The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 310: The Lone Star of Doom

Chapter 310: The Lone Star of Doom

Fan Yunxi continued to deny, and Xie Beihan really intended not to escalate the matter and let County Princess Yu off this time. But she just had to push his buttons with that sarcastic remark, undoubtedly adding fuel to the fire in his heart.

Xie Beihan halted his steps, his back straightening. He turned slightly and said, "Yu Chunhua, you know I used to be a good-for-nothing rogue. What’s wrong with me making things difficult for you?"

Yu Chunhua’s face was now very unpleasant. When she was born, her father hadn’t yet risen to prominence, so he hastily gave her this name. Whenever her name was mentioned in the Capital, it always stirred up trouble. Fortunately, her father later made great contributions, and she was rewarded with the title of County Lady. So, gradually, everyone in the Capital began to respectfully call her County Lady, gradually forgetting her previous bad reputation.

But today, Xie Beihan, this rogue, actually called her by her childhood name in front of so many people! Inevitably, there were quite a few people who couldn’t help laughing at her.

Chunhua, Chunhua, this was a name that only ignorant people would take.

And in some noble families, there were indeed servants with that name.

Calling County Princess Yu by her childhood name in public was truly malicious and ruthless.

Yu Chunhua couldn’t bear it any longer, clenched her small fists, her face somewhat distorted: "Lord Xie is not only a good-for-nothing rogue, it seems he is also a lone star of doom."

Otherwise, how could he have killed his own younger brother and father within two years?

This undoubtedly touched Xie Beihan’s sore spot.

Fan Yunxi was shocked and subconsciously looked at him, feeling somewhat worried.

Lu Yanyan was even angrier, "What nonsense are you talking about?! Yu Chunhua, I invited you as a guest, not to be insulted!"

She wanted to shut Yu Chunhua up!

Yu Chunhua snorted lightly: "Oh dear, I spoke without thinking for a moment, I really apologize, Lord Xie, please don’t take offense."

This matter was tit for tat, and if it was argued, no one would be right.

Moreover, Yu Chunhua apologized first. If Xie Beihan continued to dwell on it, he would lose his composure.

Xie Beihan grinned, "It’s okay, what’s there for me to mind in our little back-and-forth?"

Yu Chunhua’s chin almost rose to the sky.

Although she was only a county lady, her father now guarded the southwest and was an indispensable general of Mu Nation. If Xie Beihan wanted to pick a fight with her, he had to carefully consider it.

She wanted to leave.

But Xie Beihan lifted his eyelids slightly and said, "Wait, I don’t mind, but that doesn’t mean the Ninth Prince won’t."

At the mention of Ye Siheng, everyone’s expressions changed.

Yu Chunhua steadied herself: "Lord Xie, what are you trying to do? This little quarrel between us, do you really need to bother the Ninth Prince?"

One of the high-born ladies added, "Exactly, I heard the Ninth Prince just gained influence over Red Leaf Villa. Now he’s selecting disciples to join the Black Armor Guard, and they have to live in the Oversight House."

They were not afraid because the Ninth Prince had never mingled with people of their age since childhood. This was just a small squabble. It would be strange if Xie Beihan could persuade the Ninth Prince to intervene.

Ignoring advice, Xie Beihan signaled to his attendants, murmuring a few words. The attendant immediately turned and left.

"I don’t mind bothering the Ninth Prince. So what?" Xie Beihan said, "Don’t leave, otherwise, it will be troublesome for the Ninth Prince to send someone to your mansion later."

Yu Chunhua found it amusing.

She returned to the pavilion and sat down leisurely, "Then I’ll wait here and see if the Ninth Prince comes."

With this, the other guests were even less likely to leave.

Lu Yanyan stole a few glances at Xie Beihan, feeling uncertain herself. If the Ninth Prince didn’t show up, wouldn’t he lose face today? This was Chu Shuo’s brother; how could she stand idly by?

Therefore, she secretly instructed her maid, "Go to Prince Yu Mansion and tell the Ninth Princess that Lord Xie is in peril and earnestly requests the Ninth Princess to come."

With his wife already present, the Ninth Prince couldn’t possibly not come, right?

In about the time it took to drink two cups of tea, Ye Siheng and Nanli bumped into each other at the entrance of the Prime Minister’s residence. They looked at each other and simultaneously asked, "What are you doing here?"

Then they both said at the same time, "You first."

Ye Siheng chuckled lightly, his eyes tender as he naturally took her soft hand. He gestured for her to speak first.

Nanli, feeling helpless, pursed her lips and said, "Lord Xie is in grave danger, so I came to assist."

"Oh?" Ye Siheng raised an eyebrow. "Then let’s go see if he’s dead yet."

As they entered, servants guided them through corridors and over bridges to the rear garden. None of the guests attending the banquet had left, but they were becoming impatient.

However, when Ye Siheng appeared hand in hand with Nanli, everyone’s spirits shook, and there was a flurry of hurried bows.

Ye Siheng wore a dark-patterned narrow-sleeved robe with leather sleeve guards. His naturally handsome features, coupled with his distant black eyes, gave him an aura of icy aloofness, making him seem unapproachable.

Beside him, Nanli wore only a simple light yellow dress without any other expensive adornments, which contrasted sharply with the lavish attire of the garden’s guests. Yet with her curved eyebrows and jade-like face, she appeared both beautiful and delicate, standing alongside Ye Siheng without being overshadowed by him.

Hardly anyone dared to approach Ye Siheng for conversation. They feared that one wrong word could offend him and bring trouble to their families.

Yu Chunhua, seeing that Xie Beihan had indeed brought the Ninth Prince, felt her face stiffen for a moment. But she quickly regained her composure and stepped forward, saying, "This quarrel between us is such a trivial matter. Lord Xie has actually brought the Ninth Prince here. Ah, what have I done to offend Lord Xie? I apologize before everyone and hope Your Lordship will forgive me, a mere woman."

As she spoke, she performed a humble bow, looking pitiful.

Xie Beihan rolled his eyes. He had thought Yu Chunhua had a strong backbone, but it turned out she was just a coward.

Nanli looked at Yu Chunhua directly and said, "There’s no need for such sweet talk. If this was truly just a squabble, my lord wouldn’t have bothered to come."

Yu Chunhua’s face became even stiffer.

Setting aside the fact that Nanli was married to the most powerful man in Mu Nation, her maternal family’s status as a princess was also superior to Yu Chunhua’s.

"I only hope that my lord won’t show favoritism," she said publicly, hoping to let Ye Siheng know that being overly partial to Xie Beihan would only chill the hearts of his courtiers.

But Ye Siheng had never cared about how others perceived him. A cold smile played at the corners of his mouth. "But I didn’t come here today for Lord Xie."

Yu Chunhua was momentarily stunned, unable to react.

At this point, Xie Beihan interjected, "Your Lordship, she’s saying that the princess herself knows her own worth, wearing plain and humble clothes every day."

Yu Chunhua was shocked and blurted out before she could think, "I only said the princess dresses plainly, not ’humble’! Lord Xie, why are you accusing me like this?!"

Xie Beihan shrugged and said nothing more.

Ye Siheng’s face turned icy cold, his eyes sharp as if he could cut a piece of flesh from Yu Chunhua.

"What are you, someone of mine, for you to comment on someone’s worth?"

His tone clearly indicated a desire to kill.

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