She Became A Downfall Noble Lady

Jinrong stood up and pushed the window open a crack. From his position, he could clearly see the workshop.

Recently, Wong Qiao had been working in the workshop with Zhou Biyao, but today, having gone out for a bit, Wong Qiao returned to learn that Ye Xinyan had gone out without any attendants, accompanied by Jiang Yifan. After that, Wong Qiao did not linger in the workshop. Even when Zhou Biyao had questions to ask, Wong Qiao would only stay for a brief while with the door half-open before leaving. Moreover, he was very silent for most of the day.

Could it be that when Ye Xinyan spoke of her unease, it was related to Wong Qiao?

Jinrong turned around and asked Jiang Yifan, "Father-in-law Qi said that Ye Zi was restless staying at home. Having spent such a long time alone with her today, did she mention what was causing her unease?"

When Jiang Yifan and Ye Xinyan had left earlier, he anticipated facing Jinrong’s questioning upon returning. Jinrong was a prince, a noble lord, and very possibly the future Crown Prince or Emperor. The requisite respect and deference had to be there, as well as stepping back when necessary. However, when it came to pursuing the woman he fancied, it was a different matter entirely; it all depended on one’s own abilities, irrespective of status.

As a friend who fancied the same woman, Jiang Yifan knew he should answer Jinrong’s question with full transparency, "She didn’t mention it, and I didn’t ask. I also felt there was no need to ask. The thoughts of a woman, especially one like Ye Zi, are not something she would easily disclose to others. Moreover, it would be extremely impolite to inquire."

Jinrong watched Jiang Yifan for a long while. They had been close friends since childhood, and despite long periods of separation, they still shared everything with each other. Could it be that when it came to Ye Xinyan, this lad was lying to him? Ye Xinyan was not his wife now but a divorcee eligible to remarry. He hadn’t asked anything too intrusive, had he?

Hesitating, Jinrong asked, "Then what did you talk about all this time when you went out?"