She Became A Downfall Noble Lady

Liu Ting’s heart cried out in despair—his Minister had instructed that the best outcome would be to settle the matter at double the price of an ordinary workshop, but it seemed this was no longer possible. He could tell that just a moment ago, Qi Younian had been about to agree, but after hearing Wan Yan’s words, he changed his tune. Liu Ting inwardly cursed Wan Yan for speaking out of turn, yet because of the power of the prince’s mansion, he dared not show his displeasure.

Zhang Cunhai, however, gave Wan Yan a look, and Wan Yan smiled back at him. Although Chief Steward Zhang naturally commanded respect and was someone he looked up to, the instructions of his own prince could not be disregarded either.

Zhang Cunhai wasn’t unhappy with Wan Yan. After all, he wasn’t there to discuss business with the Qi family but rather to indulge His Majesty the Emperor by observing the spectacle. What surprised him was the degree of trust and rapport between Qi Younian and Wan Yan, as Qi was willing to trust him so unreservedly.

Before long, Ye Xinyan came straight out of the back door of Duke An’s Mansion and entered the Qi Family Courtyard.

Upon entering, she cast a surprised glance at the circle of people in the room—an official, Wan Yan, another man who was clearly an eunuch, and Liu Qing.

What sort of gathering was this?

Liu Qing quickly stood up, stepped forward, and gave Ye Xinyan a respectful greeting.

Then, he introduced their group to Ye Xinyan and explained their purpose.

Miss Ye, ever mindful of decorum, paid her respects to each guest in turn. After giving Zhang Cunhai a very formal greeting, she unabashedly sized him up thoroughly.

So this was the Grand Steward Eunuch who was most favored by His Majesty the Emperor? He seemed quite dignified and honest, not at all effeminate as some might expect. Well, that just goes to show how movies, TV dramas, and legends can be misleading, turning a perfectly good person into a disaster.