at home. They’re asking you to hurry back, young master.”

Something happened? Good news or bad news?

Generally it would only be bad news. As for good news, when would it ever be her turn!

Seeing Luan’er so anxious, Ji Yinshu could only turn to give instructions to the County Magistrate. “What I just said, my lord, please don’t forget. Also, if Wei Wu and Wang San have results from what I asked them to investigate, you must inform me immediately.”

“What did you ask those two to investigate?”

“Don’t ask yet. Let’s talk about it once they’ve investigated.”

The County Magistrate nodded, and Ji Yinshu left the yamen with Luan’er.

Just after leaving, Ji Yinshu asked her, “What exactly happened? Why are you so flustered, running to the yamen?”

“People from the Wei household came—Master Wei and Madam Wei brought Young Master Wei. They said… they said they want you to meet with Young Master Wei.”

So to speak, what she had to face, she couldn’t avoid sooner or later!

On the way back to the Ji residence from the yamen, Ji Yinshu kept feeling as if someone was following her. It was probably a woman’s intuition acting up again.

After she entered through the back gate of the Ji residence’s west courtyard, Lang Bo, who had been following behind her all along, finally revealed himself.

Now that Ji Yinshu had safely returned to the Ji household, he was relieved.

After last night’s assassination attempt, Jingrong naturally heightened his vigilance. The assailants had said they needed to take both their heads to report back. Naturally, he had to send someone to secretly protect Ji Yinshu.

But Lang Bo couldn’t help muttering a few words under his breath. “His Highness treats Miss Ji so well, worried she might be in danger, even having me secretly protect her. Ah, it seems our prince has developed true feelings for Miss Ji.”

Why did it feel like there was a sour, vinegary taste in the air?

…

After Ji Yinshu returned to her room, she immediately changed into women’s clothing, arranged her hair, and applied powder.

Then she went to the main hall.

Fortunately this time, Ji Muqing wasn’t there, Ji Lingzhi wasn’t there, Ji Wanxin wasn’t there either, and that death-seeking third brother of hers was probably wandering around some brothel who knows where.

This was good!

She entered properly and respectfully, seeing her father’s face frozen in a gentle smile.

Her gaze then moved to Ji Shuhan’s left hand—there was a crutch!

It seemed the pilgrimage to Qing’an Temple, prostrating with each step, had caused him internal injuries. When walking, he now needed the help of a crutch.

Meanwhile, Old Madam Ji beside him was truly the picture of kindness, completely different from her fierce appearance on the night she was whipped.

“Father, Grandmother.” Ji Yinshu bowed, then looked toward Master Wei and Madam Wei. “Uncle Wei, Aunt Wei.”

“Good child.” Madam Wei was quite satisfied with this daughter-in-law.

Wei Yi, who had been sitting in his seat, from the moment Ji Yinshu entered, had his gaze stuck to her like glue.

That silly boy’s face was flushed as red as an apple!

He quietly leaned toward his mother’s ear and asked, “Mother, the wife you mentioned—is it her?”

Madam Wei nodded and patted his thigh. “Yes, how is it? Isn’t Yinshu very beautiful?”

At that moment, Wei Yi was like someone who had received the greatest gift in the world. His face showed surprise and excitement. His mouth gaped open, and his eyes seemed to have enlarged many times, staring straight at Ji Yinshu!

Oh my, so this older sister was his wife!

How wonderful! How wonderful!

His hands resting on his thighs kept fidgeting. He pressed his lips together with a hint of bashfulness, even secretly smiling.

Hey, hey, hey, was this really necessary?

Seeing her son so happy, Madam Wei’s heart also felt much more at ease!

At this time, Ji Shuhan raised his hand toward Wei Yi’s direction and said, “Yinshu, look—Young Master Wei has such a dignified bearing. He’s a good match for you.”

Old Madam Ji also chimed in. “That’s right. Marrying into the Wei household is your good fortune. Your father and I have found you a good marriage. Although you’re from a concubine, we cannot shortchange you.”

Bah!

A wolf in sheep’s clothing!

Ji Yinshu didn’t respond.

Her hands hidden in her sleeves clenched tightly, and a cold smile secretly curved at the corner of her mouth!

Soon enough, you’ll be the ones crying.

At this moment, Madam Wei suddenly pulled Wei Yi up and walked to Ji Yinshu’s side, saying very excitedly, “Yi’er, come, take a good look. This is your wife. Last time you made a fuss about not wanting to marry a wife, so this time Mother brought you here again to let you see her. How is it? Do you like her?”

You think this is picking goods at the market!

Ji Yinshu’s face turned pale!

Wei Yi nodded frantically. “I like her! I like this older sister! I want her to be my wife! In the future, we’ll have many, many little Wei Yis.”

“…”

Madam Wei suddenly slapped him and corrected him. “What do you mean ‘older sister’! Yinshu will be your wife in the future. You should call her ‘wife.'”

“Oh, wife-older-sister!”

Embarrassing!

Master Wei couldn’t watch anymore. He cleared his throat and said, “Madam, don’t frighten Yinshu. She hasn’t crossed the threshold yet—you can’t let Yi’er call her that carelessly.”

“Yes, yes, yes. Look at me—I’m all confused.” Madam Wei didn’t feel embarrassed at all. She said to Wei Yi again, “Yi’er, you can’t call her ‘wife’ yet. Just call her Yinshu, understand?”

Wei Yi obediently nodded again, very readily agreeing. “I understand.”

So he called out to Ji Yinshu again, “Yinshu.”

That voice was actually quite pleasant to hear!

Much better than when the County Magistrate called out her name—at least it wasn’t greasy!

Ji Yinshu smiled gently at him. Her eyes were as clear as water, melting Wei Yi into a tingling numbness.

The next moment, he proactively grasped Ji Yinshu’s sleeve and said, “My mother and father both call me Yi’er. Yinshu, can I call you Shu’er?”

No!

“Fine. Young Master Wei can call me whatever he wishes.”

Ji Yinshu’s eyes were gentle, but her tone was somewhat cold!

“Good! Then I’ll call you Shu’er. Shu’er, Shu’er…”

He called out several times, enjoying it immensely!

Hearing this, Ji Yinshu didn’t seem to find it awkward. Instead, looking at Wei Yi’s silly, foolish appearance, she couldn’t help but feel amused!