She Became A Downfall Noble Lady

Ye Xinyan walked over and gave a slight nod of the knee to Guan He, then turned to Cheung Wusi and the others, "Grandfather Cheung and Ah Qiao better get back to work, that’s all there is to it here. It’s just roasting meat in the courtyard, nothing much, let them fuss over it."

Then, turning to Guan He, she said, "Master Guan, isn’t it? Our workshop was broken into by thieves last night, and Grandpa Cheung and Ah Qiao need to make some anti-theft devices as soon as possible. We really don’t have time to entertain you, please forgive us."

Upon hearing Ye Xinyan mention the word "thieves," Guan He’s eyebrows shot up, then fell again. "No worries, I’ve said it as soon as I came in—we’re all family here, no need for formalities with me." Turning to Cheung Wusi, he said, "Old man, you two go busy yourselves, entertaining guests is for strangers, we’re family and needn’t bother with such empty rituals."

Everyone in the courtyard, except for Wong Qiao and the workshops’ children, had emerged shrewd from the throngs of swindling people. The Young Lady had already mentioned the house being visited by thieves, and this person claiming to keep an eye on the Qi family didn’t ask a single extra question, still flaunting his carefree demeanor without any stress. He was indeed a challenging adversary.

Faced with Guan He’s thick-skinned attitude, Ye Xinyan couldn’t be bothered to rebut, and said to Cheung Wusi, "Grandpa and Ah Qiao, go on with your work, Master Guan is right. Grandfather has gone to report to Lord Jiang, and I’m sure Lord Jiang must guess that Master Guan has shown up and will make the trip himself; there’s no need for us to worry."

Guan He didn’t seem to mind Ye Xinyan’s continuous insinuations that he was the thief, and even laughingly told Cheung Wusi, "Your Lady Qi is obviously a wise person, she is absolutely correct. Old man, please feel free, don’t mind me. I’m here directing the kids on how to roast meat, I can’t afford to entertain you two."

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Later on, Nanny Liu and others saw their Young Lady wrapped in a cloak sitting under the eaves of the east wing, silently watching a yard full of children rushing back and forth, busy lighting a row of charcoal fires that brought vivacity to the chilly winter day.

Jinrong and Jiang Yifan, along with other guests being accompanied by Qi Younian, returned to see this scene in the courtyard.