novelraw Chapter 438: The Mad Demon Si Lisao Who Protects His Wife Is Online! 1
Chapter 438: The Mad Demon Si Lisao Who Protects His Wife Is Online! 1
Bai Qingshui stood to the side. When she saw the man and woman, she froze, and for a moment, she lost control, exclaiming, "Ye Siyuan, how could it be you?"
What made her eyes blaze with jealousy was that her dance partner had, at a critical moment, played the hero and saved Ye Siyuan. They gazed into each other’s eyes, a sight envied by bystanders. The image seared into Bai Qingshui’s vision, nearly driving her mad with envy!
Qu Liushang had his dance partner snatched away, and his attempt to play the hero had failed. He was initially a bit angry, but when the woman’s mask fell, revealing not Si Mingjing’s face but Ye Siyuan’s, Qu Liushang, like Bai Qingshui, was stunned. Had he invited the wrong person?
No, Bai Qingshui’s information was incorrect!
Judging by Bai Qingshui’s dumbfounded expression, it was obvious she also didn’t know that the person in the red evening gown was not Si Mingjing, but Ye Siyuan.
Ye Siyuan and Si Lisao were still locked in each other’s gaze, as if time had frozen for them. Neither shifted their eyes; under the spotlight, it was just the two of them in this space.
One second...
Two seconds...
Three seconds...
Ye Siyuan’s face suddenly flushed as red as an apple.
She came to her senses, stepped out of Si Lisao’s embrace, and moved gracefully, curtsying to the female guests.
Complementing her finishing flourish, Si Lisao also nodded slightly and bowed to the assembled guests.
CLAP! CLAP! CLAP!
The venue erupted in thunderous applause.
Then, the questions began. "Who is she?"
"She looks like the Second Princess of Atlantis, Ye Siyuan."
"She’s so beautiful! Why do I feel like she and our Crown Prince are such a perfect match?"
"What a way to speak the plain truth! And wasn’t the Crown Prince’s heroic rescue just now incredibly dashing?"
"Wait, where’s Si Mingjing?"
The members of the Bai Family all stared at Ye Siyuan. Bai Qingshui, in particular, couldn’t understand why Ye Siyuan was wearing that red dress.
This was the evening gown Mother meticulously prepared for Si Mingjing!
Ye Siyuan has ruined all our plans for tonight!
Bai Qingshui was seething, her expression unsightly. She repeated her question, her tone heavy with accusation, "Ye Siyuan, what are you doing here? Our banquet didn’t send you an invitation. You came uninvited—"
Before she could finish, Si Lisao’s arm tightened around Ye Siyuan’s waist as she was about to leave the dance floor. He narrowed his cold, grim eyes at the flustered Bai Qingshui, his voice chilling. "She is the partner I brought. Is there a problem?"
"Crown Prince, no..." That’s not right! I clearly saw Crown Prince Lisao arrive alone. He definitely didn’t bring a partner!
Ye Siyuan leaned casually against Si Lisao’s shoulder, enjoying the sight of Bai Qingshui’s frustrated expression. "Sorry, I didn’t realize that on the Mu Continent, partners also need invitations. Crown Prince Lisao, perhaps I should leave first?"
"Qingshui, apologize!" Bai Chuanfeng emerged from the crowd of guests, forcing a smile. "All who come are guests. What kind of things are you saying?"
Bai Chuanfeng had always been smooth and diplomatic, always speaking with a smile. "Miss Ye, my apologies. This child is just a little confused, that’s all. The gown you’re wearing was one I prepared for Ajiu. She thought you were her elder sister and, upon realizing her mistake, was somewhat impolite. Please forgive her."
Ye Siyuan smiled it away. She was alluring yet sweet, exuding countless charms with every gesture. "Auntie Bai, it’s alright. My brother prepared an even more beautiful gown for my sister-in-law. She adored it the moment she saw it and couldn’t put it down. This one was left unused, and as I happened to not have a gown, I decided to wear it. You aren’t angry, are you?"
"It’s just a gown, hardly worth mentioning."
Bai Chuanfeng offered a smile that didn’t reach her eyes and glanced at Bai Qingshui. "Aren’t you going to apologize to Miss Ye?"
Bai Qingshui, suppressing her anger, reined in her causticity. "Miss Ye, I’m sorry."
At that moment, Old Madam Bai looked around. "Where is my Ajiu?"
"Grandma, I’m here."
Si Mingjing, arm in arm with Mo Yinhe, made her fashionably late entrance. All eyes followed the sound to see a woman strolling leisurely forward, a tall man by her side. The man strode with long legs, handsome beyond measure; the woman, too, was radiant with pearly teeth, captivatingly beautiful. They approached with unhurried grace—a handsome man and a beautiful woman, a truly perfect match.
Si Mingjing, holding Mo Yinhe’s arm, approached Old Madam Bai with a soft, languid smile. "Sorry, Grandma, for being late. Yinhe missed me and rushed over from Atlantis to give me a surprise, so we were delayed a bit. My apologies for making everyone wait."
Old Madam Bai pulled her to her side, her face beaming with affection. "Everyone, gather ’round. Let me introduce you. This is my precious granddaughter, Bai Jiusi. She’s returned and now goes by the name Si Mingjing. Appearances can change, names can change, but she will forever be my, Bai Qiuhua’s, most cherished granddaughter."
Old Madam Bai’s words made Bai Qingshui, standing nearby, extremely jealous. Bai Chuanfeng shot her daughter a look, and only then did Bai Qingshui manage to hide her dissatisfaction.
"So she’s Si Mingjing? She said on social media that someone grievously injured her during childbirth, disfiguring her, and that’s why she had plastic surgery to change her appearance?"
"Who would dare harm the most esteemed Dragon Daughter of the Mu Continent? Has the culprit been found?"
"Why did Bai Qingshui get plastic surgery to look like her? For the past six months, she’s been parading around in Si Mingjing’s guise. Don’t tell me the younger sister wants to replace the elder?"
"Shh, keep it down."
But even the hushed whispers reached Bai Qingshui’s ears. Her face turned deathly pale. She wanted to retort, but Bai Chuanfeng firmly grasped her wrist.
Bai Chuanfeng had organized today’s reception banquet for Si Mingjing precisely to clear up this matter. Otherwise, not only the banquet hall but also social media would be rife with speculation, which would be very detrimental to Qingshui. She announced, "Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for gracing us with your presence at my eldest daughter’s welcome banquet. On this occasion, I wish to clarify something."
It was the same old story—Bai Chuanfeng spoke of how she had missed her daughter to the point of illness, framing Bai Qingshui’s plastic surgery as an act of filial piety.
Si Mingjing couldn’t be bothered to listen. She walked over to Ye Siyuan and winked. "Are you okay?"
Ye Siyuan shook her head. "Sister-in-law, I’m fine. Crown Prince Lisao saved me." As she spoke, her ears turned red.
Si Lisao stood beside her like the imposing Mount Tai. An almost imperceptible tenderness had crept into his usually indifferent eyes; he hadn’t expected Siyuan to be here.
Mo Yinhe narrowed his eyes, quietly observing Si Lisao for a moment.
Mingjing had Siyuan wear her gown to the banquet tonight, and Yinhe had permitted it. Mingjing had long anticipated that Bai Qingshui would try to stir up trouble and create a scandal involving her and Qu Liushang. Having Siyuan appear in Mingjing’s place was an easy way to defuse the crisis.
However, he hadn’t expected Si Lisao to intervene, play the hero saving the damsel, and interact with his sister again. This truly irked Mo Yinhe!
Meanwhile, Bai Chuanfeng had finished her explanation, and the guests accepted the excuse of filial piety.
Unexpectedly, however, Ye Siyuan interjected, "Really? If it was all out of filial devotion, then why did she impersonate my sister-in-law and publicly divorce her husband?"
"That was..." Bai Qingshui bit her lower lip, stealing a glance at Si Lisao. Her mind raced, and a plan formed. She decided to shift the blame. "Crown Prince Lisao told me to say that."
Si Lisao: "..."