Chapter 7: 第七章.错认夫君！

Chapter 7. Mistaken Husband! Chapter 7

"Husband, why are you divorcing me? Is it just because I haven't produced an heir? I will bear children for you... but, you haven't even touched me, so how can I bear them?" Luo Wanqing felt her face burning; she was so embarrassed she could die. Even for someone as thick-skinned as her, this was the first time she had ever said such words in her life.

The man's body stiffened abruptly. By the time he raised his arms to push her away, it was already too late.

"Cough!...Imperial Sister-in-law! Imperial Sister-in-law, please let go! Please show some self-respect!" He let out a dry, parched cough.

The world instantly fell into a dead silence. She could feel the body she was embracing tighten to the extreme. His deep eyes stared at her unblinkingly, filled with shock and disbelief. His hands froze in mid-air, and a flush crept onto his handsome, immortal-like face. His cheeks burned intensely, the heat extending all the way down to his neck and the tips of his ears.

"Imperial Sister-in-law?"

With a *buzz*, Luo Wanqing's mind went blank. Accompanied by a ringing roar in her ears, wasn't he her husband? Then why did Xi'er just call him Prince?! She had rushed forward because she thought he was her husband—could he be her brother-in-law?! Otherwise, why would he call her Imperial Sister-in-law?!

She abruptly turned her head to look at Xi'er. Xi'er had long since stood there dazed, so frightened that she had forgotten how to breathe.

Meeting her startled gaze unexpectedly, Xi'er suddenly snapped back to her senses. "Forgive the Fourth Prince! Forgive the Fourth Prince! The Princess accidentally hit her head yesterday and is not in her right mind. She has offended the Prince; please, Prince, forgive her!" After speaking, Xi'er fell to the ground with a *thud* and hurriedly kowtowed.

This time, it was Luo Wanqing who was stunned. "I'm sorry, my brain is broken... um, well..." She quickly scrambled off him. "Sorry, ha... you won't hold this against me, right? Haha..."

"Does the Third Imperial Sister-in-law have business with Imperial Brother?! Imperial Brother is inside at the moment; you've arrived at a good time." Long Qiyou spoke indifferently. His voice gradually turned cold and aloof as he looked meaningfully at the flustered, embarrassed, and incoherent woman before him. His gaze swept lightly over her bashful and beautiful face, and he gave a faint, shallow smile.

"Oh! Right! I do have business! You go on with your work! Go on!" Luo Wanqing had a smile on her face, but she was dying of embarrassment inside, praying that the Fourth Prince would leave quickly! It was all Xi'er's fault for not reminding her—he was the Fourth Prince, while her husband was the Third Prince. How was she supposed to know, being a newcomer?! She also blamed herself for not listening clearly. No wonder she had died a "domineering flower" on duty; it was truly a fitting death!

Who told her that the moment she heard Xi'er call out "Prince," she would mistake him for her man? But it didn't matter now; he was already an ex-husband, so why bother making a fuss?!

Long Qiyou nodded indifferently and did not linger, his handsome and elegant figure departing gracefully.

Luo Wanqing also lost her momentum. Having caused such a huge misunderstanding, she no longer felt so righteous. Standing there, she was caught in a dilemma, wondering whether she should still see this damn Third Prince. Since she was already here, she might as well say something. Anyway, since he had divorced her and she had given him a massive green hat last night, they were even. They might as well part ways amicably.

Thinking this, she moved her lotus steps up the stairs. Before she could reach the door, the butler came out from the inside, as if he had come out specifically to meet her.

"Greetings, Miss Luo!" The butler bowed with a seemingly honest smile on his face. Even his form of address had changed; previously, he would address her as Princess and pay his respects to the Princess, but now he had changed it to Miss Luo. It seemed he was intentionally coming out to meet her to prevent her from entering?! It was clear the Third Prince did not want to see her.

"Haha, rise! Since you're out here, it's the same as telling you in person. I am very happy that your Prince divorced me. I came specifically to thank him—to thank him for his great mercy in letting me live! Tell your Prince to rest well and take care of himself. Be careful when you come out; watch out for lightning strikes! It's getting late, so I'll be going. In the future, we shall have nothing to do with each other regarding marriage. I hope your Prince is a man of his word."