The other party stopped walking, expressionless: "Nothing."

Ye Zhi’s slender willow brows lightly furrowed as she retorted, "How can it be nothing? We haven’t seen each other for a year, and although we may have our grudges, in just one year, your lively and cheerful demeanor has suddenly turned into that of an Ice Queen. Isn’t that too big a transformation?"

Thinking it over, she asked again, "Could it be Xiao Chen’s method of training at fault, causing you to become like this? How do you usually carry out your tasks?"

It’s possible. Little Traitor was precociously mature from a young age, with a cold disposition. Ling Que initially had a lively personality, but after staying by his side, she too has become cold and distant...

She must find Little Traitor to talk about this later.

Qin Yin noticed Ling Que’s unease and said in a low voice, "Mr. Shen has not yet returned from his morning meeting. Third Miss, please come to the hall to wait a moment."

Clearly changing the subject to avoid further questioning.

He gestured in invitation at the corridor. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Ye Zhi had no choice but to let it go, saying to the cold beauty beside her, "I have better martial arts skills than you and think faster too. If you encounter any trouble, you can come to me for help. Of course, whether I help or not depends on my mood." After saying this, she ran off with a playful smile.

The Ice Queen’s lips twitched.

At the same time, her small hand reached for the black whip at her waist, feeling an urge to hit someone?

In the end, she let it go and strode forward.

On the way, Ye Zhi tried probing for information subtly, but to no avail as his mouth was as tight as a drum. She sighed, "Alright, alright, I’m just concerned about Ling Que. A year ago, she visited my Ye Mansion, and though she was a bit spoiled, compared to the Ice Queen now, it feels strange."

He stood respectfully in place, saying loudly, "I know nothing, Third Miss, you’ve asked the wrong person."

No use in asking further.

Ye Zhi beamed a bright smile, her eyes sparkling as she shifted the topic, "Besides me, are there any other female confidants residing in the mansion? Or are there any women entering the mansion? Speak in detail. If you leave out a single word, you’ll discover why the flowers are so red."

It’s been over two months since she last visited the Champion Scholar Mansion, understandable why the soldiers at the gate have no impression of her.

Last time, it was Little Traitor who actively visited the Ye Mansion.

The capital is filled with delicate noble ladies, enchanting beauties with alluring charms, pure as jade, and pretty in various styles. One wonders if Shen Chen is secretly recruiting them under the guise of handmaidens, actually there to warm his bed.

So infuriating, how dare he?

Even before entering, she was already displaying her jealous side, which isn’t well-regarded by in-laws in Daqing.

However.

At this moment, Qin Yin did not blame her but broke out in a cold sweat for Mr. Shen: "To answer Third Miss, no peculiar women have moved in."

The young woman spat lightly, "Nonsense, didn’t I just see Ling Que?"

"Miss Ling Que is serving Mr. Shen, the two are innocent, please be assured, Third Miss."

She asked again, "Then has Shen Chen found a woman outside?"

"Mr. Shen lives with integrity; of course, he hasn’t."

Finally, Ye Zhi waved her hand dismissively, "Alright, alright, you’re his man, naturally you’ll help him cover it up. I’ll investigate myself. If I find out he’s hiding a mistress, you’ll be guilty alongside him for harboring him."

Before even entering the door, her fierce wifely demeanor was fully on display, publicly investigating her fiancé’s every move, intent on cutting off all his romantic ties.

"Yes." Qin Yin stood quietly beside the main entrance, his posture straight.

Two maids came in carrying freshly brewed tea, serving the guests. Ye Zhi examined them again, noticing their ordinary appearance, she had no reaction.