Chapter 157: Watching the Clowns Make Fools of Themselves

Therefore, there was not the slightest trace of impatience on his face, only a calm expression as he waited.

Baili Gang and Baili Guishan, accompanying him on the side, were already anxious to the extreme, feeling as if countless cats were scratching at their hearts with their claws.

Why hasn't Jin come out yet?

With all this dawdling, how long is she going to spend on her hair and makeup?

Though it was said that making the Ninth Prince wait for a while would make Baili Jin appear reserved and precious, thereby making the Ninth Prince yearn to see her even more, waiting for this long was really going a bit too far!

Qian Yueshuang is really something else. Aren't she afraid of angering the Ninth Prince?

However, after observing Nalan Dijiu's expression over and over again and seeing that there was never the slightest hint of impatience between his brows and in his eyes, Baili Gang and Baili Guishan finally felt slightly relieved.

At the same time, both father and son grew much more confident inside.

Judging by this, the Ninth Prince must truly and sincerely like Baili Jin!

"My lord, the young lady has arrived."

Finally, the maid's announcement rescued Baili Gang and Baili Guishan, whose hearts had felt as though they were being roasted over a furnace.

Both father and son breathed long sighs of relief. It was good that Baili Jin had finally come out.

They had truly been worried about their ability to entertain the Ninth Prince properly, terrified that a single careless misstep might offend him.

At this moment, Baili Jin was seen stepping forward into the main hall, moving at a slow and leisurely pace while adopting what she believed to be an elegant and graceful gait, putting on the air of a poised and virtuous lady.

Catching sight of Nalan Dijiu from afar, an irrepressible surge of wild ecstasy flooded her heart. Yet, she was someone who knew how to put on a display and showcase herself.

Thus, lowering her gaze slightly to watch the tips of her shoes, she stepped into the hall step by step.

"Ninth Prince, your humble servant's daughter has arrived," Baili Gang hurriedly said to Nalan Dijiu.

"Jin, quickly, go forward and pay your respects to the Ninth Prince," Qian Yueshuang urged Baili Jin with a beaming, joyful expression.

After putting on a coy and hesitant display, Baili Jin finally walked at a lingering pace right up to Nalan Dijiu.

"Your humble servant's daughter, Baili Jin, pays her respects to the Ninth Prince."

Baili Jin's voice was exceedingly sweet, entirely different from her usual tone of voice.

Clearly, it was an affectation she had deliberately practiced.

That voice sounded so tender and sweet that it made one's very bones feel as though they were melting.

Little did Baili Jin know that when this voice fell upon Nalan Dijiu's ears, it sounded so cloying and affected that it made him nearly want to vomit.

Lifting his gaze, he glanced casually at Baili Jin.

This woman was utterly vulgar; where could she ever compare to the fresh and refined grace of his little fairy?

Her entire being reeked of artifice, utterly hypocritical and pretentious!

Dressed up with meticulous care, weighed down by pearls and jades, and paired with a flamboyant crimson dress and skirt—did she think she was a bride today?

Furthermore, the Ninth Prince had seen through Baili Jin's true face all too clearly!

Yet, at this very moment, Nalan Dijiu did not reveal a shred of the disgust he felt toward Baili Jin in his heart.

Since she was merely a clown making a spectacle of herself, it was naturally necessary to let her make a fool of herself for a while longer. Only when she had embarrassed herself thoroughly enough could it achieve an effect that would satisfy the audience.

It was rare for the Ninth Prince to be in such a fine mood to run errands for his little fairy, so he certainly would not miss out on this fine show.

It was only a pity that his little fairy could not witness this scene right now.

"No need for formalities."

Therefore, the Ninth Prince deliberately spoke up and replied to Baili Jin with these words.

Although these words from the Ninth Prince consisted of merely four brief characters...