She Became A Downfall Noble Lady
Chapter 299 - 298 Not what you meant

Chapter 299: Chapter 298 Not what you meant

Jiang Yifan seemed very satisfied with Ye Xinyan’s explanation, "So even the years of youthful vigor can be compensated with silver." There was clear pleasure on his face, "I actually have my doubts about what kind of environment you were raised in. You look like an educated and knowledgeable woman, so why do you care so little about your conduct and demeanor?"

Jiang Yifan pointed at the area between Ye Xinyan’s brows and eyes, saying, "Just like this squinting look you have right now—it’s very ungraceful."

Ye Xinyan turned her head, intending to leave. Graceful, my ass. Neither she nor the original owner knew what being graceful was all about. If she let him beat around the bush a little longer, she’d be treated like a demon and subdued in a ritual.

Jiang Yifan, as if he hadn’t seen Ye Xinyan turn around, continued, "I later reflected upon our journey to Yuyuan Prefecture, which was the first time you saw me after leaving the Duke’s Mansion. It was only a short period since we last met, but you didn’t recognize me at first sight, which was already very abnormal."

Ye Xinyan finally caught an opportunity to retort and said, "Circumstances change, and after several months without meeting, whether it is one’s state of mind or appearance, there are always some changes."

Jiang Yifan was in a very good mood, "After all, we are husband and wife, and it had only been two or three months since we parted, it’s not as if you couldn’t recognize a person standing right in front of you. Just like my reaction—it was perfectly reasonable. Although you had changed a lot, and I was in a hurry to continue my journey, I managed to recognize you in an instant as I passed by."

These accumulations of thoughts in his heart were finally being voiced to her, he couldn’t help feeling delighted.

Considering the current circumstances, which could be seen as the worst, Ye Xinyan simply sat back down in her chair. Here she was, rendered speechless by Jiang Yifan with all these doubtful points. What would she do if several more people came to question her?

No matter what came later, at least Jiang Yifan harbored no malice now. If she really had to return to the capital someday, would she have an even harder time answering the interrogations from Maternal Aunt Liu and Ye Xinyi?

She frowned and asked, "Lord Jiang, what do you mean by cornering me in this room and asking all these questions? Surely Lord Jiang isn’t so kind-hearted and idle as to just remind me to prepare for future difficulties, right?"

Jiang Yifan also leisurely seated himself back in the chair and replied slowly, "At first, I intended to tell you what Nanny Jin said, simply to let you prepare for the future. But then, after talking for a bit longer, I ended up expressing these little things that were accumulating in my heart, and I must say, it feels very good to have said them."

This very good feeling was based on him and her keeping a shocking secret together; the earlier he reminded her, the more secure the secret would be kept. And thus, this secret would always exist between just the two of them. What a marvelous feeling that was.

Jiang Yifan was immensely pleased with himself, while Ye Xinyan felt as if she were enveloped in danger. With a cold sneer she retorted, "So, Lord Jiang has such hobbies, using elusive words to squeeze a woman, it seems to give you a great sense of accomplishment."

Jiang Yifan looked at Ye Xinyan with a smile, observing her for a long moment before saying, "There’s no need to overthink. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can’t deny that you are a unique and wonderful woman. Such a woman can only bring joy to the heart and never ill will. You just rest assured, no matter what situation we find ourselves in the future, I won’t mention this matter to a second person."

It couldn’t be!

Ye Xinyan listened, dumbstruck, glaring at Jiang Yifan with an odd look. The kind of words that would be spoken by a scoundrel—this seemingly upright man actually said them out loud? It probably wasn’t the meaning she understood, right?

Meeting Jiang Yifan’s usual facial expression and demeanor, it took a good while for Ye Xinyan to regain her composure, constantly reassuring herself that since the man was so casual about it, it probably wasn’t the meaning she was thinking of.

Once her mind was at ease, she thought of Guan He, who was keeping watch outside. Such a legendary character, she wondered if he could hear their conversation.

Seeing Ye Xinyan’s gaze drifting outside, Jiang Yifan quickly understood what she was thinking and explained, "I told my senior brother earlier that I had important matters to discuss with you. My senior brother is a straightforward man; since he heard me say so, he wouldn’t eavesdrop."

Ye Xinyan curled her lips, thinking that such a straightforward person would still sneak into someone’s workshop and casually take things, leaving her worried sick, nearly having her believe she couldn’t continue her business with food purchases.

Jiang Yifan couldn’t be more satisfied with the outcomes of his visit; he hadn’t expected to reveal his thoughts to Ye Xinyan so soon. Although she showed a moment of dissatisfaction earlier, he handled it well and didn’t let her dwell on it too deeply.

That’s good, it was a preparation for the future.

Jiang Yifan stood up; this time he really intended to leave, "You’ve been passing messages with the Sixth Master quite frequently. If the Sixth Master asks, I will say that I came to tell you, when facing difficulties in the future, having loyal servants like Nanny Jin is very helpful. Remember that too."

Ye Xinyan didn’t make a sound. This is the trickery of the literati, to speak of coordinating stories to deceive a friend so candidly.