「Fengling Lane, the Ye Residence.」

Ye Shixian sat by the window, reading the letter Murong Ye had sent.

She grew more and more excited as she read, and by the end of the letter, a hopeful, eager smile had spread across her face.

Shaoyao stood guard at the door, watching for anyone who might barge in. When she glanced over and saw Ye Shixian’s reaction, she froze in surprise.

"Miss, has Mr. Murong sent good news?"

Ye Shixian pressed the letter to her chest, closed her eyes, and let out a long sigh of relief.

"Thank goodness... Thank goodness..."

Shaoyao hadn’t seen such life in her expression for a long time, and she couldn’t help but feel happy as well.

’Could it be? Has the master’s case truly taken a turn for the better?’

Ye Shixian opened her eyes and read the letter again.

Han Tong was dead. Han Yao had gone mad. The Han Family’s assets had been confiscated. The once-great Han Family had collapsed overnight.

The ledger of bribes discovered at the Han residence implicated many officials. Her father’s name was on the list, but compared to the others, his involvement didn’t seem so severe.

In a way, this was actually good news for them!

The investigation into her father’s alleged murder of his brother had stalled, lacking crucial evidence. If the bribery was the only crime he could be convicted of, he might be able to escape with his life!

And as long as he was alive, there was always a chance to turn things around!

Where there’s life, there’s hope!

"I knew it was Han Tong who framed Father! All that so-called evidence found in his mansion—it must have been fake!" 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Half the weight that had been pressing on Ye Shixian’s heart was finally lifted.

Hearing this, Shaoyao couldn’t help but rush over. "Miss, does that mean the master will be home soon?"

Ye Shixian’s smile faded.

By now, she no longer dared to hope for Ye Heng’s complete exoneration. He had risen quickly through the official ranks over the years, and deep down, she knew his hands weren’t clean.

This outcome was already a pleasant surprise.

Murong Ye had said he was still gathering information and would try to pull some strings to ensure Ye Heng received a lighter sentence.

"Don’t say such things until the case is closed," Ye Shixian commanded.

Realizing her blunder, Shaoyao’s face filled with panic. She immediately dropped to her knees. "I was wrong!"

Ye Shixian couldn’t be bothered to say more. The letter had finally allowed the tension that had gripped her for so long to ease.

The moment her mind relaxed, an overwhelming wave of exhaustion washed over her.

She burned the letter, then rose and walked to her bed.

"Enough. I’m going to rest for a bit. You’re dismissed."

Shaoyao quickly agreed and tiptoed out of the room.

Ever since the Ye Family’s misfortune, her mistress’s temper had become unbearable. Shaoyao had suffered greatly in private, and now she served in a constant state of fear.

Ye Shixian lay down on her bed and quickly fell asleep.

She was startled awake by panicked sobs and shouts.

"Young Miss! Young Miss! Something terrible has happened!"

Shaoyao came stumbling in.

Awakened so abruptly, Ye Shixian’s temper flared. She shot up and slapped Shaoyao hard across the face.

"How many times have I told you not to be so hysterical! You’re my head maid. If people see you acting so recklessly, you’ll make a fool of us both!"

Shaoyao clutched her already swelling and red cheek. With a THUD, she fell to her knees, her eyes wide with panic.

"Young Miss! You... you have to go see! The Second Young Master... the Second Young Master... he’s not going to make it!"

A loud BUZZ filled Ye Shixian’s head, and for a moment, the world spun around her.

"What did you say?!"