She Became A Downfall Noble Lady

Jinrong rose early and left the city to see Ye Xinyan off, even missing breakfast. Wan Yan welcomed Jinrong into the Wenxuan Hall, where he usually resided, and didn’t rush to serve food but waited for Hongzhi to help Jinrong change out of his outer garments. He then busied himself instructing two servants to fetch water for hand washing, all the while cautiously asking, "Did the Sixth Master see off Miss Ye? Was the journey alright?"

Jinrong hummed in response, not offering more, and sat at a chair beside the table, signaling them to serve the meal.

Wan Yan hurriedly gestured to the attending servant at the door, who pushed the door open and left. Soon after, a variety of congee, noodles, several small dishes, and buns were brought in.

Wan Yan stepped forward and suggested, "Sixth Master, perhaps start with a bowl of congee. It’s more refreshing."

Jinrong hummed again, then swept a glance at the several servants waiting in the room.

Wan Yan quickly motioned behind her, and the servants quietly withdrew. Hongzhi was the last to leave, carefully shutting the door behind him.

Wan Yan served a small bowl of congee and placed it in front of Jinrong, speaking softly, "Before the new year, you and Lord Jiang decided that Miss Ye would need to return to Yuyuan Prefecture. It was unexpected that Duke An could make her matter so straightforward, but aside from that, everything else proceeded according to your plan. The expansion of the Qi family’s Construction Industry and Dairy Products Store requires Miss Ye’s management. She must return and sort things out properly. Please eat, Sixth Master, and don’t be too troubled. The year will pass quickly, and Miss Ye will eventually return."

Jinrong picked up the bowl and then set it down, a look of frustration finally appearing on his face, "Ye Zi is twenty this year. Jinyi has already found out that Ye Zi is unlike other women. With another year’s time, plenty of forces will have enough opportunity to thoroughly investigate her circumstances. By then, there will be many seeking to marry her to revitalize their family businesses. Which family doesn’t have a few young men? The threshold of the Ye Family and the Yin Family will probably be worn down by matchmakers and suitors."