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In a daze, Xia Yuhan felt a warm gaze shining into her heart, soothing her and making her feel warm and comfortable...
However, when she came to her senses, her eyes were stung by the sudden appearance of a man...
She raised her gaze and met the focused eyes of Jiang Tingyu, the Right Chancellor of the Azure Dragon Kingdom...
Could it be that this Right Chancellor truly came for her?
Was it a blessing or a curse? It was something she could not escape...
Xia Yuhan deliberately turned away, refusing to look at him, as the stone in her heart rose and fell restlessly.
In the courtyard under the sunlight, his eyes were drawn to the woman in fiery red attire. She appeared isolated and helpless, yet her gaze was so stubborn and unyielding. Was she really the Xia Yuhan he had saved out of kindness not long ago? Lost in thought, he furrowed his brows and unknowingly walked to the center of the courtyard.
The moment Jiang Tingyu appeared, it felt as if time had stopped. The woman's heart fluttered for this celestial-like figure.
Xia Wan'er, after seeing him in person, was utterly captivated by Jiang Tingyu! How could there be such a perfect handsome man in this world? Not only was he good-looking, but he was also extraordinarily talented, holding the position of Right Chancellor at such a young age. His future prospects were undoubtedly limitless!
As the legitimate daughter of Xia Manor, she was somewhat of a match for Jiang Tingyu. If she could marry him in the future...
Xia Wan'er gazed at Jiang Tingyu, unknowingly smiling happily to herself.
But she overlooked an essential issue: Jiang Tingyu's gaze had been solely fixed on Xia Yuhan from beginning to end!
So when Madam inadvertently noticed that Xia Wan'er was behaving somewhat improperly in front of others, she cleared her throat a few times, waking Xia Wan'er from her daydream.
When Xia Wan'er finally realized that Jiang Tingyu's attention was entirely on Xia Yuhan, she wished she could rush over and slap that scoundrel a few times. If it weren't for suddenly meeting Madam's cold gaze, she would have already charged over!
Looking back at Xia Yuhan again, jealousy flickered in Xia Wan'er's eyes. Those eyes seemed to want to see right through Xia Yuhan!
Xia Yuhan, you scoundrel, it’s one thing to compete with me for the Longhui Prince, but now you want to compete with me for the Right Chancellor of the Azure Dragon Kingdom! Hmph! You should take a look in the mirror and see what you really are!
Seeing Jiang Tingyu stop, everyone respectfully bowed to him: “Greetings, Right Chancellor!”
“There’s no need for formalities, just call me Lord Jiang,” he said, his voice clear and melodious, like water flowing over stones.
“Thank you, Lord Jiang!”
He stood firm as a mountain; even when calm, an invisible powerful aura pressed down on everyone, making them dare not breathe!
After all, nearly everyone regarded him as a legendary figure on par with the Emperor! Offending him was akin to offending half of the Emperor!
Following closely behind, General Xia made a gesture inviting him to sit: “Lord Jiang, please take your seat!”
Once seated, General Xia politely asked, “May I ask why Lord Jiang has come to this humble abode?”
Such an important figure would not come here without reason; he certainly wasn’t here just to socialize or to curry favor with Xia Manor. If anyone were to seek favor, it should be him trying to win over Jiang Tingyu! He must have come for Xia Yuhan, so he could not miss this great opportunity.
“Recently, my ears have been quite troubled, making it impossible for me to meditate and reflect. To be honest, I came today for this matter,” Jiang Tingyu said casually, his gaze occasionally sweeping over Xia Yuhan, as if assessing her…
In any case, whenever Xia Yuhan met his eyes, she felt an inexplicable sting in her own…
Perhaps it was due to his sense of justice or because she had misused his name yesterday and feared his reprimand.
General Xia was also a clever person; he understood Jiang Tingyu's intentions with just a few words. He was genuinely here to help Xia Manor and Yu Han, but the reasons behind it remained unknown to him.
"Your Excellency Lord Jiang, I have invited all the esteemed elders of the capital to Xia Manor as witnesses, so that they may stand up for Xia Manor in the future and help restore its reputation. However, at present, Xia Manor cannot provide strong evidence to prove that the lady was framed and that Xia Manor is innocent. This is the situation."
Jiang Tingyu slowly rose and walked to the center of the courtyard. Seeing him stand up, everyone dared not remain seated and quickly followed suit.
"Gentlemen, not all women who are wronged should accept divine punishment and die to atone for their sins. If she is innocent and has been wronged by evildoers, forcing her to take her own life not only makes us murderers but also allows the evildoers to go unpunished! They will continue to wreak havoc!"
"Perhaps the next victim will be your granddaughter. Would you wish to witness such a tragic scene? Or will it only be after something happens to you that you come to realize?"
Every word he spoke carried a powerful resonance!
The gentlemen exchanged glances, hesitant to refute him; Lord Jiang's words were indeed very reasonable...
If it had been someone else saying these two sentences, they would have surely regarded that person as being on the same level as Xia Yuhan, someone despicable and lower than even the common folk.
But it was none other than Jiang Tingyu, the young and capable Right Chancellor of the Azure Dragon Kingdom!
"Lord Jiang may not know that Second Sister just now was evasive about this matter and refused to speak clearly. It seems that things may not be as you say," said the leading elder after a moment of contemplation, daring to voice his concerns.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Tingyu smiled lightly, his charming pearl dimples faintly appearing: "Elder, Second Sister is but a woman; how could she speak openly about such matters? I, Jiang Tingyu, guarantee with my own integrity that the Second Lady of the Xia Residence is innocent and has been wronged!"
At this declaration, everyone was taken aback!
What? The young and capable Right Chancellor of the Azure Dragon Kingdom is willing to vouch for Xia Yuhan? Could it be that Xia Yuhan truly has been framed?
They might doubt Xia Yuhan, but they absolutely could not doubt Jiang Tingyu, the Right Chancellor of the Azure Dragon Kingdom! They had to believe!
It was rather surprising that the inconspicuous Second Sister of Xia Manor had managed to get the Right Chancellor of the Azure Dragon Kingdom to stand up for her!
Suddenly, everyone in the room fixed their gaze with determination, but more than that, there was a deep sense of jealousy...
At this moment, Xia Yuhan felt utterly powerless. No matter how hard she fought, it was nothing compared to a few words from the emperor's favored ones.
This is the cruel reality of society; if you are not strong, you will always be oppressed! You will never enjoy a moment of peace!
But why would someone so powerful, someone who could command the winds and the rain, help her, an inconspicuous Second Sister from Xia Manor?
Xia Wan'er, who had been standing in the most prominent position in the crowd, felt a surge of excitement in her heart upon seeing this scene: Lord Jiang is hers!
Just as she was about to burst out in anger, fortunately, her clever maid reminded her in time before she could speak: "Eldest Sister, you must not cause trouble at this critical moment. If General blames you, you'll be in for it."
Thinking it over calmly, she realized she couldn't be so impulsive; otherwise, her elegant image would be ruined because of this scoundrel, and then Lord Jiang wouldn't like her anymore! Thankfully, her maid was sharp...
"This is infuriating! What does this scoundrel have that makes Lord Jiang treat her like this?" Xia Wan'er muttered discontentedly, but fortunately, her voice was low enough that few heard her.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Jiang Tingyu walked step by step toward Xia Yuhan. Closer and closer... Xia Waner's heart felt like it was about to leap out of her throat: How dare he! Lord Jiang is hers!
Xia Yuhan stared straight at Jiang Tingyu. Just as he was about to reach her, she suddenly knelt down and performed a deep bow: "Yu Han thanks Lord Jiang! But Yu Han does not understand why Lord Jiang would help Yu Han?"
Her voice was so low that only the two of them could hear.
Jiang Tingyu wore an unnatural smile: "What? The blessings that others can't even beg for, and you're questioning me instead of being grateful? If you have injuries on you, speak up."
Jiang Tingyu? Throughout this encounter, he referred to himself as Jiang Tingyu, showing no signs of being unapproachable as rumored.
Xia Yuhan accepted his words. After bowing respectfully once more, she finally stood up: "Lord Jiang, there are many ways to express gratitude; however, Yu Han feels gratitude deep in her heart. Given Yu Han's status and identity, it is only natural to know that someone of such humble standing should not expect intervention from someone like you."
"Ha ha, is that so? If we follow common logic, Second Sister is a humble person and should accept the situation and die in apology, but Second Sister did not. Although Second Sister claims to be of low status, deep down she does not think that way. Isn't that right, Jiang Tingyu?"
Xia Yuhan furrowed her brows and continued, "Is it possible that you have something you need Yu Han to assist with, which is why you intervened today?"
Jiang Tingyu did not rush to answer; instead, he shifted his gaze and leisurely admired the flowers in the corner of the courtyard. The striking red flowers captivated his attention: "Xia Yuhan, you truly are a clever person. No wonder the other party is willing to make such a significant deal with me to have me save you!"
With that, Jiang Tingyu withdrew his gaze, said a polite farewell to General Xia, and left Xia Manor...
What? Does this mean someone wants him to save her? And that this person is powerful enough to make a deal with the Right Chancellor of the Azure Dragon Kingdom?
Who could this person be? The more she thought about it, the more she felt she was being pulled into a massive whirlpool, stepping onto an irreversible path.
Suddenly, Xia Yuhan felt a bit dizzy. No wonder she often felt as if there were eyes watching her from behind; she had thought it was just an illusion, but it turned out there really was someone behind her, observing her every move!
How terrifying!
Unbeknownst to her whether someone had secretly reported her situation, as soon as Jiang Tingyu stepped out of Xia Manor, a crowd of commoners gathered at the entrance, blocking the way for any gentlemen who were about to leave Xia Manor.
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