Chapter 68: Ye Qingran the Fox Spirit

Xiao Feng was startled; wasn't this person the subordinate of the one in the private room just now?

What does he want to do?

An ominous premonition rose in his heart.

This person is indeed Fu San.

Ye Qingran naturally recognized Fu San, but she didn't know why Fu San was here, cradling a brocade box.

Fu San, amid the curious gazes of the crowd, smiled faintly and walked toward Ye Qingran.

"Miss Ye, this Ice Soul Jade Hairpin is a gift from our National Master; please accept it with a smile!"

At those words, the whole Zhenbaofang let out a gasp!

What?!

Did they just mishear?

The National Master bought the Ice Soul Jade Hairpin and gave it to Ye Qingran?

Is it true?

If it were someone else, they wouldn't think much of it, but when it's the National Master, they feel unable to refuse!

Who is the National Master?

The most mysterious person in Donglin Country! Of such high status that even His Majesty must yield three points!

It is said the National Master is Donglin's number one handsome man, with formidable strength and unfathomable depth.

Would such a being present a gift to Ye Qingran before a crowd?

Mu Qingrou said she found it hard to accept.

"Did you get it wrong? How could the National Master possibly give the Ice Soul Jade Hairpin to Ye Qingran?"

Fu San's brows and eyes grew cold.

"Don't believe it? Shall I take you to see the National Master in person to ask clearly?"

Fu San's tone concealed a hint of coldness; Mu Qingrou shivered and obediently fell silent.

Xiao Feng's expression was extremely complicated at this moment.

Earlier, he had briefly left, selling the Ice Soul to the National Master. He hadn't expected the National Master to be in the private room of their Zhenbaofang.

What left him even more at a loss was that the National Master, after buying the Ice Soul Jade Hairpin, presented it to Ye Qingran!

Ye Qingran's eyebrows lifted slightly, her face remained unruffled, but deep down she kept making snide comments.

What kind of operation is this from the National Master?

Could it be that he saw her in a bad spot and reached out to help?

This isn't the National Master's usual style!

He both sends her home and gives her gifts; don't tell her the National Master has feelings for her!

The National Master presenting her a gift before so many people, Ye Qingran naturally wouldn't refuse, otherwise she'd be publicly slapping the National Master's face, wouldn't she?

Moreover, seeing Ye Huanhuan and Mu Qingrou so overbearing, it's a perfect chance to curb their swagger.

"Did the National Master give this to me? I'm truly grateful!" Ye Qingran covered her mouth, looking apparently surprised.

After taking it from Fu San, she said to him, "Isn't it just a handy favor for the National Master? The National Master gives me such a big gift; I truly feel indebted!"

A gift can be accepted, but it must be explained clearly. Otherwise, tomorrow rumors will erupt, saying she Ye Qingran has entangled with the National Master, hoping to soar like a phoenix on a branch.

The National Master has countless fangirls; she doesn't want to draw too much hatred and be drowned in saliva!

What handy favor?

What is Miss Ye saying?

Fu San blinked, taking a moment before he responded.

His smile grew deeper.

"Then I'll be off now, Miss Ye, goodbye."

After Fu San left, the crowd stared at Ye Qingran, enviously beyond words!

The Ice Soul Jade Hairpin was truly from the National Master!

Ye Qingran, when did she meet the National Master, and become so close?

Others didn't know, but those who attended the Crown Prince Welcome Banquet that night did. That night, it was the National Master who escorted Ye Qingran back to her manor!

Ye Huanhuan stared at the Ice Soul Jade Hairpin in Ye Qingran's hand, then at the Blood Jade Jewelry, instantly feeling hollow; jealousy rose from her eyes, so intense it nearly overflowed!

First the Ninth Prince protected her in many ways, then the National Master sent her home and gave her gifts!

Ye Qingran, on what grounds?!

Ye Huanhuan nearly bit off a silver tooth.

Dongfang Qingxuan's gaze fell deeply on Ye Qingran. He didn't know when Ye Qingran got involved with his Ninth Prince Uncle or even the National Master!

What a tremendous skill!

Could it be that she publicly rested him on Xuanwu Street, and that was also arranged by her?

Ye Qingran, I didn't expect you to be so scheming, plotting step by step!

Ye Qingran tucked away the Ice Soul Jade Hairpin, planning to find a time to visit the National Master's residence to thank him and return the hairpin.

She raised her gaze, looking at Xiao Feng.

"Young Master Xiao, I'm truly sorry; you see, I didn't spend a single cent, yet I took away the best treasure of your Zhenbaofang."

Saying that, he sauntered away under Xiao Feng's resentful gaze!

"Ye Qingran the Fox Spirit, seducing men everywhere!"

When only Ye Huanhuan and Mu Qingrou remained, Mu Qingrou couldn't help cursing.

Ye Huanhuan pursed her lips, said nothing, but her expression was quite sour.

The Welcome Banquet had already let Ye Qingran steal the spotlight; today at Zhenbaofang, I had thought she could regain face and vent her anger, but I never expected a National Master to appear out of nowhere!

She just couldn't understand how someone as worthless as Ye Qingran could ever be on intimate terms with the National Master!

"Huanhuan, you told me last time that Ye Qingran has a son who is staying at Ting Yu Xuan, right?"

Mu Qingrou suddenly asked.

Ye Huanhuan recalled the boy she had seen at Ting Yu Xuan the last time, who had hung a wooden plaque at the gate reading "No Ye Huanhuan or Dogs Allowed," and she flew into a rage.

That damned Wild Offspring!

One day, she will deal with him!

"Not bad. What's up?"

"The National Master treats Ye Qingran so well only because he's attracted to her beauty. You say, if the National Master knew Ye Qingran was no longer pure and even had a burden, what would he think?"

Ye Huanhuan's eyes lit up.

She had seen the National Master once outside the West Suburb Annex before, and could tell he was an arrogant person who would never allow the woman he likes to be involved with another man.

Without waiting for Ye Huanhuan to say anything, Mu Qingrou went on: "He will surely fly into a rage, not only taking back the gifts he gave Ye Qingran but also standing against her! By then, Ye Qingran will lose all face and surely be subjected to endless ridicule. Moreover, with the National Master as a formidable rival, Ye Qingran's days in Xiliang City, and indeed throughout Donglin Country, will not be easy."

Mu Qingrou narrowed her eyes slightly, a smug look appearing on her face.

"What do you mean?"

Mu Qingrou leaned in to whisper a few words in Ye Huanhuan's ear.

Ye Huanhuan slowly curled her lips.