Chapter 14 The wife who grew up in the orphanage
The Ji family banquet was held in the Ji family’s ancient residence, and practically all of the capital’s celebrities were expected to attend.
Ji Yanchen was on the second floor at the time, gazing down at the people speaking and chatting in the hall. The corners of his lips were hooked, the audience had gathered, and it was time for the actors to appear.
Li Ruoqin and Ye Miao exited the car outside the gate. Ye Miao wore a Herringbone fishtail skirt custom-made by Ji Yanchen, and her body became increasingly concave and convex, her long waterfall-like hair fell down freely, and the royal blue mermaid tear diamond necklace was the finishing touch, making her more charming and noble.
“Miao Miao, you are so beautiful today,” Li Ruoqin said, looking at Ye Miao. She felt proud. Her daughter is so lovely and talented that she deserves to have the best things in life, and she must assist her in obtaining them.
“You’ve mentioned that countless times, Mom,” Ye Miao replied, straightening her skirt and smiling.
Everyone in the room gazed at Ye Miao as soon as she walked in. Although she was not the most attractive, she was fresh and gorgeous, which was admirable.
“Who is this lady, and how come I’ve never seen her before?”
“I haven’t seen her either, but she can’t be a minor role if she’s been invited to the banquet.”
“Do you suppose she’s the wife the Prince married not long ago? It’s said that the person was not born in a Jingquan aristocratic family. The prince was a treasured child, so it’s logical they wouldn’t tell us.”
(t/n Jingquan aristocratic family-family from Beijing circle)
“It seems so, the Ji family may be thinking of borrowing the opportunity to announce it today.”
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Ji Yanchen had already spread the news of Ji Shiyan’s hidden marriage, and now everyone thought it was Ye Miao.
“Are you the wife of the head of the Ji family?” An elegant lady came over with champagne. Li Ruoqin knows her. She is the wife of the chairman of Shengxuan Real Estate, and her position in the Beijing circle is very stable.
“That’s my sister.” Ye Miao suppressed the jealousy in her heart and explained with a smile.
“Sister?” A group of wives gathered around.
“Your sister must be a graceful and peerless beauty.”
Kyoto famous director Lin You sighed that others didn’t agree. They should not dare make fun of Ji’s wife.
“My name is Ye Miao, and my sister’s name is Ye He. She should be here soon, but because she was raised in an orphanage and just returned to Ye’s household a few years ago, she doesn’t like seeing strangers, and her disposition is relatively reserved. Please understand.”
Ye Miao’s eyes reflected the white crystal chandelier in the center of the hall, and a look of concern and worry was relatively clear.
“Orphanage? The Crown Prince of the capital actually married a girl who grew up in an orphanage as his wife?” Everyone looked at each other in dismay.
“Despite growing up in an orphanage, my elder sister has a soft nature and is quite attractive; she will undoubtedly become her husband’s moral assistant,” Ye Miao highlights her good manners and friendship with her sister.
Anyhow, Ji Shiyan only takes a fancy to her face. In the final analysis, it was just lust, or Ye He relying on her beauty to rise to the top.
The whispering gradually became rampant, and there was much contempt for the Ji family lady in the discussion.
In the corner of the hall, there was a spotless white piano. A girl in a glazed black gown was playing “Starry Night” by Richard Clayman. The piano made a heavy dull sound, then abruptly stopped, and the girl rose up.
“What are you babbling over there, my enthusiasm in playing the piano has suddenly vanished!” She leaned right on the piano platform, casually looking around the hall, her slightly furrowed brows full of irritation.
When they got a better look, everyone was surprised.
Ji Shiling, the little princess of the Ji family, has returned to China.
Translator’s Note
Don’t be confused with Lin Yu and Lin You
Lin Yu-subordinate of Ji Shiyan
Lin You-Kyoto famous director
