Chapter 10: with translation of chapter title

Two slave girls looked at each other, both eyes shining.

Could it be that Ye Qingran wants to bribe them?

Even if Ye Qingran bribes them, they would not give her a pleasant look, but since there is something to gain, they won't refuse it.

Thinking this, the two slave girls rubbed their hands, servilely approaching Ye Qingran, "What good stuff, quick..."

Ah~

The painful wail echoed through the clouds.

Then the onlooking servants horrifiedly saw two bloody tongues thrown onto the ground.

Ye Qingran's body had not a trace of blood; she hooked her scarlet lips, her smile alluring, as if from Jiu You Diyu: "Here, these aren't good things, are they?"

The two slave girls whose tongues were cut writhed in pain on the ground, but Ye Qingran acted meticulously; while cutting their tongues she also fed them medicine, ensuring they would not die, though the pain was excruciating.

"From now on, when you go out, remember to bring your brains, understand?"

The servants who had been watching for fun were all frightened silly.

When Ye Qingran's gaze swept over them, the servants all stepped back a few paces. Who would have thought that this lady who appeared gentle and weak was actually a ruthless character!

Ye Qingran pointed at Ting Yu Xuan: "You go to Ting Yu Xuan now and throw out all of Ye Huanhuan's things."

"But..."

"I don't want to say it a second time."

The servants hurriedly ran off.

Ye Qingran once again looked toward Ting Yu Xuan.

Mother Yun Sui Feng had spent years of effort, yet an outsider had openly occupied it for so many years.

Now, it's time to take it back!

"What? Ye Qingran says she wants to live in Ting Yu Xuan?!"

Zhao Shi heard this and was both angry and furious.

She was already dissatisfied with Ye Yu's change in attitude toward Ye Qingran, and now hearing that Ye Qingran wants to move into Ting Yu Xuan, she hates Ye Qingran even more.

"That place is Huanhuan's residence! She's a waste, what right does she have to live in such a good place!"

The elderly maid behind Zhao Shi also wore an indignant expression.

"That lowly slut, really thinks that because the head of the house gave her a little face, she's truly the Ye Family's eldest miss? This upstart slut, really thinks she's something!"

Ye Sisi also felt Ye Qingran was overstepping her bounds.

Although she also coveted Ting Yu Xuan, that place belongs to her sister Ye Huanhuan.

She isn't even qualified to live there, so what right does this waste Ye Qingran have?

"Madam, the Seventh Prince has arrived."

Ye Sisi's eyes instantly lit up, a bashful color appearing on her swollen face.

"Quickly prepare my veil!" Ye Sisi commanded loudly, for she did not want the person she admires to see her ugly side.

Upon hearing the Seventh Prince had arrived, Zhao Shi's eyes darted and she formed a plan.

"Sisi, Ye Qingran wants to move into Ting Yu Xuan; you let the Seventh Prince decide on this!"

The Seventh Prince is the younger brother of the Crown Prince; years ago, the Crown Prince and Ye Qingran were engaged, but he looked down on this waste Ye Qingran and often bullied her. If we let the Seventh Prince decide, he will surely side with us.

Zhao Shi's mental calculations crackled like firecrackers.

"No problem, Brother Xuan will definitely listen to me." Ye Sisi's eyes brimmed with confidence.

Inside Ting Yu Xuan.

Ye Qingran surveyed the scenery before her.

Having been occupied by Ye Huanhuan for years, everything is different from her memory.

"Ye Qingran, you have great nerve, daring to dream of Ting Yu Xuan!" With a spirited shout, Ye Sisi strode in angrily.

Along with her were Zhao Shi and a young man.

The young man wore splendid clothes and a golden crown, obviously of extraordinary status.

When the young man saw Ye Qingran, he also froze, evidently not expecting that Ye Qingran, missing for five years, had returned alive.

A look of contempt gradually appeared in his eyes.

Even if she's returned, she's still an idiot!

"Brother Xuan, you must decide for us! Ting Yu Xuan clearly belongs to my sister, yet this Ye Qingran insists on taking it over!"

"Rest assured, it's not hers, she can't dream of taking it!" Dongfang Xuan said coldly, looking at Ye Qingran: "Ye Qingran, Ting Yu Xuan is Ye Huanhuan's residence; you, a mere waste, what right do you have to seize it?"

Ye Qingran found this amusing.

Back then, Ye Yu was merely an ordinary man; if not for Yun Sui Feng marrying him, bringing great wealth and fame, would Ye Yu have achieved what he has today?

This residence was also bought with her mother's dowry!

"Not to mention Ting Yu Xuan, the entire Ye Residence is my mother's dowry; who is really doing the seizing needs no explanation from me, right?"

Dongfang Xuan choked, then retorted: "Your mother is dead, so her belongings naturally belong to the Ye Family. Ye Huanhuan is more talented than you; what's wrong with her living in the best Ting Yu Xuan?"

"Oh, I see." Ye Qingran nodded seriously, "May I ask, Seventh Prince, if your mother passed away, would her belongings belong to the entire Imperial Clan?"

"Of course not..." Dongfang Xuan, without suspicion, immediately admitted.

After saying that, he felt something was off.

"Ye Qingran, you have the gall to curse my mother!"

"I was merely giving an example, Seventh Prince, why are you angry?"

Besides, you yourself admitted that if your mother died, her belongings would still be yours; so why, when my mother is gone, do her belongings become the Ye Family's?

Dongfang Xuan, realizing he was in the wrong, his face flushed, and he waved his hand, shouting, "Ye Qingran, you dare disrespect this prince and the Imperial Clan! Seize her!"

Ye Yu arrived late, swaying.

"Seventh Prince, stay calm; there must be some misunderstanding here. Let me say a few words to Qingran."

"Lord Ye, it would be best if you could persuade her; otherwise today, if Ye Qingran continues to remain obstinate, don't blame me for being impolite."

Dongfang Xuan flicked his long sleeves.

"Certainly, certainly."

Ye Yu turned and looked at Ye Qingran, his brows slightly furrowed, "Qingran, look, Ting Yu Xuan's Huanhuan is already staying here. How about you go to another courtyard first, and when the year ends, I'll have Huanhuan swap places with you. Is that okay?"

Ye Qingran sneered inwardly.

A delaying tactic?

Ye Qingran doesn't have that patience.

"No." Ye Qingran shook her head lightly, with an unbending stance.

Ye Yu frowned, a nameless fury rising in his heart.

That Rebellious Woman!

But he didn't lose his temper.

"Lord Ye, you heard it too; since Ye Qingran remains obstinate, don't blame me for being impolite!"

Ye Sisi watched Dongfang Xuan, who was raging for a beloved beauty, feeling immensely proud.

Sure enough, Xuan brother loves her most.

She thoroughly enjoys being protected and adored by Xuan brother.

Dongfang Xuan's subordinates advanced step by step toward Ye Qingran.

Zhao Shi lowered her face slightly, revealing a venomous smile.

Ye Qingran, that fool—whether five years ago or five years later, she remains just as foolish!

Just when everyone thought Ye Qingran couldn't escape the Seventh Prince's punishment today, Ye Qingran moved!