She Became A Downfall Noble Lady
Chapter 698 - 696 Still Helpless

Chapter 698: Chapter 696 Still Helpless

Han Yanhui’s eyes dazzled with the gold that shone from Ye Xinyan’s figure, and he took another step back. Sigh, as one aged, one could not even withstand the color of a bit of gold and silver.

Standing behind Han Yanhui, Han Jun, who was now middle-aged, had originally planned to stop the inappropriate behavior of Miss Ye causing a fuss outside the mansion. But as soon as he stepped out, he was entangled by Guan He and couldn’t move a step.

It wasn’t until his father, Prime Minister Han, came out that they managed to bring this big Buddha into the mansion, shielding them from the inquisitive eyes outside. But the situation didn’t improve much after entering. Miss Ye, who never played by the rules, spouted nonsense and felt righteous, without a hint of psychological burden.

Anyone facing such a person would have a head full of lawsuits, with no choice but to deal with it, right?

He saw Ye Xinyan finish speaking and turn around, seemingly about to leave. Wait, the matter hadn’t been properly addressed, had it?

Looking at Han Yanhui with a face as dark as water, he took a step forward and said with a slight frown, "Miss Ye, it’s not good for you to just leave like this, is it? Since you’ve come to inquire about compensation, we must negotiate. It can’t be whatever Miss Ye says goes."

Ye Xinyan was unconcerned with Han Jun’s unfriendly attitude, even less than that of the elder master; she carefully waved her hand, careful not to let the rings on her fingers fall off.

As she lifted her foot to walk out, she said, "Prime Minister Han and Elder Master Han can discuss it. A junior like me isn’t qualified to sit and discuss matters with you two. I will leave now and return to your mansion tomorrow to hear the results of your discussion."

Ye Xinyan was a woman, making it difficult for everyone at Han Mansion to take action against her. Han Jun dared not lay a hand on her, so he could only follow Ye Xinyan’s steps. Hearing Miss Ye would come again tomorrow, his feet stumbled, and he nearly tripped over himself. With your outfit, you plan to come again tomorrow? Can’t people enjoy the rest of the first month’s holiday in peace?

With that stumble, he couldn’t keep up with Ye Xinyan, and the four guards from Duke An’s Mansion immediately clustered around, separating him from Ye Xinyan. These four guards, assigned to Ye Xinyan by Lian Gui, were all sharp and had high combat power. At this point, even on tiptoes, Han Jun couldn’t match Ye Xinyan’s pace.

Guan He gracefully led the three children, pulling aside the gatekeeper of Han Mansion to open a side gate, and they streamed out in succession, just like that, they walked away.

Han Jun looked as the last guard from Duke’s Mansion exited the doorway, his eyes bearing a bitter smile, then turned back to look at Han Yanhui.

Han Yanhui, however, was frowning in silence, not knowing what he was thinking.

The courtyard fell silent as the graves.

Just then, a voice came from outside the gate, "What are you doing?"

The clear voice revitalized the spirits of Han Yanhui and his son. It was His Highness Prince Yu.

The two exchanged a glance and quickly instructed the servants to open the gate.

On the empty space outside the mansion gate, Miss Ye had just taken the reins of a horse, and the two guards had only just managed to lift the children of the Qi family onto the horse’s back.

And a few steps away from them, His Highness Prince Yu was on his horse, frowning at the Ye Family woman.

Ye Xinyan walked out of Han Mansion in high spirits, basking in the gradually warming sun of the first month. She was planning that if old Han Yanhui did not compensate her swiftly and smoothly, she would come again tomorrow with the same fanfare to annoy him into giving in.

...No, not the same fanfare, since Han Mansion would be prepared for her visit tomorrow. She would have to ask Lian Gui for eight more guards, bringing the total to twelve people, to march over in grand fashion.

Ye Xinyan sized up the four guards. Or else, should she rummage through her belongings once she got back? Check if the mansion had any other eye-catching clothes so these guards could also dress brightly and attractively?

The four guards felt a chill as she looked them over. Since when was their young mistress so damaging? The words she squeezed out at Prime Minister Han in the courtyard of Han Mansion had stunned even their own people; the lethality was indeed no joke.

Just at that moment, the sound of horse hooves approached from the street corner, and the clattering came to a stop not far from Ye Xinyan.

Ye Xinyan lifted her gaze and saw the look of disdain in Jinrong’s eyes.

By this time, it was past the Si Hour, and the sunlight was just right. It was precisely this perfect sunlight that made Ye Xinyan’s outfit dazzling enough to blind someone.

When Jinrong saw Ye Xinyan, he was momentarily blinded by the reflection of gold and silver on her.

He truly disdained her ostentatious garb. When had the Ye family’s aesthetic fallen to such depths?

"What are you doing? What’s with this outfit of yours?" Jinrong frowned deeply, his eyes and voice both filled with barely concealed disdain.

What was wrong with her clothing? Upon hearing this, Ye Xinyan forgot to curtsy completely. She arched her eyebrows high and gave her garments a shake, sending another glint of gold shimmering into Jinrong’s eyes.

Jinrong raised his sleeve to shield his eyes from the reflected light, torn between laughter and tears, "Where on Earth did you find these vulgar clothes? Aren’t you ashamed?"

Behind Jinrong, Hongzhi and others from his entourage were stunned as well. Indeed, the moment Miss Ye was willing, she could always stir up something new.

Ye Xinyan immediately took offense. She had put a great deal of effort into gathering this attire and accessories. How could it be reduced to just a few words by Jinrong?

"What do you mean, Sixth Master? These clothes I’m wearing are very expensive, you know. Please don’t tell me you disdain gold and silver. If that’s the case, let’s re-evaluate the business deal." The emotion in Ye Xinyan’s eyes and brows was practically a direct challenge.

Ah! Jinrong was immediately at a loss for words.

At this moment, the people from the Han Mansion, following Han Yanhui, approached with a thunderous presence, paying their respects to Jinrong.

Jinrong glanced between Han Yanhui and Ye Xinyan, realizing that he couldn’t maintain the superior situation he had tried so hard to create.

He had no choice but to dismount, return Han Yanhui’s greeting and allow Han Jun and the others to rise.

When he faced Ye Xinyan again, it became slightly difficult to maintain his assertiveness. He took a deep breath, trying his best to preserve the demeanor of a prince, and looking down at her with raised eyebrows, he ordered, "Go back, and don’t come tomorrow."

"Why not?!" Ye Xinyan’s eyes widened in alarm, "I haven’t settled my compensation claim yet. If I don’t come, it’ll be gone."

Jinrong almost laughed in frustration. She had the audacity to mention her compensation claim!

"Do you have no idea what’s really going on with your compensation claim? Get back immediately and stop causing trouble at Lord Prime Minister Han’s place."

Jinrong’s words hit home for the people from the Han Mansion. Han Jun was nearly moved to tears. Prince Yu was wise indeed. Although he wasn’t present earlier, he knew very well that this woman must have been causing trouble.

Ye Xinyan stood stubbornly, neck stiff in refusal, "No way. Doesn’t Sixth Master know what kind of person I am? My child has been wronged; I need to be compensated in other ways. Let go of the silver that I should earn? That’s not my way of doing things."

With that, she gave Jinrong a deep bow, turned with her horse, and called to the others, "Let’s go."

Jinrong took another look at her gleaming outfit and finally relented, "Alright, alright, how much do you want? I’ll compensate you."

Han Yanhui and Han Jun were greatly surprised.

At the same time, a disbelieving voice from Yufang resounded, "Your Highness..."