Yu Ji paused, suppressing the tremor in her eyes.
When she turned back, she was all smiles. "Why? Is Master Wang trying to make things difficult for a young woman like me?"
Her smile faded, and she looked coldly at Cui Baiqi. "Master Cui, although it was improper for me to follow you at night, I have heard some rumors about you over the past two days. As the granddaughter of the Chief Grand Secretary, I cannot suffer such humiliation. If you do not wish to marry me, you should simply state it clearly. I have no intention of sharing a husband with a woman from a brothel!"
"You... how do you know?" Cui Baiqi realized he had spoken out of turn and quickly covered his mouth. Then, flustered and angry, he lashed out, "Stop slandering me! There is no such woman from a brothel!"
"Is that so?" Yu Ji sneered. "Then may I ask, Master Cui, who is Miss Qiuya of the Yingchun Pavilion?"
Chapter 193