Chapter 960: Chapter 958: Does Jinrong Have an Idea?
Ye Xinyan originally thought that the events with the Ji family’s mother-in-law at Cien Temple today were quite sudden, and Ye Xinyi’s words had caused a considerable psychological impact on Madam Yin. Therefore, she wanted to stay a few more days at the side courtyard of the Marquis Zhongyong’s Mansion to accompany Madam Yin.
However, she was flatly refused by Madam Yin before even entering the side courtyard’s door: "You’re a married woman, not returning home for two days is already unreasonable. How can you continue to stay? Leave quickly, I won’t keep you here."
Ye Xinyan was taken aback. Did she have to be so unkind? Even if she didn’t plan to let her stay, did she really have to send her away now? She hadn’t even had lunch yet.
It seemed as if Madam Yin knew the grievance in her heart, and she mercilessly said, "You haven’t been to Guangsha Construction for several days, go have a look. It’s already past lunchtime. If you’re hungry, buy some food on the way to tide you over. I will have someone send your favorite vegetables and dishes to your home. I’ll also instruct the kitchen to make a sumptuous dinner to make up for it."
The events of today, and her daughter’s temperament, made Madam Yin have to be more cautious. Although Jiang Yifan could currently accept and indulge in her daughter’s actions, the relationship between them as husband and wife must be carefully maintained, and it must not be strained by accompanying her own mother.
Moreover, the things her daughter did must be taken seriously, as they were her daughter’s future reliance and foundation.
Ye Xinyan understood her mother’s good intentions, but she still protested, "Eating too much at night isn’t good for health!"
Her struggle was of no use.
The carriage stopped at the newly opened gate on the side of the Marquis Zhongyong’s Mansion, and Ye Xinyan was mercilessly sent off the carriage by her mother, watching as the carriage entered the courtyard and went deeper inside.
Luckily, to save her face, Nanny Huang accompanied her in getting off the carriage.
Nanny Huang smiled and bowed to Ye Xinyan, saying, "Please return, Miss. I think Madam seems to have thought things through. Rest assured, Miss. I will keep an eye on Madam, and if she feels unwell, I will immediately send someone to the Jiang Mansion to inform you and the young master."
She was now growing more and more fond of and admiring her own Miss. With such a daughter, Madam’s years of hardship weren’t in vain.
Since Nanny Huang understood the situation, Ye Xinyan felt reassured.
Having not visited the Construction Industry for several days, it was indeed time to have a look. Ye Xinyan, lacking enthusiasm, got on her own carriage and headed towards Jishui Lane in North City.
As for lunch, she didn’t bother to buy anything special to eat. Instead, she made do with some snacks prepared in the carriage, waiting to enjoy her mother’s sumptuous dinner in the evening.
When Jiang Yifan returned home after office hours, not only was his wife there, but the large table was also set up, meaning there was going to be a feast.
Jiang Yifan guessed naturally: Could it be that the incense offering at Cien Temple went very smoothly, so Ah Yan wanted to have a big meal to celebrate?
But then seeing his wife’s expression, it didn’t seem like it?
Ye Xinyan looked quite listless as she helped Jiang Yifan change his casual clothes and called the maid to fetch water for him to wash his hands and face.
As Jiang Yifan rolled up his sleeves, he asked, "Did you accompany your mother-in-law for incense offering today? Was there any trouble? Why does Ah Yan look so unhappy?" He was quite surprised; if she wasn’t happy, why would there be a grand meal?
Ye Xinyan organized Jiang Yifan’s outer clothing, hung it on the rack, glanced at Jiang Yifan, and said, "Let’s not talk about these annoying things, to avoid losing our appetite."
Jiang Yifan laughed, "Really? What could affect an appetite? Let’s eat first. I think today’s meal should be good."
When Song Ping’s Household, along with the maids, finished bringing all the dishes, Jiang Yifan laughed, "So it’s not that things were too upsetting, but the food is too sumptuous, and you are reluctant to discuss unpleasant matters over such a meal."
"Well, well, nothing too big," Ye Xinyan eagerly nodded, seeing the table full of her favorite dishes. Having a doting mother was indeed comforting. Look at all these dishes she loved; it dispelled the gloom in her heart.
After finishing dinner and tidying everything up, the two of them moved to another spot.
Sitting across from Jiang Yifan at the kang table, Ye Xinyan formally asked, "Yifan, tell me, what exactly does His Highness mean? He previously said not to concern myself with Dongze Construction Firm’s issues, but he hasn’t made a move at all, allowing Ye Xinyi to become so arrogant, it’s infuriating!"
Jiang Yifan understood, probably his wife and mother-in-law encountered Ye Xinyi at Cien Temple.
"Did you encounter the Ji Family’s female relatives while offering incense today?" Jiang Yifan asked.
Upon his question, Ye Xinyan immediately got animated and said with a large exasperated expression, "Don’t mention it. Why am I so unlucky? It took so much effort to persuade my mother to agree to go to Cien Temple and make a peace vow for Uncle Zhao. Yet we met the Ji family’s mother and daughter-in-law, and there was also Vice Minister Sun’s wife present..."
Ye Xinyan babbled on about the events, then pressed Jiang Yifan, "What exactly does His Highness intend to do? If he can’t spare the time, then I’ll handle it myself. I can find something for Ye Xinyi to do, making her too busy to cause trouble elsewhere."
Jiang Yifan frowned slightly. Ye Hongyang’s concubine-born daughter was indeed too troublesome. To provoke his wife for no reason, wasn’t she asking for trouble?
He didn’t directly answer Ye Xinyan’s question and instead said, "From what I heard earlier, you managed to persuade your mother-in-law, indicating there’s still potential for things to turn around."
"It’s alright," Ye Xinyan discerned Jiang Yifan’s intention, realizing that since her mother was fine, she was still not allowed to intervene in the matters of Dongze Construction Firm and Ye Xinyi.
She seriously studied Jiang Yifan’s expression and asked, "Do you have other plans? If it were just about Ye Xinyi and Dongze Construction Firm, why would it take so long? I could handle her myself."
Although she wasn’t skilled in Jiang Yifan’s scheming tactics, she could find ways within the industry to get Dongze Construction Firm into a massive deficit, force the employer to demand compensation from Dongze Construction Firm, and even sue Dongze Construction Firm’s owner in the capital’s yamen.
At that time, not only would Ye Xinyi have to pay up, but she would also gain notoriety, meanwhile giving the Ji family a different kind of reputation. Then, let’s see how Madam Zhou would continue to put on her aloof airs?
An originally simple matter was taken on by Jinrong, yet he hadn’t acted for so long. If not for encountering Ye Xinyi’s provocation today and recalling the annoyance when the Tang family garden contract was taken away, Ye Xinyan would have almost forgotten.
Jiang Yifan nodded thoughtfully and said, "Regarding your half-sister, His Highness does have other ideas."
"Ah?" Jinrong has ideas?
Ye Xinyan widened her eyes. It’s probably not what she thought, right? Could Jinrong be interested in someone like Ye Xinyi? "This, this... Impossible?!"
"What nonsense are you thinking?" Jiang Yifan gave her a stern look.
Ye Xinyan widened her hands in surprise, "Can you blame me? That’s what you said. What kind of thoughts could His Highness have towards a woman in the back residence like Ye Xinyi?"