Chapter 155: I Admire Him So Much

She was actually planning to call Nalan Dijiu to account!

If Nalan Dijiu were to catch wind of this thought of hers, goodness knows what kind of upheaval it would cause.

Across this vast world, not a single soul possessed the audacity to put on airs in front of Nalan Dijiu, let alone demand an explanation from him!

Naturally, in this entire realm, there was only one person whom Nalan Dijiu would ever permit to put on airs before him. Yet, even so, she would never be given the chance to call him to account.

For this person was Nalan Dijiu's little fairy.

Faced with the little fairy he cared for so deeply and yearned for with every breath, how could he possibly bear to make her angry, and thereby afford her the chance to hold him accountable?

"Jin, my dear, your mother has just sent people to find out all about this matter. It is not something to blame Prince Jiu for. Prince Jiu has been away from the city for quite a few days on this business. As a matter of fact, he only returned to Yayue City today."

Qian Yueshuang considered herself a remarkably shrewd woman.

A whole month had passed before Prince Jiu finally paid a visit to their estate, so she naturally made it her business to investigate the reasons behind the delay.

The moment she discovered the truth, she felt happier than if she had been struck by a shower of gold.

"Jin, you have no idea. The very moment Prince Jiu arrived in Yayue City, completely disregarding the exhaustion of his journey, without even returning to his own manor or taking a single sip of tea, he immediately gave orders to summon your father and brother back to the estate, stating that he was coming to visit in person. Just think about it, how profound Prince Jiu's affection for you is! How impatient he was to set eyes upon you!"

"Is what Mother is saying true?"

Hearing Qian Yueshuang put it this way, Baili Jin felt as though she had consumed tons of honey, sweet beyond measure.

Goodness!

Today was truly filled with one pleasant surprise after another.

She had never even dared to dream in her wildest fantasies that Prince Jiu's feelings for her ran so deep.

So deep that the absolute second he returned to Yayue City, he rushed right over to see her! She was simply moved beyond words.

"You silly girl..."

Qian Yueshuang was far too used to addressing her by this nickname, and the moment the words slipped out, she instantly regretted them.

Her daughter was of immense value now; from now on, she must mind her tongue and take care never to blurt out "silly girl" ever again. Otherwise, she feared Prince Jiu might overhear, take offense, and punish her for it!

"Jin, darling, how could Mother deceive you? Everything Mother is telling you is the absolute truth. Prince Jiu traveled through the wind and dust, without even having the time to change his robes, and most likely without a single bite to eat. Seeing him act this way, even Mother is deeply envious. Only you, my Jin, could be blessed with such incredible fortune."

In the depths of her heart, Qian Yueshuang was genuinely consumed with envy for Baili Jin.

Ask anyone across the entire world: which woman could ever hope to be treated in such a manner by Prince Jiu?

Countless maidens throughout the land dreamed day and night of capturing Prince Jiu's favor.

If Qian Yueshuang were not already past the appropriate age, long since married off, and the mother of children, she too would have harbored such fantastical dreams!

"Mother is right. Prince Jiu doing this has indeed touched my heart deeply."

Baili Jin thoroughly relished the sensation of being cherished as the very apple of someone's eye.

"Mother is also basking in your reflected glory today, finally getting to see Prince Jiu and interact with him at such close quarters. Come to think of it, Mother has long heard tales of Prince Jiu's legendary name, but today is the very first time I have laid eyes upon him."

Qian Yueshuang was still lost in the profound shock of awe she had experienced upon first beholding Nalan Dijiu.

"In all my years, Mother has never laid eyes on a man so extraordinarily handsome and peerless."