She Became A Downfall Noble Lady
Chapter 530 - 528: Is This Guy Sick?

Chapter 530: Chapter 528: Is This Guy Sick?

Jiang Yifan saw the indifference on Ye Xinyan’s face, her expression as if this matter was nothing of importance, which left Jiang Yifan extremely helpless.

Jiang Yifan spoke earnestly, "What you said to Wong Qiao last year and how he responded, I do not know, but I do know that a man like Wong Qiao is not suitable for you. Ah Yan, with your status and the things you’ve done, you can only be their boss, their superior; as a wife, you would make them feel pressured. A lifetime of pressure is something no man can calmly bear. Living such a life, you won’t be happy."

Grandfather had said similar things, but was this really what she and Jiang Yifan were here to talk about?

Ye Xinyan thought that Jiang Yifan had sought her out for some official business, not expecting the conversation to veer into this direction. She wanted to just walk away, but feared being overly dramatic, which would leave Jiang Yifan in an awkward position. Yet to continue letting him speak... she genuinely feared being persuaded by him.

The moment she thought of several people mentioning Jiang Yifan’s future, that of the Ultimate Minister, she could disregard Jiang Yifan himself, strongly repelling that esteemed position. The higher one’s rank, the greater the criticism and danger one faces, especially in ancient Imperial Court, where the saying "serving the emperor is like accompanying a tiger," speaks volumes about the dangers escalating with the rise in office.

After his divorce from Duke An’s granddaughter, the reason why Jiang Yifan took post in Qingyuan County was that the former several magistrates had been demoted after evaluations, with the one before him being dismissed within a year. However, upon Jiang Yifan’s arrival, he quickly got the situation under control within a short time. At least under his management, he severed the hidden undercurrents that had plagued Qingyuan County for years, ensuring that local ruffians couldn’t rise to the surface.

Jiang Yifan was the kind of man who could likely ascend to the position of Ultimate Minister if he set his heart on an official career. Moreover, with his almost brother-like relationship with Jinrong, his achievements in aiding Jinrong, their friendship from youth, and their mutual support along the way, it was almost certain that Jiang Yifan would take a high position once Jinrong ascended to the throne.

When Jiang Yifan would sit high on a position second only to the Emperor, a wife with a scandalous past would inevitably be displayed before everyone. Once it came up, both she would feel embarrassed, and so would Jiang Yifan.

Especially when it comes to mockery from enemies, after the initial passion fades and everything becomes routine, in the dangerous struggle of the Imperial Court, such mockery, once deliberately exaggerated and magnified, could cause embarrassment for Jiang Yifan and become a lethal weapon that makes him lose his composure.

She did not want the unsavory past of the original soul to become a vulnerability for her husband in the officialdom, a spark that might cost her husband his life, sending their entire family to the executioner’s block.

In this matter, Jiang Yifan did not have the same advantage as Jinrong. Should Jinrong rise to become Emperor, at least no one would dare question the past indiscretions of the women in the harem.

However... Jinrong... cough cough, was even less likely. By the time Jinrong could decide for himself about the women by his side, she feared she would be old and gray. That would be just fine, she wouldn’t have to marry or seek out a man then.

Ye Xinyan shook her head secretly, trying to soften her tone, and said to Jiang Yifan, "Lord Jiang sought me out for official business, right? Let’s prioritize the official business. What you’re talking about... It’s really not something you and I should be discussing."

Jiang Yifan shook his head and said, "What we’re talking about is the official business, and you need time to think. If we don’t talk about it now, it might be too late. Whether you are called to the capital early or you stay in Qingyuan County and don’t go to the capital, for me, it’s a big deal." Jiang Yifan’s expression became extremely serious, "Leaving you out of my sight, I can’t guarantee that you won’t meet another person like Wong Qiao, that you won’t fall for someone else again."

"You!" What did he mean by falling for someone else? If she fell for someone, then that person wouldn’t be ’someone else’! Ye Xinyan intended to stand up in protest, but Jiang Yifan’s indefinable gaze held her, an inexplicable tremor went through her heart, "I, I, whether I fall for someone or not, what does it have to do with you? Do you need to speculate? Moreover, Lord Jiang, your gaze should not be focused on a woman; this is not what a gentleman does."

Jiang Yifan’s gaze still made Ye Xinyan nervous, and his tone carried a hint of ambiguity, "You are not just any woman, you are my ex-wife."

"If there’s nothing else, I will take my leave." Ye Xinyan stood up. This man was getting more shameless by the minute; it was time for her to withdraw.

"Ah Yan," Jiang Yifan stood up too. Ye Xinyan acted as if she didn’t see Jiang Yifan stepping forward; her hand was already grasped, and Jiang Yifan stood right beside her.

"You, let go of me," Ye Xinyan hurriedly glanced at the door and outside the window and whispered.

Jiang Yifan did not let go, but insisted, "Sit down and listen to me finish."

Ye Xinyan struggled forcefully twice but didn’t break free, and she couldn’t help but glare at Jiang Yifan, whispering fiercely, "This is indecent!"

Jiang Yifan was unmoved, just holding on to her and pressing her back into the chair.

In front of Ye Xinyan’s angry stare, Jiang Yifan didn’t sit back down, but took a step back, stood in front of Ye Xinyan, and with that same serious expression said to her, "Ah Yan, please believe in me, alright? No matter what becomes of you and me, whatever situation we are in, I will devote myself wholeheartedly to you, growing old with only you, and there will never be anyone else."

Ye Xinyan tilted her head slightly, looking at him coldly, and scoffed, "We have a saying back home, believing a man’s words is like believing a sow can climb a tree."

Jiang Yifan’s serious face froze for a moment upon hearing Ye Xinyan’s words. Then, the corners of his mouth uncontrollably turned upwards, a smile spreading across his face as he looked at Ye Xinyan with increasingly ambiguous eyes. His Ah Yan was just so amusing.

Jesus, this place really is unbearable.

Ye Xinyan stood up again and pointed at Jiang Yifan with a threatening seriousness, "Let me tell you, if you dare to pull me again, I will break off our friendship!"

Jiang Yifan took another step back, but steadily blocked Ye Xinyan’s path, and his smile gradually faded away as he said softly, "Ah Yan, can I wait for you? I’ll wait for you forever."

Ye Xinyan looked him up and down warily several times and said, "Then what’s with all the talk?!" If that’s the case, just wait for the result; why waste time saying all these useless things?

Having said that, Ye Xinyan walked past Jiang Yifan, intending to leave.

However, Jiang Yifan’s words closely followed, "I will not marry in my lifetime, I will always wait for you. Don’t be afraid of rumors, I will handle everything; you just live your life well. As long as you’re happy, that’s enough, but if you’re not, remember that I am here, I’ll always wait for a change of heart."

Ye Xinyan abruptly stopped in her tracks. Was this guy insane? How could he say something so idiotic?

She looked toward Jiang Yifan as they were about to brush past each other and, with an instinctive move, reached out to touch his forehead, "You don’t have a fever, do you?"

Not a fever, huh? Ye Xinyan confirmed Jiang Yifan was not talking nonsense. When she withdrew her hand, it finally dawned on her that she had done something she shouldn’t have.