My Dragon Baby and Billionaire Husband

Chapter 373: Low-key Showing Off Affection? Mr. Mo Regrets Not Being High-profile Enough! 2

Ye Shiting knew their trip back was for a case that had attracted considerable attention domestically, trending multiple times on popular search lists.

Ye Shiting said, "Regarding your mother’s case, if the evidence is solid, sending the Song Family members to Prison Star won’t be difficult. I’ve already spoken to Lin Nan. As long as there’s a conviction confirming that the Song Family framed your mother as a murderer, he will handle the remaining procedures."

Si Mingjing wondered who Lin Nan was.

Mo Yinhe explained, "Uncle Lin is the highest judicial authority in A Country. He is my grandfather’s adopted son and also a good friend of my uncle. During my uncle’s presidency of A Country, Lin Nan was his Chief of Staff. Now, he holds a high position as A Country’s Chief Justice, in charge of the Supreme Court."

This connection was truly ironclad.

Not all criminals could be sent to Prison Star; the procedures and intricacies involved were very complex. This was when having the right connections could make things significantly easier!

Si Mingjing felt a surge of energy, understanding their implication, and expressed her profound gratitude. "Thank you, Mr. Ye. Prosecutor Xia Man informed me that after more than two months of investigation and evidence gathering, the evidence is now conclusive. The trial is tomorrow, and there should be no suspense regarding the outcome. By then, my mother’s case will be vindicated, and the real murderer will be brought to justice."

Ye Shiting nodded. "Let’s wait for the result of tomorrow’s trial. However, you call Ye Junqing ’Dad’ and me ’Mr. Ye.’ What’s the reasoning behind that?"

Ye Junqing would boast about it to him frequently over the phone, saying Si Mingjing called him Dad and that Si Mingjing was the former Bai Jiusi.

Mo Yinhe gave Si Mingjing a subtle glance. "Call him Uncle," he murmured.

"Thank you, Uncle."

"Good child. Since you call me Uncle, I will certainly help your wishes come true."

「The trial began at two o’clock the next afternoon.」

Many media outlets had gotten wind of the news and were camped out at the courthouse entrance.

Mo Yinhe accompanied Si Mingjing to the court to observe. When their motorcade arrived at the entrance, they saw a swarm of camera flashes. Fengjue made a snap decision, "Drive the car into the courthouse’s underground parking lot."

The driver nodded. "Yes, sir."

Mo Yinhe sat lazily in the car and glanced at Fengjue. "Why drive into the parking lot? We’ll get out here."

"Your Highness, there are too many media members; it’s not conducive to security."

"I hired you as Head of Security. Can’t you even handle this small matter? If not, step aside for someone more capable!"

With a grand flourish, Mo Yinhe pushed open the car door and stepped out, exuding elegance and an air of unparalleled sophistication.

Fengjue’s brow twitched. He immediately ordered all guards to exit their vehicles and keep the reporters, who were swarming for interviews, at a three-meter distance.

Once Mo Yinhe was out of the car, he stood tall and imposing beside it, extending his hand toward Si Mingjing to help her out.

"I can manage on my own," Si Mingjing said.

But Mo Yinhe insisted, his movements deliberately conspicuous as he led her out of the car. He then straightened her white shirt for her, his gesture inadvertently drawing attention to the engagement ring hanging from the necklace around her neck.

Si Mingjing was dressed casually: a neat, crisp white ladies’ shirt paired with simple, elegantly styled straight-leg jeans. She looked simple yet chic, both beautiful and cool.

The top two buttons of her shirt were undone, revealing a beautiful necklace that shimmered subtly in the sunlight, accentuating her perfect neckline.

As Mo Yinhe’s action brought the dazzling engagement ring on her necklace into prominence, Si Mingjing arched an eyebrow slightly.

At that moment, Fengjue finally realized what was happening. !!!! Was he mistaken, or did it feel like His Highness was deliberately seeking free publicity? He likely wanted to use the media’s cameras to announce to the citizens of A Country that Miss Si was already his fiancée! Wow, what a brilliant schemer! Tonight’s headline photos in all the major media outlets would undoubtedly feature His Highness and the Crown Princess Consort!

Sure enough.

Soon, a sharp-eyed reporter spotted a crucial clue: the necklace Si Mingjing wore had an engagement ring on it.

The diamond on the ring was very eye-catching and looked priceless, instantly piquing the reporters’ curiosity.

Even though they were blocked by guards three meters away, it couldn’t dampen their inquisitiveness.

Question after question flew from the reporters’ mouths.

"Mr. Mo, there are rumors that you’ve proposed to Miss Si Mingjing. Is the ring hanging around her neck the engagement ring you gave her?"

"Mr. Mo, may I ask your current relationship with Miss Si Mingjing? Are you lovers, or is she your fiancée?"

Mo Yinhe cast a cool glance at the reporters, a roguish smile touching the corners of his lips as he posed a question in a low, mellow voice, "What do you think?"

With that, under everyone’s watchful eyes, he put an arm around Si Mingjing’s slender waist and strode into the courthouse with an air of deliberate ostentation.

Because outsiders were present, Si Mingjing couldn’t make a scene.

After entering the courthouse, Si Mingjing rolled her eyes and said, "You’re so childish."

Mo Yinhe deliberately put on a stern face and said in a severe tone, "You ungrateful little thing! I’m leveraging my own fame to get you headlines, so don’t act coy after benefiting from it! Believe me, after today’s court session ends, every social platform in A Country will be buzzing about your mother’s case. Don’t you want that level of attention?"

Si Mingjing fell silent for a moment, then said, "Thank you."

Mo Yinhe laughed. "It’s rare for you, Mingjing, to admit your mistakes and correct them. No need to thank me; this is what your man should do."

Mo Yinhe was a man who separated business from family. Ruthless and relentless in governing the country, he was rarely high-handed with her and seldom overly serious in her presence.

It wasn’t because he was afraid of scaring her, but because he believed that a man who tries to show off in front of the woman he loves isn’t truly in love.

In her presence, he always maintained a calm and gentle demeanor. He also had an accurate perception of his role in her life. In her presence, he was like any other husband, simply an ordinary spouse—nothing more, nothing less. He enjoyed teasing her and could be mischievous at times.

Fengjue, following behind, muttered to himself, Your Highness, you’re the one taking advantage and then acting coy. You’re truly a master at turning things around.

"But if you really want to show your gratitude, then give me a kiss," Mo Yinhe said, leaning in with his handsome face, practically begging to be punched, his tone coaxing.

Si Mingjing reached out and pushed his face away, her expression also turning stern. "Give you an inch, and you take a mile."

"Nonsense."

Mo Yinhe refused to admit it. He was clearly someone who’d take a mile if given an inch; settling for a mere "foot" was far too modest an estimation for him!

The two bantered playfully as they entered Courtroom No. 308.

Several acquaintances were already in the spectator seats, such as Grandfather Su, Xi Tan, and some old friends of her mother. Song Father was also there.

"Mingjing, my girl."

"Grandfather Su."

Si Mingjing walked over, greeted Grandfather Su, and sat down beside him.

Grandfather Su had also noticed the diamond ring hanging from Si Mingjing’s neck. He thumped his cane in mock frustration, "Oh my, oh my, an engagement! When did this happen?"

Si Mingjing looked down, glanced at the diamond ring before her, and said, "Last month."

Grandfather Su sighed dramatically, exclaiming, "It’s all because of my grandsons; none of them are up to snuff! It infuriates me! My prospective granddaughter-in-law has slipped through my fingers!"

Si Mingjing blinked playfully. "Grandfather Su, although your prospective granddaughter-in-law is gone, I’d still like to be your granddaughter. Would you agree to that?"