Chapter 311: Hope You Won't Regret It

Lin Xueyan thought that she had already made such a huge concession, so Ye Qingran should agree, right? After all, the treasure from Western Extremity is something Ye Qingran has never had a chance to encounter in this life. She should thank herself for helping her fulfill a lifelong dream.

Who would have thought...

"Does Miss Lin think that everyone here has never seen the world, and that you can just pull out some so‑called Western Extremity treasure and settle everything?"

Lin Xueyan's complexion turned black in an instant, as gloomy as if water could drip from it.

"Even if Miss Lin were to give me the Emperor Sovereign of the Peak of the Hunt today, I still wouldn't agree!"

Lin Xueyan's heart swelled with hatred!

Scum!

She cursed loudly in her heart, yearning to pounce and tear Ye Qingran to pieces.

"Miss Ye, could you listen to me for a moment?"

A woman's voice came from the diagonal opposite of Ye Qingran. Following the sound, Ye Qingran saw that it was Leng Feng's wife.

Upon seeing that it was Lady Leng, the Lin family members all showed hopeful expressions.

Especially Lin Xuewei, whose eyes were full of delight; she instantly stopped being so frightened. She is Lady Leng's lifesaver, so Lady Leng would certainly not abandon her.

As for Ye Qingran, though she was arrogant, she would certainly not dare such swagger when facing the dignified Lady Leng. After all, behind Lady Leng stands Grand General Leng Feng of the Xuan Yuan Wang Chao. Offending Leng Feng could bring an army that might even wipe out the entire Donglin Country.

"Lady Leng, please help me; I acted on impulse..." Lin Xuewei's eyes held a glimmer of tears, making a face of great grievance.

Lady Leng felt uneasy. Though she believed that one should accept the consequences of a gamble, when the other party is her lifesaver, she truly cannot stand by. Perhaps because she has spent these years searching for her lifesaver, she harbors an unusual obsession and protectiveness toward them.

So seeing Lin Xuewei's pitiful demeanor, she couldn't help but want to protect her.

"What would you like to say, Lady Leng?"

Ye Qingran calmly observed the Grand General's wife.

She was gentle and appeared graceful and magnanimous.

The only question is what she would do upon learning that Lin Xuewei is not her lifesaver.

Lady Leng paused briefly, her gaze landing on Ye Qingran. "Miss Ye, for a girl nothing is more important than chastity. Could you have Lin Xuewei publicly admit her misdiagnosis, and perhaps let the matter of undressing be dropped?"

She spoke in a conciliatory tone, cautiously, fearing Ye Qingran might refuse.

The townsfolk of Xiliang City, looking at Lady Leng, all exclaimed, marveling at Lin Xuewei's good fortune for having saved such a great person.

At this point, even Ye Qingran, who never yields, would agree, right?

Each member of the Lin family showed a smug expression.

What good is Ye Qingran's stubbornness now? Lady Leng has spoken! They won't believe Ye Qingran would dare offend Lady Leng's face—unless she's completely out of her mind!

With Lady Leng's backing, Lin Xuewei straightened her posture, her fearful expression long replaced by triumph. She even stared at Ye Qingran provocatively, grinning arrogantly.

As if saying, "Ye Qingran, you plot to harm me but lack the ability—who told you you have no powerful patron?"

Lin Xueyan's complexion improved a bit at this moment.

Suddenly, it seemed everyone was waiting for Ye Qingran's answer.

Yet Ye Qingran, almost without thinking, refused her.

"Lady Leng, I'm afraid that's not possible."

Lady Leng's expression froze.

She almost reflexively asked, "Why?"

Ye Qingran gave a light laugh, "Consider it from another angle: if the one who lost the bet today were me, would Lady Leng still fight for me?" Watching Lady Leng's slightly changed expression, Ye Qingran didn't wait for an answer and added, "I doubt it. After all, Lin Xuewei is your lifesaver, and I'm not. Lady Leng, am I right?"

Lady Leng was instantly stunned on the spot.

Lin Xuewei's face finally cracked, and she shouted, "Ye Qingran, you have such nerve! Lady Leng is Grand General Leng Feng's wife; how dare you defy her? Aren't you afraid that Grand General Leng's iron cavalry will trample the Ye Residence?"

"I haven't done anything wrong; what is there to fear? Or do you think, in your view, Grand General Leng Feng of the Xuan Yuan Wang Chao is a clueless, cruel villain?" Ye Qingran said, her gaze shifting to the nearby Hei Sha.

Hei Sha restrained the dark aura around him, "Of course not."

Leng Feng serves under the Crown Prince, who is infatuated with Miss Ye; as long as Ye Qingran whispers in the Crown Prince's ear, Leng Feng will flatten everything!

Hei Sha added, "When I return to the Xuan Yuan Wang Chao, I will tell Grand General Leng Feng that someone is slandering him behind his back."

Lin Xuewei's complexion suddenly turned black.

That damned guard, meddling in everything; she almost wants to kill him!

"Lady Leng, you still haven't answered my question."

Lady Leng stared blankly at Ye Qingran, an endless guilt surfacing inside her.

She thought for a moment and indeed realized she wouldn't do that.

"But now that it has come to this, could you, for my sake, spare her this time?" Her obsession with her lifesaver made her unable to stand by.

"Earlier, Hei Sha intended to kill Lin Xuewei, but Lady Leng spared her for your sake. Now I'm merely letting Lin Xuewei accept the gamble's loss, and Lady Leng is inserting herself again. I must say, Lady Leng's sense of face is truly huge."

Lady Leng's complexion turned pale.

Ye Qingran pressed on, "So, Lady Leng, do you intend to protect Lin Xuewei forever? If she ever errs, will you step in and, for the sake of your face, spare her? Don't you find that ridiculous?"

Lady Leng's face grew three shades whiter.

She truly hadn't considered it that much.

Lin Xuewei, inflamed by Ye Qingran's words, thought: She is Lady Leng's lifesaver; why shouldn't she defend herself? It's her duty! Even if one day she dies for herself, it would be justified!

Lin Xueyan looked at Lady Leng, eyes flickering, and said, "Lady Leng, you are the Grand General's wife of the Xuan Yuan Wang Chao. Ye Qingran's words toward you are sheer disrespect!"

Lin Zhishang glanced at Lady Leng, eyes flickering, and added, "Exactly! Lady Leng, with such a noble status, how can a junior disgrace you?"

Lin Xueyan gave Lin Xuewei a look, and Lin Xuewei hurriedly threw herself into Lady Leng's arms, "Madam, I was truly momentarily foolish, I know my mistake, I won't dare again, could you, for having saved you, help me this once?"

Lady Leng's eyes reddened at the corners. She lowered her gaze at Lin Xuewei, recalling the mysterious lifesaver from over a decade ago.

Over the years, she traversed mountains and rivers, searching for her trace, driving herself to madness.

Now, Lin Xuewei is her second lifesaver, and she feels a love‑for‑the‑house sentiment, wanting to give her all she can.

When Lady Leng lifted her head again, her eyes were filled with resolve.

Today, no matter what, she will help Lin Xuewei once, not for any other reason, only because Lin Xuewei is her lifesaver!

"Miss Ye, today I will protect Lin Xuewei! You also know my status; I hope you will retreat in the face of difficulty!" Madam Wenwan's voice took on a rare harshness.

Heisha's brows furrowed, he stepped forward, but was stopped by Ye Qingran's glare.

"Madam Leng, have you figured it out?"

Madam Leng nodded, "Not bad!"

"Hope you won't regret it?" Ye Qingran raised her eyebrows slightly, saying with a light smile.

What does that mean?