The family members of the Zhong Residence also hurriedly knelt, "Prince, please forgive us!"

"Forgive?" Ye Haoxuan looked at the group of people, "What crime have you committed that requires my forgiveness?"

Upon hearing this, Zhong Yongqian glared at his wife, foolish woman, if you can’t speak, just keep quiet.

"Prince, this humble official does not understand what you mean? I beg the prince to clarify."

Ye Haoxuan glanced coldly at him, then noticed Ye Rongyue with her head lowered, her eyes flickering, and he smiled and asked, "Rongyue, it’s been so long since you’ve seen your elder brother, how have you become estranged? Where have you been these days? Father and mother are almost worried sick."

"Elder brother, I..." She only uttered three words before Ye Rongyue started to cry.

As she cried, Ye Haoxuan’s gaze turned even colder.

His Yueyue was never one to cry; from childhood to now, the times she cried could be counted on one hand.

"Elder brother knows you’ve been wronged. I’ll definitely stand up for you."

He patted her shoulder, then turned to Zhong Yongqian, "County Magistrate Zhong, why aren’t you getting up? What are you doing kneeling? You’ve found my sister, so you are a benefactor to the Ye Family. How can one have a benefactor kneel? Xiaoyuanzi, help the official up, won’t you?"

"Yes, I’ll help you up, sir." Xiaoyuanzi immediately stepped forward, but Zhong Yongqian, not daring to let Xiaoyuanzi assist, hurriedly climbed up himself, cupped his hands, and said, "This is what I should do, I do not dare to claim credit."

"Hmm!" Ye Haoxuan nodded in satisfaction, and then said to Xiaoyuanzi, "Go, make arrangements, I must host County Magistrate Zhong for a fine banquet to thank him for finding my sister."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Yongqian quickly said, "I dare not, I dare not, Prince is new to Heng River, it should be me, this humble official, showing local hospitality. I’ve already prepared a modest drink at Tingfeng Pavilion, and I request Prince to visit Tingfeng Pavilion in the evening to allow me to welcome and cleanse the dust for the prince."

"County Magistrate Zhong is so kind, it would be disrespectful for me to decline. I shall definitely bring my sister to Tingfeng Pavilion between 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m."

He paused and then added, "As for my sister, I’ll take her with me first."

"This humble official sees off the prince!"

Ye Haoxuan nodded and left first with his entourage.

Zhong Yongqian and his family members escorted them to the gate, and only after Ye Haoxuan’s carriage left, did they straighten up, their faces full of pride, accompanied by a sense of supremacy.

"Congratulations, Old Master!" Madam Zhong said with a smile, "Now, Old Master, you will surely get your wish."

"Naturally, the Ye Family is not something just anyone can cling to." Zhong Yongqian excitedly stroked his small mustache, and turning to see his other children, he said, "Now, you are sworn siblings with Miss Ye, stand properly, bending your back, what does it look like?"

"Yes!"

"..."

However, one daughter pursed her lips unhappily, "She’s just a country girl, what right does she have to be our sister?"

"Shut up!" As they entered the residence, Zhong Yongqian said, "From today on, that country girl will become a noble lady; what comparison is there to you? Remember this, keep your mouths shut, whether our Zhong family can progress or not depends on this opportunity."

"Yes, father, we promise not to speak!"

"..."

With a series of oaths and guarantees, Zhong Yongqian was reassured.

Meanwhile, Ye Haoxuan, with his entourage, first returned to his place, "Xiaoyuanzi, take Miss to rest first, we’ll discuss anything later."

Ye Rongyue curtseyed slightly, "Then I’ll take my leave first, brother."

After she left, the room suddenly turned cold.

Li Luru, cradling Xiaobai in her arms, started laughing.