She Became A Downfall Noble Lady
Chapter 642 - 640: Can’t Bear to Watch

Chapter 642: Chapter 640: Can’t Bear to Watch

Ye Xinyan had originally intended to add a few more strokes to the draft, but upon hearing words like those from Song Ping’s household, she found herself unable to continue writing.

Seeing Ye Xinyan stop, Song Ping’s household spoke tactfully, "The old servant and Jiu Yue, Jiu Yu have been following the young miss and will not let the young miss breach propriety." It was difficult for her indeed, to urge the young miss to do something inappropriate came with great risk.

In the past few days, Ye Xinyan had felt somewhat anxious, and whenever she thought about getting married, the prospect of wedding in this era filled her with an uncontrollable panic, even more so than when she had fled from home upon her initial arrival.

She didn’t know if it was the fear of the unknown future or a subconscious bashfulness within her. So, when she heard Jiang Yifan say he needed to see her, she thought it would be best to avoid him, to give herself some time to calm down.

"Alright, then I’ll go have a look." Since she couldn’t avoid it, she decided to go and see, believing she wasn’t someone who dragged her feet.

At the corner gate of Duke An’s Mansion, Ye Xinyan saw Jiang Yifan looking as frantic as a fire, which filled her with surprise. What could be so urgent to make him act in such a way?

By this time, Jiang Yifan had already been let in by the old woman servant guarding the gate and was standing beneath the courtyard wall. Song Ping’s household and Jiu Yue, Jiu Yu stopped about seven or eight steps away from Jiang Yifan.

As Ye Xinyan approached Jiang Yifan, wondering what could be so urgent, she turned to instruct Song Ping’s household only to find that there was no one behind her anymore.

"..." Was this not a bit too understanding?

Ye Xinyan then glanced at the old woman servant who was chatting with Song Ping’s household, feeling even more uncomfortable; it was clear they were being given the opportunity to have a private conversation.

"What do you need to see me for? Haven’t we already settled everything?" Ye Xinyan asked in a low voice, her words tinged with a hint of complaint.

"Yes, yes, we have settled everything. It is my mother," Jiang Yifan, less composed than ever, glanced at Ye Xinyan with some guilt, "My mother said she wants to meet you, to talk to you."

Indeed, it was not just meeting, but also talking. Otherwise, he would have arranged for his mother to be in a carriage, to just catch a glimpse of Ah Yan from a distance when she went out.

"... Your mother wants to see me?" Ye Xinyan raised an eyebrow at Jiang Yifan. Hadn’t they already met? They had not only met but also spent a significant amount of time together.

Her surprised thoughts had just surfaced when she understood. The former Ye Xinyan certainly had not satisfied Mrs. Jiang, and it must have been that Jiang Yifan had repeatedly assured Lady Qin, insisting that she had laid down her butcher’s knife, turned over a new leaf, and was reinventing herself, but Lady Qin still couldn’t trust her. That’s why she wanted to see and talk to her.

Ye Xinyan shot Jiang Yifan a sidelong glance; all that talk about Mrs. Jiang being very pleased with their reconciliation and hurrying over from Cloud Central Province was simply nonsense.

She must have been crazy that day, her mind stuck in a state of suspension, to believe his absurd stories. Under normal circumstances, if she had thought with her toes, she would have known. How could someone’s mother be willing to let her son remarry a Ye Xinyan like that?

Probably, the fact that Jiang Yifan could divorce the original owner, Lady Qin must have been overjoyed. Having thrown her out of the house once, how could they be happy to bring her back in?

"The family letter you sent before didn’t mention your intentions to your mother, she disapproves of our reconciliation, doesn’t she?" Ye Xinyan asked, eyebrows arched high.

Jiang Yifan felt a rush of urgency, "No, no, Ah Yan, it’s not what you think. You know my mother, her temper is fine. She is just worried and wants to see if you really are a good girl. Nothing else, truly. If she were opposed, she wouldn’t bother looking, right? The way you are now, my mother will surely like you upon seeing you, really."

Ye Xinyan pursed her lips, "The day before yesterday, those things you told me, about your mother being eager for our reconciliation, were you just talking nonsense?"

"My mother is just worried I haven’t thought it through..." Jiang Yifan’s face has an awkward expression, "Ah Yan, I’m sure my mother would like it if we got back together, you just need to let her see that. About that matter before... you know..." Jiang Yifan struggles to continue, looking sheepishly at Ye Xinyan, appearing rather pitiful.

Ye Xinyan glances sideways at Jiang Yifan and asks, "So, my aunt just wants to see me, ask me some questions, and have me give a promise to her?"

Jiang Yifan hurries to wave his hand, "No, no, not at all. Don’t overthink it, Ah Yan. I told my mother you’ve changed from before, and she’s not opposed—she’s just unsure in her heart."

As Jiang Yifan speaks, he watches Ye Xinyan’s expression and then probes, "You’re so smart, and you’ve dealt with difficult managers and craftsmen before; even my senior brother couldn’t get the better of you in your hands. My mother just wants to meet you briefly; I’m sure you can handle it."

Ye Xinyan glares fiercely at him. He lets his own mother deal with it instead of sorting it out himself but runs to her saying all this. Seeing his confident and in-control demeanor before, she’d thought he had everything worked out. Turns out, in the end, she’s the one who has to face Lady Qin’s scrutinizing gaze.

This Imperial Top Scholar sure knows how to handle matters!

"Ah Yan, is that okay? It is, isn’t it?" Jiang Yifan asks tentatively, his eyes filled with earnestness.

He never intended to be in such a rush to set the engagement, right? If he weren’t in such a hurry, he could take some time and certainly persuade his mother. But if they wait until the lantern viewing, that will be next year; how can that work?

Ye Xinyan says irritably, "At this point, what can be done if it’s not okay?"

Jiang Yifan is overjoyed, and Ye Xinyan continues, "And another thing, don’t compare your mother to the managers and craftsmen. If I’m dissatisfied with a manager or craftsman, I can deal with them, dismiss them. If your mother and I are unwilling, who can dismiss whom?"

Ye Xinyan rolls her eyes fiercely.

"That, of course not," Jiang Yifan stammers, then says with conviction, "Believe me, I definitely won’t let that happen. Ah Yan, you’re willing to meet my mother then, aren’t you?" He doesn’t pay attention to Ye Xinyan’s complaints, only hearing her reluctant agreement in her words and tone.

Ye Xinyan says helplessly, "Then let’s meet and get it over with; what else can we do? Can we go back on it just for this?"

"Of course not," Jiang Yifan asserts firmly, his face beaming with smiles, "I always knew you were the most understanding, Ah Yan."

Ye Xinyan looks at Jiang Yifan, whose intelligence seems to be offline, with a bit of pity.

"You set the time. Just let me know once you’ve decided on a time and place."

After Ye Xinyan finishes speaking, she turns to leave. In his haste, Jiang Yifan quickly grabs her, "Wait, let’s have you decide where to meet."

Ye Xinyan’s hand is caught, startling her, and as her gaze slides over their clasped hands, she quickly shakes it off, glaring at him.

Why hadn’t she noticed this habit of his before?

Jiang Yifan holds Ye Xinyan’s hand and doesn’t finish his sentence when he realizes something is wrong; at the same time as Ye Xinyan shakes off his hand, he also lets go.

Facing Ye Xinyan’s glaring eyes, Jiang Yifan feels a sweat breaking out, "I, that was unintentional; I wanted to tell you, you should meet wherever you feel comfortable. If you think meeting at the Guangsha Construction store is better, I can take my mother there too."