Pampered By All In Different Planes

Hong Xiu shook her head, "Actually, I've never met my cousin."

"Ah?" The Third Prince was puzzled, "You came to find your cousin, yet you've never met her? How is that possible."

"My cousin wasn't favored at home and grew up in the cold... in the backyard. Her family has many offspring and countless outstanding sisters, but she wasn't very well regarded," Hong Xiu explained. "Later, she was offered a marriage that was neither good nor bad, so she was pushed forward first. I later heard she met a mishap and passed away. At that time, I was also kidnapped and sold here."

Su Zhiruan's brow twitched heavily.

Not to mention, listening to this description, it sounds a bit like the original protagonist's living environment.

"Oh, that's how it is," the Third Prince, someone great at imagining scenarios, immediately thought of the aftermath and scratched his head, "So, seeking this lady means you miss your cousin, right? Should've just said so earlier."

"Here, take these," Su Zhiruan untied the money bag, "I'll take you out."

"Mmm mmm," Hong Xiu hugged Su Zhiruan.

"Since the misunderstanding is resolved, you shouldn't be hugging anymore. A woman and a woman shouldn't be too close, especially since I knew this lady first." The Third Prince felt Hong Xiu redundant. He always wanted to discuss something more with Su Zhiruan, but this Hong Xiu kept sticking by his side.

"And what is the relationship between you, sir, and my sister? Knowing her less than a day yet wanting to be chummy? That's rather impolite." Hong Xiu retorted assertively.

Seeing another conflict about to erupt, Su Zhiruan promptly sorted them out.

"Alright, it's getting late, Miss Hong Xiu, take these to redeem your freedom." Su Zhiruan handed over the money bag.

The ones Ji Xiaoyuan gave her this morning were already quite a lot in the small county; those two gold ingots alone could buy three Hong Xius.

"Miss, let me escort you back," the Third Prince volunteered.

Hong Xiu also said, "Since the lady has saved me, I'm willing to serve you as a maid afterwards."

"No need, go find your cousin," Su Zhiruan waved her hand, "My husband will be back soon, and if he doesn't see me, he will definitely come looking."

"Husband?!"

"Husband?!"

Their voices echoed simultaneously, reaching Su Zhiruan's ears from both sides.

She nodded, "Yes, my husband went on business today, it's time I return."

The Third Prince was displeased, even retracting his folding fan.

For a moment, he hesitated whether to reveal his royal identity and snatch her away from other men.

"What... what kind of man could capture your heart, miss?" The Third Prince spoke with envy in his tone.

"My husband, you see, is a hunter and also runs a small tavern." Su Zhiruan said naturally.

Since Ji Xiaoyuan took her as a cover, she could naturally use this too.

But this time, the Third Prince seemed determined; he threw his folding fan aside and exclaimed angrily, "A mere hunter dares compare to me? Miss, come home with me today, from now on, I shall treat you as a treasure."

Speaking thus, he grabbed Su Zhiruan's right sleeve.

Hong Xiu defiantly squeezed into Su Zhiruan's arms.

"Sister, I have nowhere to go right now, can I come with you?"

"If that hunter knows my famous name, he'd surely be scared out of his wits." The Third Prince boasted shamelessly and confidently uttered these words.

"Oh? What's your famous name then?"

"Ji Xiaoyuan!" The Third Prince loudly answered.

Upon saying it, he felt the atmosphere a bit odd, turned to Hong Xiu, "Did you say something?"

"No," Hong Xiu glanced at him.

"Miss... did you say something?"

Su Zhiruan smiled slightly and spoke slowly, "It's my husband."

"Even if your husband comes, so wha—ah?!" The Third Prince intended to continue uttering more conceited words.

And then, as he turned, thought he was seeing things.

"Come out with me," a man a full head taller stood with arms crossed, saying coldly.

"Little Imp—" The Third Prince broke out in a cold sweat instantly.

At this moment, he finally experienced what is called danger, what is called coincidence, what is called seeking flowers in vain, yet accidentally letting a willow grow!!

He'd searched for such a long time with no results, but in leisure setting to meet a lady, encountered Ji Xiaoyuan instead!!

Facing Ji Xiaoyuan's icy gaze, the Third Prince withered considerably, shoulders slumped, following Ji Xiaoyuan out.

At this moment, the Third Prince felt like he wished he could die!

Pretending to be his Little Imperial Uncle, ended up liking a lady who turned out to be his Imperial Aunt!!!

Unless he had the courage of a bear and leopard and swallowed a Vajra, how could he explain boldly to his Little Imperial Uncle.