Chapter 67: with translation of chapter title

Everyone made way, clearing a path.

Dongfang Qingxuan wore a purple robe today, his black hair tied high, his bearing handsome and noble, exuding the lofty aura of one in power.

Xiao Feng followed behind him, but Gu Dongliu was nowhere to be seen.

Seeing Ye Qingran, Xiao Feng frowned and snapped without thinking, "Ye Qingran, Zhenbaofang belongs to the Xiao family—don't you dare cause trouble here!"

Ye Qingran looked at Xiao Feng, smirking coldly inside.

Indeed, relying on family wealth, you don't even need a brain!

"Whether I'm causing trouble or not, ask everyone—they can see it clearer than you, Young Master Xiao."

Ye Qingran said loudly.

After hearing this, the crowd spoke up for Ye Qingran, saying Mu Qingrou was in the wrong first, insulting Ye Qingran right away.

Ye Huanhuan saw Dongfang Qingxuan, recalling Mu Qingrou's earlier words, her eyes flickered.

Although Ye Qingran was the one who proposed to break off the engagement, the Crown Prince is so outstanding that she suspects Ye Qingran is playing hard to get.

Moreover, Ye Qingran's stunning performance at the welcome banquet likely aimed to attract the Crown Prince's attention.

Thinking this, her gaze turned cold.

"Ye Qingran, the Crown Prince can only be mine—you'd better never even dream of him!"

"Qingxuan," Ye Huanhuan called softly, naturally linking her arm with Dongfang Qingxuan's, an intimate gesture.

Ye Qingran observed Ye Huanhuan's action, finding it amusing.

Does Ye Huanhuan think she'll take her back?

Do they really think she's blind?

Placed among the whole Central Region, Dongfang Qingxuan would be just an ordinary nobody.

Only Ye Huanhuan would treat him as a treasure.

The National Master, a heavenly being, is truly outstanding, isn't he?

Ye Qingran froze.

How did she suddenly think of the National Master?

Dongfang Qingxuan lowered his gaze to see Ye Huanhuan clinging to his hand, his brows slightly furrowed. He instinctively glanced at Ye Qingran, seeing no reaction, and instantly felt irritated.

He hadn't objected to Ye Huanhuan's affectionate gestures before, but today he felt a bit annoyed; yet he wanted to see if Ye Qingran would show jealousy over their closeness, so he let Ye Huanhuan cling to him, even pressing her chest against him.

After glancing at Ye Qingran, Xiao Feng's eyes flashed with an idea, and he ordered the middle-aged man beside him:

"Shopkeeper Wu, bring out the two newest sets of treasures for the Crown Prince to see."

"Your Highness, our Zhenbaofang just received two sets of jewelry today, both top-notch—would you like to have a look? If they suit you, buy a set to give Miss Ye."

Dongfang Qingxuan knew Xiao Feng was doing this on purpose, but he also wanted to provoke Ye Qingran—if he bought Ye Huanhuan a gift in front of everyone, would Ye Qingran be jealous?

Soon, Shopkeeper Wu arrived with two assistants, each holding an exquisite gift box.

Xiao Feng personally opened the first box, which contained a set of blood jade jewelry—bracelets, dangling hairpins, and earrings—exquisitely crafted and very beautiful.

"How beautiful!" Ye Huanhuan exclaimed softly, her eyes betraying her delight.

Xiao Feng smiled, opened the second box, and a flash of ice-soul jade light flickered—inside lay a lone ice-soul jade hairpin.

Simple and plain, pure and light.

Lacking excessive polishing, it exudes an air of returning to simplicity and authenticity.

Ye Qingran raised her eyebrows slightly, thinking the ice-soul jade hairpin was actually quite nice.

"I wonder how much this blood jade jewelry set sells for?"

Ye Qingran asked lightly.

Ye Huanhuan had been torn between the ice-soul jade hairpin and the blood jade jewelry, but hearing Ye Qingran's question, she made up her mind.

"Sister, what a coincidence—I also love this blood jade jewelry set! Sister, you know the color matches the wedding attire perfectly; you also know I'm about to… so could you, as a compromise, choose this ice-soul jade hairpin? It's also very beautiful."

Ye Huanhuan's lotus-like face was full of anticipation.

Ye Qingran gave a cold smile; she knew Ye Huanhuan would say that. In fact, she preferred the ice-soul jade hairpin herself, so she asked about the blood jade jewelry's price on purpose.

"Miss Ye, you don't need to ask her. Zhenbaofang is our Xiao family's property; we have plenty of money, we don't lack what Miss Ye offers, and we don't want to do business with her!"

Xiao Feng curled his lip in disdain.

"Huanhuan, do you prefer the blood jade jewelry?"

Ye Huanhuan glanced at Ye Qingran: "Mm, Brother Qingxuan, I like the blood jade jewelry more."

Actually, the ice-soul jade hairpin is better and more expensive, but she just wants to disgust Ye Qingran!

"Ye Qingran, you can't get it, but I can easily obtain it!"

A hint of cunning flashed in Ye Qingran's eyes.

"If so, Xiao Feng, wrap up that blood jade jewelry for me!" Dongfang Qingxuan waved his hand grandly and bought it outright without even asking the price.

His gaze swept over Ye Qingran, but he saw her expression calm, as if she didn't care at all.

Dongfang Qingxuan instantly felt a surge of stifled frustration.

At that moment, an assistant ran down from upstairs, whispered a few words into Xiao Feng's ear, and his expression changed.

"Your Highness, excuse me for a moment."

Xiao Feng bowed to the Crown Prince and had someone take the ice-soul jade hairpin upstairs.

"Brother Qingxuan, is someone important upstairs?"

Dongfang Qingxuan frowned: "I don't know either." But seeing Xiao Feng's reaction, the person's background is not trivial.

Soon after, Xiao Feng came downstairs with a smug smile.

"Ye Qingran, you can't even buy the ice-soul jade hairpin now!"

Xiao Feng was very pleased; he hadn't expected such a distinguished figure to visit their Zhenbaofang and buy the ice-soul jade hairpin—truly beyond his expectations.

"Miss Ye, your Blood Jade Jewelry has been packed and ready."

Ye Huanhuan looked at the exquisitely packaged jewelry box, took Dongfang Qingxuan's hand, and blushed shyly.

"Thank you, Brother Qingxuan, for the gift."

The Crown Prince lavished money, buying jewelry for Ye Huanhuan at Zhenbaofang, and the news spread.

Everyone saw this and congratulated Ye Huanhuan, praising how beautiful the Blood Jade Jewelry was, how well it suited her, and saying the Crown Prince's affection was deep, his treatment excellent, and they were a perfect match.

On the contrary, Ye Qingran, who should have been the future Crown Princess, was instead replaced by Ye Huanhuan. She stood alone—no one bought her jewelry, and even the Xiao Family openly said they didn't want to do business with her.

"Ye Qingran, aren't you embarrassed enough? Young Master Xiao's words—didn't you hear? They said plainly they don't want to do business with you; if I were you, I'd have left already!"

Mu Qingrou said bluntly.

New grudges, old hatred—she and Ye Qingran will never be settled!

Seeing this, Ye Huanhuan shook her head at Mu Qingrou: "Qingrou, don't say that." Then she turned to Xiao Feng: "Young Master Xiao, I know you and my sister have some misunderstanding; could you, for my sake, let her buy something at Zhenbaofang?"

"Miss Ye, truly kind!"

Many people sighed.

"Since Miss Ye has said that, I will certainly give the future Crown Princess face."

Xiao Feng pointed to a nearby shelf: "This shelf, Ye Qingran, you may pick whatever you like."

Everyone followed Xiao Feng's gaze; that shelf was nearest the entrance, holding the least valuable items in Zhenbaofang.

To put it bluntly, even slightly favored servants wouldn't buy those things.

"Zhenbaofang, isn't this bullying too much?" Han Xing couldn't bear to watch.

"Just a Zhenbaofang—it's an honor for a lady to shop here."

"I never expected the Xiao Family to be so excessive!"

"Bullying too much? I don't think so." Xiao Feng said indifferently.

"Ye Qingran, you're a good-for-nothing; wouldn't it be better to lie low at the Ye Residence? If you must blame someone, blame your own conceit—this is all your doing."

"Sister, I've already tried my best to help you; it's my fault, I'm sorry..."

"Huanhuan, you needn't blame yourself; you've done all you could. It's Ye Qingran's own misconduct that offended the Xiao Family."

Mu Qingrou snorted coldly.

"Miss Ye, why are you still standing here? Please come this way!"

Xiao Feng pointed at the door and actually began to drive her away.

Seeing this, everyone felt embarrassed for Ye Qingran.

"Excuse me."

At that moment a clear voice came from behind the crowd; a handsome young man holding a brocade box walked through the people toward Ye Qingran.

Everyone turned to look at him.