Chapter 283 Insincerity

After saying goodbye to Xiao Jing, Ye Jiayao went to Datonghui Bank to withdraw some money. She would go to Laifu Inn to sign the contract later.

While the formalities were being processed, the manager of Datonghui brought a note saying that the boss would hold a chrysanthemum banquet in early September to entertain the big merchants in the city and the presidents of various chambers of commerce. As a rising star in the catering industry, the owner of Tianshangju was naturally also among the invited guests.

Ye Jiayao accepted the invitation and smiled, "If I'm free then I'll definitely come."

She had heard of this Chrysanthemum Banquet a long time ago. It was the largest in the business world in terms of scale and high standards. All those invited were the best in their respective industries. Last year, the person invited from the catering industry was Zheng Fugui of Fook Kee. She didn't expect that it would be her turn this year.

The manager smiled and exchanged a few words with Ye Jiayao. After the clerk had completed the cashing, Ye Jiayao took the banknote and left.

Li Erniang also came today, specifically to see Ye Jiayao.

"Second Young Madam, if you are just helping us, we can't let you suffer." Li Erniang felt uneasy when she heard what Old Deng said last night. Although Ye Jiayao is not short of money now, she doesn't like to owe favors to others. Moreover, she may not return to Jinling after going to Wuzhou Prefecture. She would rather sell it to others at a low price.

Ye Jiayao smiled and said, "Second Mother, you are worrying too much. Given the location of your building, if you are not in a hurry to sell it, you can sell it for more than 40,000 yuan anyway. Brother Deng only asked for 38,000 yuan, how can I suffer a loss? I will make money if I sell it again. You don't want to give me this opportunity to make money, but you want to give it to others? I won't agree to that."

After hearing what Ye Jiayao said, Er Niang felt more at ease. After signing the contract, the two sat down and chatted about family matters for a while, and then left in a hurry because they still had to arrange for the boat.

Ye Jiayao looked at the empty store and felt empty in her heart as well. Thinking back to the time she lived here, although it was a bit hard, she was very happy, had goals and was motivated. Alas... Who said that life is a gathering and separation, and every separation is for the next gathering, but can she really see Brother Deng and Li Er Niang again?
Xiao Yang came over and asked, "Second Young Madam, what should I do now?"

Ye Jiayao thought for a moment and said, "You can go to Tianshangju to help out for a few days and learn something. The shop here will be closed for now. I'll make arrangements when I'm free."

Xiao Yang stuttered excitedly: "Second...Second Madam, are you serious?"

How many people wanted to work in Tianshangju, but in the end, he got a great bargain.

Ye Jiayao sneered: "Of course it's true. When you close the store, go to Tianshangju to report and find Zhong Xiang directly. Tell him what I said and ask him to arrange something for you."

Xiao Yang responded happily: "Then I will clean the store again."

Ye Jiayao smiled, took the house deeds and shop deeds and returned to Jing'an Marquis Mansion.

She even went to the ancestral hall to take a look. Chunfeng was still kneeling there. It was really unbearable for a whole night and half a day. She had experienced this herself and couldn't stand it after kneeling for a while.

"The Third Young Master is so pitiful, having to deal with such a thing..." Qiao Xi sighed on the side.

Ye Jiayao was silent. There is no logic to love. People often say that someone is not worthy of your love, but you still love them to death. Only the person involved can understand the feeling.

"Let's go!" Ye Jiayao turned around and saw Xiaoya supporting Liuli walking towards her.

Liuli's legs were still limping. When she saw Ye Jiayao, she paused and looked at Ye Jiayao with a cold gaze, full of hatred.

Ye Jiayao walked past her with her head held high, expressionless.

"Why doesn't she just die?" Liuli gritted her teeth and cursed in a low voice.

Xiaoya looked at the Second Young Lady's back with concern and advised, "Princess, please bear with it! Even if it's for the Third Young Master."

After all the scheming, Xiaoya is the one who suffers in the end. She is at her wits' end. Is it because the Second Young Lady is too powerful or are they just too unlucky?

Liuli gritted her teeth. She could only endure it. Chunfeng was still kneeling in the ancestral hall! Thinking that Chunfeng was still suffering, she felt like a needle piercing her heart. In the end, she was too useless.

But, Ye Jinxuan, don't think you can have an easy time. You are destined not to be a mother in this life. You will cry one day.

Now Chunyu dotes on you, and your mother-in-law protects you. Wait a few years and see if they will pay more attention to you, a hen that can't lay eggs?

After they walked away, Qiao Xi complained, "Why does the Third Young Madam still have this attitude? She doesn't know how to repent at all."

Ye Jiayao sneered. Liuli could hate him as much as she loved him, but if he dared to use any despicable means on her again, she would retaliate double.

When they got back to the courtyard, Xiang Tao said, "The prince has returned. I heard that the second young lady went out, and he also went out, saying that he had something to do."

Qiao Xi asked, "Isn't he feeling unwell? Why is he still going out?"

Xiang Tao glanced at the Second Young Lady and pouted, "Yes, the Young Master is still running a fever. I advised him to ask a doctor to come and see him, but the Young Master refused, saying it was nothing serious."

Ye Jiayao said angrily, "Don't worry about him. He's already grown up, but he doesn't know how to take care of himself. Does he want others to worry about him?"

Xiang Tao and Qiao Xi were silent. The prince just wanted to make you feel distressed.

Where is Xia Chunyu now?
"Song Qi, do you really think I should go in?" Xia Chunyu asked anxiously, looking at the gate of Lu's mansion.

Song Qi rolled his eyes and said, “Young Master, you were the one who said you would come. Now you’re here, but you’re still hesitating outside the door. This is the third time I’ve asked you this.”

Song Qi decided to ignore it and let it go.

Xia Chunyu frowned and said with dissatisfaction: "I'm asking you a question! Are you deaf?"

Song Qi said with a bitter face: "My Lord, if you can't bring yourself to do this, let's go back. If you want the Second Young Madam to see your sincerity, then go in." Damn it, he said it for the third time.

Xia Chunyu weighed the pros and cons again and again, and then suddenly lifted the curtain of the carriage and jumped out. I am a man of integrity, so I apologize, what's the big deal.

Song Qi looked at the arrogant attitude of the prince, and it didn't look like he was going to apologize or offer condolences, but clearly he was going to have another fight. He couldn't help but secretly worry about Lu Xiaotian, and hurriedly followed him.

When the Lu family heard that the son of Marquis Jing'an who had beaten people had arrived, they became nervous. They didn't know whether he was here to settle the score or for some other purpose, so they all prepared for battle.

Master Lu Yiming was not at home, so Mrs. Lu had to come to see Xia Chunyu in person.

"Young Master, you've already beaten the person like that, and you still won't stop? The Second Young Madam came here yesterday and made it clear that this was a misunderstanding." Madam Lu originally wanted to argue with Xia Chunyu, but when she saw Xia Chunyu in person, she couldn't help but be shocked by his powerful aura that made him intimidating without even getting angry. In addition, Xia Chunyu was not feeling well and his complexion was not good. His stern face made him look more like someone who came to settle a score. She couldn't help but feel a little timid in her heart, and the words she said lacked confidence, and instead sounded more like surrendering and begging for mercy.

Song Qi smiled and said, "Madam, you misunderstood. Our prince came here today to visit Shopkeeper Lu. Our prince has already found out the whole story and feels sorry for it."

The prince was too embarrassed to speak, so he had to ask his servant to explain on his behalf.

Xia Chunyu resisted the urge to glare at Song Qi. What was there for him to feel sorry for? This Lu had ulterior motives and deserved to be beaten. He just didn't want Yaoyao to be embarrassed in the future. Otherwise, he would have come to visit.

Mrs. Lu's heart was pounding, and she secretly breathed a sigh of relief, hoping that he wasn't here to cause trouble.

Song Qi handed the supplement to Madam Lu: "Madam Lu, this is a little gift from our prince."

Mrs. Lu accepted the gift and said with embarrassment: "It's just that my husband just took the medicine and fell asleep..."

Xia Chunyu hurriedly said, "Since Shopkeeper Lu is resting, I will not disturb him. Let him recover in peace."

It would be best not to meet Lu Xiaotian. If you meet him, he won’t be able to put on a good face.

Madam Lu said awkwardly, "I will definitely convey it to you."

Xia Chunyu bowed and said goodbye. After leaving the house, Song Qi muttered, "My Lord, your apology is not sincere at all."

Xia Chunyu sneezed and said unhappily, "I'm giving him face by coming here. Do you want me to apologize to him in person? I can't do such a hypocritical thing."

Song Qi curled his lips with disdain on his face: De'er, you are being stubborn now. Do you dare to say this in front of the Second Young Lady?

Xia Chunyu returned home and just as he arrived at the gate, he ran into Ping An coming out.

"Young Master..." Ping An hurriedly saluted.

Xia Chunyu asked, "What are you doing here?"

Ping An replied, "There is news about what the Second Young Madam asked the young prince to do this morning. I am here to pass on the message."

Xia Chunyu frowned. Yaoyao asked Xiaojing to do something for her? Why didn't she ask him? Why did she ask Xiaojing?

Uh... then he remembered that Yaoyao was still angry with him, so naturally he wouldn't talk to him.

"What's the matter?" Xia Chunyu asked.

Ping An said, "The Second Young Madam wants Mu Qinchu to meet Minister Mu. The young prince went to the Ministry of Justice to ask, and it has been agreed that you can bring someone to see Minister Mu tomorrow morning."

Xia Chunyu started to think. Mu Qinchu came yesterday and said that he would do what Yaoyao said. Now Yaoyao asked Xiaojing to meet Minister Mu. Does Yaoyao really want to deal with the Wei family?
"Master, do you have any other instructions?" Ping An saw that the Master was in a bad mood and wanted to leave early.

Xia Chunyu waved his hand and walked in thoughtfully.

Ye Jiayao was just about to send Song Qi to the Mu Qi family in the countryside, but Song Qi had gone out with Chunyu, and she couldn't find him. She didn't want to make this public, and it wasn't appropriate to send someone else. She was feeling depressed when she heard Yingtao say outside, "My Lord, you're back?"

"Where is the second young lady?" it was Xia Chunyu who asked.

"The Second Young Madam is in the East Wing!"

Ye Jiayao hurriedly ordered Qiao Xi: "Go and call Song Qi."

Xia Chunyu was still thinking about what excuse to find to meet Yaoyao when he saw Qiao Xi come out and call Song Qi.

"Song Qi, the second young lady wants to see you."

Song Qi let out a sigh of joy and glanced at the young master with a gloating look.

Xia Chunyu glared at him, but Song Qi ignored him and went in to see the second young lady.

Xia Chunyu was so depressed. They were all fence-sitters. When he saw that he was in trouble, no one came to help him. They just stood there watching the joke.

(End of this chapter)