Chapter 17: The Grand Tutor Who Eavesdropped at the Wall Corner

Fu Hanxiu's eyes flashed.

Again, Fu San spoke with interest: "According to rumors, this young lady from the Words family is ordinary and plain, only beautiful in appearance, nothing else outstanding; seeing her today, the rumors are indeed untrue."

Could someone who can kick and ruin another's vital parts be an ordinary person?

Fu Hanxiu raised his sword brows slightly, a playful smile appearing on his peerlessly handsome face: "I'd like to see how she deals with the Zhao family."

Fu San nodded, he was also curious.

As expected, after Ye Sisi finished speaking, Zhao Hao's mother Wang Yan rushed at Ye Qingran like a madwoman: "You shameless hussy, vile lowly trash, I will avenge my son!"

Han Xing and Leng Yue, their faces as white as snow, stood in front of Ye Qingran in perfect unison, their bodies emanating killing intent.

Seeing this, Ye Yu was startled, secretly wondering what background these two servants of Ye Qingran had, to possess such an aura.

Ye Qingran was unfazed: "How do you plan to take revenge?"

Wang Yan narrowed her eyes, venomous light bursting from the slits: "You ruined my son's manhood; I will throw you into the Flower District, to be defiled by men, a prostitute for life, never able to raise your head!"

Ye Sisi's eyes lit up upon hearing that.

This idea is excellent!

After weighing it, Ye Yu spoke from the position of a peacemaker: "Everyone, let's calm down first; perhaps there is some misunderstanding."

Although he didn't like Ye Qingran, to him she still had use value.

"Misunderstanding? What misunderstanding could there be?" Zhao Tian snorted coldly: "That day's incident happened on Xuanwu Street, with countless passersby witnessing it; many saw it firsthand—it was Ye Qingran who did it!"

"What the Zhao family head said is correct; Zhao Hao was crippled by me."

Everyone was momentarily stunned.

Ye Qingran actually admitted it willingly?

But seeing Ye Qingran's lips curl slightly, she was utterly composed and calm.

Those words stirred up hatred to the fullest; the Zhao family's faces were filled with ferocious rage.

"Everyone heard it, Ye Qingran admitted it herself!" Zhao Shi shouted, afraid others hadn't heard.

"What has my Hao'er done to offend you?" Wang Yan's gaze at Ye Qingran turned poisonous.

Han Xing and Leng Yue exchanged a glance, both letting out a silent, understanding snort.

Han Xing spoke loudly: "What kind of character is your own son; don't you know it in your hearts? Not to mention Zhao Hao daring to covet my lady despite his death wish—his previous shameful deeds alone are enough to kill him a thousand times over. My lady is kind-hearted, sparing him out of consideration for Zhao Yi Niang, Zhao Hao's paternal aunt."

Upon hearing this, the Zhao family members nearly vomited blood.

Especially Zhao Shi.

She has always been sensitive about her status.

"This damned servant actually dares to call her a concubine!"

"And she said that out of consideration for her, Ye Qingran showed mercy. The man is already crippled—what kind of mercy is this?"

"You lowly servant, when is it your turn to speak here?! Someone, slap her!"

The grandmother behind Zhao Shi stepped forward.

"You can try."

Ye Qingran said lightly.

That grandmother immediately dared not move.

She suddenly recalled that when Ye Qingran first returned, those two fearless servants who had offended her had their tongues cut off by her. Those two servants are still alive today, suffering excruciating pain every day, refusing to die, driven mad.

"What, I am the lady of the Ye family, yet I can't even discipline a maid?" Zhao Shi's voice rose several degrees.

"As far as I know, the lady of the Ye family has always been Yun Sui Feng; when did it become your turn?"

Although Yun Sui Feng has been dead for many years, out of respect for her achievements and status, Ye Yu never formally replaced Zhao Shi; however, all big and small affairs in the manor are handled by Zhao Shi, and over time she truly came to see herself as the lady of the house.

"You..." Zhao Shi was at a loss for words, unable to refute for a moment.

Seeing Zhao Shi aggrieved, Ye Sisi immediately flared up: "Even if your mother Yun Sui Feng was the principal wife, she died young; these years, the Ye household has been run by my mother—who in the Ye residence doesn't regard her as the lady of the house?"

Leng Yue sneered, bluntly: "A concubine is just a concubine. Just because you've done some work for others, do you really think you're the lady of the house?"

Zhao Shi and Ye Sisi nearly fainted from anger.

"Enough, stop arguing." Ye Yu said displeasedly.

Originally the Zhao family coming to the door was already troublesome; now dragging in family matters, which shouldn't be aired outside, he feared people would laugh at them.

Wang Yan gritted her teeth: "My Hao'er is the son of a Grand Master of the Guanglu Office, his cultivation talent is outstanding, his future limitless! And you, Ye Qingran? A waste with no spiritual root! My Hao'er taking a liking to you, letting you be his concubine, is all your good fortune—this is the blessing you cultivated over eight lifetimes!"

Outstanding talent?

Limitless future?

Just look at Zhao Hao, that coward who can't even lift himself up?

"I cannot bear such fortune."

Ye Qingran waved her hand.

At this moment, Zhao Yan, who had been silent, stepped forward a few paces. Zhao Yan, Zhao Hao's elder sister, was delicate in appearance, her eyes full of shrewdness.

"Lord Ye, my younger brother had his vital parts crippled by Ye Qingran; this matter, the Guanglu Office, must be given an explanation today, otherwise tomorrow don't blame my father, the Guanglu Grand Master, for going to the emperor to seek justice!"

After Zhao Yan finished speaking, Zhao Tian nodded and said in a deep voice: "Correct. The Guanglu Office must give an account of this matter; otherwise, Lord Ye, we'll go to the emperor to seek justice!"

Ye Yu's expression changed.

In his early years he had Yun Sui Feng as his backer, everything went smoothly, and he rose to the position of Prime Minister. After Yun Sui Feng passed, he, who was merely average in ability, began to struggle, these past years walking on thin ice in the officialdom.

The Prime Minister's position is perilous.

What he fears most is being sued to the emperor, which would accelerate his demotion.

Upon hearing that Guanglu Grand Master Zhao Tian intended to sue the emperor, Ye Yu panicked at once.

"Brother Zhao, we're all our own people; whatever the matter, we can settle it internally."

Ye Yu said with a thick-skinned face.

Resolve it internally? You, this daughter, are so overbearing, relying on having the former emperor's imperial decree, you act as if you're above everyone. I think today this matter, I'm afraid it cannot be resolved internally.

Zhao Tian snorted.

Ye Qingran, holding the Imperial Decree of the Former Emperor, had the Seventh Prince kneel to her; Madame Zhao had already told them about this.

Brother Zhao, how do you want to resolve this?

Zhao Tian didn't speak, but his gaze fell on Zhao Yan.

Zhao Yan slowly curled her lips, speaking with ill intent: 'Since we're all our own people, let's be magnanimous just this once. Like this: Hao'er had his life root destroyed, so I will destroy Ye Qingran's appearance.'

Zhao Yan narrowed her eyes slightly, and the light of jealousy burst forth.

Ye Qingran, you are utterly wrong, a weakling like you does not deserve such peerless appearance.

Just that? Ye Yu let out a breath. "If her looks are to be ruined, then let them be ruined. Although after her looks are ruined, Ye Qingran's usefulness will be much reduced, but he can find some medicinal pills for Ye Qingran as compensation, so she won't look too frightening."

Of course not just that! Zhao Yan raised her chin slightly.

Besides this, the Ye Family must compensate my Guanglu Fu with five million taels of gold, as medical expenses for Hao'er!

Five million taels of gold?

Ye Yu was stunned.

Wouldn't this be too much?

Zhao Tian threatened with a cold smile: 'More than that? If the emperor blames them, the Ye Family's losses will far exceed these five million taels of gold.'

To hit a snake, you must strike its vital point; with Madame Zhao as this insider, the Zhao family knows exactly where Ye Yu's weakness lies.

Ye Yu was caught in a dilemma.

Ye Qingran, standing nearby, couldn't help but find it amusing.

The Zhao family really opens its mouth like a lion, not fearing to burst.

I thought I had already paid this money.

Ye Qingran's words came faintly, leaving everyone bewildered.