Chapter 208: Dire Straits
Mrs. Gao collapsed to the ground, her face streaked with tears, looking utterly dreadful.
In the darkness of the night, she looked like a vengeful spirit.
She truly couldn’t understand how such a drastic change could happen overnight. As she watched the soldiers swiftly surround and take control of the Ye Mansion, the world began to spin.
"Xian’er, Xian’er!"
Helpless and lost, Mrs. Gao instinctively turned to Ye Shixian for help.
"Y-You, hurry and explain to the Young Master! We haven’t done anything! We’re innocent!"
Ye Shixian’s face was taut. It seemed as if even opening her mouth was an immense effort.
’She knew very well that since Shen Yanchuan had given such an order, it meant... those letters in his hands definitely held a secret!’
’But what in the world is it about!?’
Seeing Ye Shixian standing frozen in place, Mrs. Gao grew anxious.
"Xian’er! Say something! Your father has already been locked up. Are you going to just stand by and watch your younger brother suffer too!?"
His health was already poor, and now with this happening—
A flash of anger flared in Ye Shixian’s heart!
’Even now, all she can think about is her precious son!’
"The Princely Heir has given an order, and it must not be defied. All we can do now is wait patiently."
Ye Shixian suppressed her anger, looked at Shen Yanchuan, and forced herself to say calmly,
"I believe Father is innocent. Everything will come to light in the end!"
However, despite her firm display, Shen Yanchuan didn’t even spare her a sideways glance.
CLICK. The box was sealed shut.
Ye Chutang watched this farce with great interest.
’I have to admit, Ye Shixian is a pretty good actress, and her nerves are made of steel. Her family’s home is about to be ransacked, yet she can still put on such a self-righteous front.’
’A person like that could have evidence thrown right in her face and still insist it had nothing to do with her, completely absolving herself.’
’Too bad for her. This time she’s up against Shen Yanchuan.’
Ye Chutang let out a soft yawn.
Suddenly, Ye Chutang felt a gaze fall upon her.
Shen Yanchuan had turned back to look at her at some point, his gaze lingering for a moment on her slightly pale lips.
Perhaps due to drowsiness, her dark, gentle eyes held a faint glimmer of moisture, and the corners were tinged with a lazy weariness.
Shen Yanchuan said, "It’s late. Doctor Ye, you’ve worked hard today. It would be best for you to go home and rest."
’Huh?’
’Is he sending me away?’
’Well, I’ve seen most of the show anyway. There’s no need to stick around.’
Ye Chutang’s lips curved as she curtsied to take her leave.
She turned to leave and waved to Xiao Wu.
"Yan, A Feng, Xiao Wu, let’s go—"
But just as she took a step, a dark figure suddenly lunged from the side, heading straight for Ye Chutang!
"Young Miss, watch out!"
Ye Chutang’s steps hitched, and with a slight turn, she dodged the lunging figure.
It was Mrs. Gao, who, in the moment she was being lifted to her feet by the guards, had forcibly broken free and lunged violently at Ye Chutang!
No one had expected her to suddenly attack Ye Chutang. Fortunately, Ye Chutang dodged quickly, and Mrs. Gao lunged at empty air.
Mrs. Gao stumbled a few steps and fell to the ground. Her forehead accidentally slammed against the nearby stone steps, and a bloody gash immediately opened up.
Blood gushed out, making her red, swollen, and festering face look even more horrifying.
"Mother!"
Ye Shixian was stunned. She hurriedly rushed over but was stopped before she could get close.
The few soldiers who had just accidentally let Mrs. Gao go broke out in a cold sweat. They rushed forward to restrain her and frantically begged for forgiveness.
"We were incompetent! We beg the Princely Heir’s forgiveness!"