Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 1357 - 1357 1316 Denunciation

1357: Chapter 1316: Denunciation 1357: Chapter 1316: Denunciation Lu Chuan’s body warmth brushed against her shoulder, causing Ye Jiaxin’s cheeks to flush red instantly.

She lowered her gaze shyly, not daring to make eye contact with Lu Chuan.

Witnessing this scene, Old Master Ye, who had been young once himself, naturally understood his granddaughter’s budding thoughts.

It was only to be expected.

Ever since Lu Chuan arrived, how much had he helped the two of them, both overtly and covertly?

He had even risked his own life to save Old Master Ye.

Faced with someone so loyal, who stayed and gave his full support after such a dangerous ordeal, it wasn’t surprising that his granddaughter’s heart had been stirred.

Thinking about this, Old Master Ye sighed lightly, then spoke with a poignant tone, “Lu Chuan, I hope you will treat my naive granddaughter well.

She has yet to experience matters of the heart.

Mr.

Lu Chuan, do not break her.”

“You don’t have to worry about that, sir.

Here, take this Heavenly Breath Elixir.

Once you do, you can proceed with pretending to be dead.”

“Mr.

Lu Chuan, before that, I have a few words I’d like to say to Jiaxin.”

“Tch, can’t it wait until you wake up?

Fine, fine, take the elixir.

I’ll step out for now.”

Lu Chuan clicked his tongue but didn’t refuse.

After all, if everything went smoothly, it would be fine.

But if things didn’t go as planned, this might be Old Master Ye’s final conversation with his granddaughter.

Even though Lu Chuan was in a hurry, he couldn’t deprive them of this rare, warm moment together.

After watching Lu Chuan leave the room, Old Master Ye gripped Ye Jiaxin’s delicate hand tightly and said helplessly, “Jiaxin, Grandpa understands your feelings.

During the time I was poisoned and ill, it has always been Mr.

Lu Chuan accompanying you, supporting you, and assisting you.

Developing feelings for him is reasonable.

However, have you thought it through?

I trust you’ve looked into Lu Chuan’s background.

He is enigmatic, indulgent with women, and surrounded by countless beauties.

Being with him may bring joy, but it may not bring lasting happiness.”

Hearing this, Ye Jiaxin lowered her gaze and remained silent for a moment before softly laughing.

“Grandpa, do you know how Mr.

Lu Chuan created the antidote for the Gu Poison?”

“I don’t know.”

“Mr.

Lu Chuan extracted the Gu Insect and implanted it into his own body.

At the time, I was right by his side, watching as he endured indescribable pain.

Grandpa, why do you think he did that?

He could have chosen to walk away; I wouldn’t have blamed him.

After all, Mr.

Lu Chuan is not an Immortal—it’s impossible for him to accomplish everything.

Yet, he chose this extremely painful method to find a way for you to survive.

I honestly don’t understand why Mr.

Lu Chuan insists on staying, but…

I believe Mr.

Lu Chuan is a man even more responsible than my father.

At the very least, he has never hidden the fact that he also has other women, hasn’t he?”

At this point, Ye Jiaxin paused briefly, sitting by Old Master Ye’s bedside as she sighed softly.

“I understand what Grandpa is saying.

Grandpa wants me to find happiness.

If I choose to be with Mr.

Lu Chuan, I might face neglect and indifference.

But rather than being with someone I don’t love, I’d rather take this gamble.”

By this point, Old Master Ye fully grasped his granddaughter’s resolve.

Any further effort to persuade her would clearly be futile.

“Since you’ve made your decision, Grandpa won’t say more.

If one day you feel unhappy, you can come back to the Ye Family.

This will always be your home.”

“I will, Grandpa.

But I hope that day will never come.”

…

A quarter of an hour later, Ye Jiaxin hurriedly left Old Master Ye’s residence and immediately increased the number of guards.

The people stationed near the mansion alone exceeded a hundred.

This overly conspicuous act naturally stirred suspicion among many family members.

Gradually, Ye Family Members began to publicly denounce Ye Jiaxin, accusing her of imprisoning the Family Head and demanding her to withdraw the guards and allow the Ye family head to return to the public eye.

Initially, Ye Jiaxin chose to ignore their clamor.

However, as the number of dissenters grew, even several clan elders joined in, pressuring her further.

Despite the mounting outcry, Ye Jiaxin remained unmoved and even continued to increase the guard force.

Eventually, conflict erupted outright.

One clan elder, utilizing his authority and status, forced his way into the Family Head’s residence in an attempt to uncover the truth, only to be driven out by Ye Jiaxin herself.

In fact, she even assaulted one of the clan elders in her retaliation.

This incensed the Ye Family Members, and three clan elders, leading their respective factions, forcibly stormed into Old Master Ye’s residence.

At last, they uncovered the truth that Ye Jiaxin had vehemently concealed.

Gasping in shock, they looked at Old Master Ye, lifeless and pale as a sheet on his bed.

“This… how is this possible?!

The Family Head is actually—!”

“Uncles, is there a need to feign ignorance here?

You forcibly barged in today; what exactly are your intentions?

Grandpa was poisoned some time ago.

Could it be that you three uncles were actually responsible?!”

Ye Jiaxin’s face hardened, her teeth lightly biting her lip as she epitomized despair and anger, her emotions portrayed to perfection.

Lu Chuan, disguised amidst the crowd, watched as the three clan elders remained silent and thought to himself, What useless fools—how could they be completely cornered by Ye Jiaxin?

“You’re spouting baseless accusations!

The Family Head has been in the mansion this whole time.

We’ve had no access whatsoever!

Who knows if you’ve killed the Family Head yourself to seize power!

To me, it seems you, along with that lousy doctor, are the true masterminds!”

Incited by Lu Chuan’s provocation, the three clan elders found renewed boldness and echoed, “Exactly!

Perhaps this entire conspiratorial act was orchestrated by you!

Did you murder the Family Head and now dare to deny it?!”

“Nonsense!

That is my grandfather!

How could I commit such unthinkable cruelty?

The real question is: What is the purpose of you barging into my grandfather’s residence without just cause?”

“We merely wanted to ensure the Family Head’s safety, but now look at this tragedy—he’s already passed away!

Ye Jiaxin, you were the only one by his side all along.

We demand a thorough explanation of what’s transpired here!

How could the Family Head wind up dead?”

“Grandpa succumbed to the Gu Poison, unable to be saved.

To avoid major upheaval in the Ye Family, I suppressed the news forcefully!”

“Convenient, isn’t it?

No one else knows how the Family Head truly passed away, except you—the only one by his side throughout.

Whatever you say, we just have to take your word for it, right?

I demand that Ye Jiaxin’s authority as acting Family Head be revoked, and that she is imprisoned until we get to the bottom of this matter!

Above all, we cannot let this venomous woman remain by the Family Head’s side any longer!”