Chapter 152: Must Be a Reserved Lady

Baili Guishan repeatedly congratulated Baili Jin, saying, "Congratulations, Sister Jin! Congratulations, Sister Jin!"

Baili Jin still maintained an expression of infinite shyness. With her head lowered, she twisted the hem of her garment and gazed at the tips of her own shoes, finding herself completely too embarrassed to lift her eyes to look at her father, brother, and mother.

In truth, although Baili Jin usually thought quite highly of herself, she did possess at least a shred of self-awareness.

For a long time, her romantic aspirations had been set upon imperial princes such as the Fourth Prince and the Fifth Prince.

Never in her wildest dreams had she dared to imagine that one day she could be linked to someone of the Ninth Prince's stature.

She genuinely never dreamed that she would ever have the immense good fortune to be associated with a figure like the Ninth Prince.

Yet today, upon hearing that the Ninth Prince was coming to the estate in person, Baili Jin's mind could not help but recall that chance encounter they had shared on the bustling street a few days prior.

Her thoughts naturally gravitated in that direction.

If one were to ask who, within this General Pingnan Manor, possessed the qualifications to win the favor of the Ninth Prince besides her, Baili Jin?

Therefore, through numerous conjectures and various analyses, Baili Jin concluded that this was the only possible explanation! Aside from this, no other possibility existed!

"Master, Madam, the Ninth Prince has already arrived at the main gates!"

At that very moment, a servant came rushing over at a dead sprint to report.

"Quick, quick! Madam, hurry and accompany me out to welcome the Ninth Prince!"

Baili Gang never expected that the Ninth Prince would actually come! And that he would arrive at such an astonishing speed! He urged Qian Yueshuan again and again, already setting off on his own to go and greet Nalan Dijiu.

"Alright, alright."

Qian Yueshuan responded in kind.

Yet, being a woman who always fancied herself clever, a particular concern immediately crossed her mind.

"Jin, you should hurry back to your room first. Do not come out until Mother tells you to."

"Why, Mother? The Ninth Prince has clearly come here today for my sake. Why are you telling me to go back to my room?"

Baili Jin frowned in displeasure.

"There is no time for Mother to explain this to you right now, just hurry back to your chamber!"

With no time to elaborate to Baili Jin, Qian Yueshuan hurried after Baili Gang, hastening toward the main entrance.

"Sister Jin, what Mother said makes complete sense. Since the Ninth Prince is here to see you, it is all the more reason for you to return to your room first. For one thing, it makes you appear to be a reserved and modest lady.

Secondly, if the Ninth Prince does not see you right away, it will make your presence all the more precious. And thirdly, Sister Jin, you can take this opportunity to properly dress and make yourself up, changing into an even more gorgeous gown. Therefore, you should hurry back to your chamber at once."

It was Baili Guishan who fully grasped the essence of Qian Yueshuan's words.

He reminded Baili Jin with a beaming expression of delight.

"Ah, as expected, Mother and Brother think much further ahead than I do!"

Only then did Baili Jin experience a sudden flash of enlightenment and comprehension. Without further ado, she scurried off in a flurry toward her own chambers.

Meanwhile, Baili Gang and Qian Yueshuan had rushed all the way, arriving at the main gates of the courtyard in the nick of time. At that very moment, a carriage drawn by Heavenly Dragon Horses was slowly coming to a halt before the entrance.

Naturally, this was the personal carriage of Nalan Dijiu.

Under the vast heavens, who besides Nalan Dijiu could possibly use Heavenly Dragon Horses as beasts of burden for a carriage? Even the reigning Emperor himself was only fortunate enough to possess a single Heavenly Dragon Horse.

An attendant walking alongside the carriage respectfully lifted the silk curtain...