Jiang Luoxue felt that in modern times, this would just be a relationship of mutual exploitation and each getting what they needed.
Who else would go out of their way to help her out of this predicament, and even volunteer to help her deal with powerful and troublesome figures?
So she really couldn't understand why this man would risk offending the Duke of Anguo's mansion to help her.
She wouldn't be so presumptuous as to think that a man has fallen for her.
After all, in the real world, how many people fall in love at first sight?
Seeing the girl looking at him with a puzzled expression, Ye Xuanchen made up an excuse.
"Just consider it as me repaying a favor. After all, without you, I don't know when I would be able to get rid of the bewitching poison in my body."
He himself didn't understand it either; he was just following his heart to help the girl.
"So that's how it is!"
Hearing him say that, Jiang Luoxue laughed. She hadn't expected this man to be so grateful.
"Thank you, General Ye, but it's not necessary for now. I can handle this small matter."
She is not someone who likes to rely on others to solve problems.
Besides, since they want to repay a favor, they'll definitely use it one less time.
She'll be here for a long time to come.
It's better to save it for when you need it in a critical moment.
"Alright then, if you need any help, feel free to come to me." After saying that, Ye Xuanchen's eyes turned cold as he looked at the two followers who were fighting.
"Yanqing and Yanmo, don't waste time. Anyone who doesn't retreat will be killed."
"You dare to harm anyone from our Duke's mansion...!"
The Duchess of Anguo had barely finished speaking.
With two sharp cracks, Yanmo and Yanqing each snapped the neck of a servant.
"ah--!"
The people inside screamed in fright, and the other servants were too scared to approach.
"How dare you! You dare to oppose our Duke Anguo's mansion! Aren't you afraid of our retaliation?" The Duchess of Anguo, regaining her senses, was both angry and afraid, her eyes bloodshot as she spoke.
Ye Xuanchen curled his lips into a disdainful smile: "I, Ye Xuanchen, await your reply from the Duke of Anguo's mansion!"
"Ye...Ye Xuanchen!"
Lady Anguo, who had been arrogant and never looked at the people in the room, suddenly looked up at him in disbelief as if she had been choked.
"You really are—General Ye Xuanchen!!"
How could this be! How could the General of the Cavalry condescend to come to the home of a mere third-rank official?
Lady Anguo could hardly believe that she had offended someone even the Duke of Anguo couldn't afford to offend.
But her own son shattered her hopes.
"Mother, he is indeed General Ye." An Yuanxiu said helplessly. He had tried to remind his mother countless times, but she, who was always domineering, simply wouldn't listen to him.
Lady Anguo felt her head buzzing and her thoughts were in complete disarray.
I just can't understand how the most powerful person in the Yunqi Dynasty could appear in the home of the Minister of Rites.
And what did she just do?
She had actually offended the current emperor's favorite minister, a confidant of the future emperor.
A person whom even the Three Dukes had to respectfully bow to.
At this moment, Lady Anguo felt dizzy and wanted to die.
The only solution now is to take immediate action to remedy the situation.
The Duchess of Anguo immediately changed her expression and bowed to Ye Xuanchen with trepidation.
"I was just being disrespectful and offended the General. Please forgive me!"
Jiang Luoxue looked at her two suddenly changing expressions and couldn't help but sigh.
Power is indeed a wonderful thing!
Look at the proud Lady Anguo's current demeanor; she's completely different from her previous arrogance!
Ye Xuanchen, wanting to avenge Jiang Luoxue, stood with his hands behind his back, making no attempt to get the woman up.
This is simply humiliating the Duke of Anguo's family.
Lady Anguo had never been treated like this before. Feeling extremely humiliated, her face turned pale and then red. She secretly resented Ye Xuanchen for being too unreasonable and also began to hate the Jiang family.
Although she felt hatred in her heart, she didn't dare to get up because the man didn't speak. She could only remain in a half-squatting position, glaring fiercely at everyone in the Jiang family with a sinister look in her eyes.
Jiang Yucheng felt extremely uncomfortable when he received the woman's hateful gaze; he wished he could disappear into a hole.
He thought to himself, "This is bad. This woman doesn't dare to offend the general, so she's taking her anger out on them."
They had seen this woman's pathetic state today. Putting aside whether his future career would be affected, he might even be silenced by this vicious woman!
He glanced at Ye Xuanchen, who had his hands behind his back, and at the Duchess of Anguo, who clearly hated his family.
He dared not advise either side, nor did he dare provoke either side.
Jiang Yucheng felt that things were really too difficult for him.
This is like gods fighting, and we mortals are suffering the consequences!
Realizing that Jiang Luoxue was the cause of this, Jiang Yucheng wiped the cold sweat from his face and glared at the rebellious woman who had put him in danger.
This daughter is practically a jinx sent down from heaven to bring misfortune to the Jiang family!
After about half a cup of tea's time, Lady Anguo could no longer hold on and her body began to sway slowly.
Beads of sweat slowly trickled down her well-maintained face.
Seeing that she was about to collapse from exhaustion, Ye Xuanchen kindly said, "Please rise, Duchess!"
"Thank you so much, General!" Lady Anguo said through gritted teeth, her legs feeling slightly numb.
Fortunately, An Yuanxiu and her maid quickly stepped forward to support her, thus preventing her from falling and making a scene.
Once she was standing properly, Ye Xuanchen said, "Just now, Prince An said that he and Miss Jiang are in love and he hopes to marry her."
"Did the Duchess come to the Minister's residence to dissolve his engagement with Miss Jiang?"
Before Lady Anguo could speak, An Yuanxiu hurriedly interrupted.
"General Ye, I was wrong before and did not consider Luo Xue's reputation. Now I have realized that this marriage cannot be called off."
Although Jiang Luoxue is somewhat arrogant and domineering now, An Yuanxiu finds her to be unique and has become interested in her, so he does not want to break off the engagement.
Jiang Luoxue was so angry that her eyes widened, and she wanted to curse again.
"Trust me!" Ye Xuanchen quietly took her hand, indicating that he would be better able to handle the matter.
Jiang Luoxue knew that it would be difficult to dissolve the marriage on her own, so she suppressed her anger and remained silent.
After calming Jiang Luoxue down, Ye Xuanchen casually toyed with the jade pendant and chuckled lightly: "Young Master An is fond of her younger sister, yet reluctant to part with older sister. Could it be that he wants to have his cake and eat it too?"
Having his thoughts exposed, An Yuanxiu no longer chose to hide them: "Why not!"
"Luoxue is my fiancée, arranged by my elders, while Ruzhu is the person I chose myself. I cannot abandon either of them."
"Therefore, I intend to marry Luo Xue, and then bring her into the household with the rites due to a concubine, like a pearl."
His words surprised everyone present, and their expressions changed in various ways.