After hearing this, the other party didn’t offer any words of comfort and turned to leave.

If he had turned back, he would have seen the extreme disappointment in Ah Zhi’s eyes.

After the Minister couple and the men left, they immediately rushed to their youngest daughter with words of concern, giving instructions for food, washing, and more...

No one mentioned Zhao Yi’s missing case.

Two days later, Zhao Yi’s case was resolved. It was enemies who had abducted him and taken him onto a ship bound for Yan Country. The government sent ships to wait at major ports in Yan Country for a search, which brought this matter to a close. Of course, this was arranged by Shen Chen.

Returning silently from prison, Ye Zhi began preparing silver notes, clothes, and other things.

She also took the Jade Pendant with Gold Inlay given by Eldest Prince Li Qian to Prince Jin Mansion and gave it to her sister: "Sister, please keep this for Xiao Ah Che. He is too young and might lose it. This was a gift from the Eldest Prince. If you ever encounter difficulties, take it to him, and he will surely help you."

Ye Fu didn’t accept it, and the sisters pushed and pulled at each other for a while.

Ye Zhi played her trump card: "The State Preceptor said that Xiao Ah Che will need the Eldest Prince’s help in the future. The secrets of the heavens cannot be revealed; this jade pendant will be useful."

The State Preceptor never said this—it was made up...

But the effect was achieved.

As a mother, Ye Fu naturally believed the State Preceptor’s words and solemnly accepted the jade pendant.

Ye Zhi also advised her to be careful of Consort Ling Rong and gave her sister a letter, which Ling Rong would open upon returning to the mansion and act accordingly.

After finishing the serious matters, she lingered affectionately and played around with Xiao Ah Che for quite a while.

The little boy, serious in front of others, was all soft and adorable, acting spoiled in her company, making him very endearing.

After leaving Prince Jin Mansion.

Ye Zhi arranged to meet the Eldest Prince, asking him as a friend to look after Ye Mansion in the future. After all, her father’s straightforward character in the officialdom had made many enemies.

Even though the Eldest Prince found it odd, he suppressed this feeling and nodded in agreement: "Sister Ah Zhi’s family is my family. If there is any turmoil at Ye Mansion, I certainly won’t sit by and watch." 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

"Mm, Xiao Qian, I’m counting on you."

...

After handling numerous matters, finally, Ye Zhi stood at the door of Shen Mansion alongside Ming Yan, hesitating to enter.

"Creak," went the sound.

The large red door under the mansion’s eaves slowly opened, and out came a woman with eyes like spring water and clear, expectant glances. It was Liu Qingxi.

Behind her was Shen Chen, and the two came out together.

They seemed not to see Ye Zhi, walking shoulder to shoulder past her.

Ye Zhi, uncontentious and unruffled by the world, asked calmly, "Shen Chen, why, as my fiancé, are you with her? And ignoring me. Hehe."

The young lady’s face was serene, but Ming Yan couldn’t hold back: "My lord, the young lady hates this woman the most; don’t get too close to her."

Liu Qingxi said proudly: "Chen brother and I have things to do, besides, Chen brother, didn’t you mention wanting to annul the engagement with Ye Mansion? You can say it now."

Today, she visited again and finally, while Shen Chen wasn’t paying attention, planted the Heart-binding Gu. However, it can only delay temporarily; she must bring him to Miao Qiu’e to apply another Gu to stabilize his mind.

At that moment, Shen Chen’s eyes were dull, and he spoke numbly, "I want to annul the engagement with Ye Mansion." Suddenly, a chaotic memory flashed through his mind, causing his head to ache.

Ye Zhi didn’t notice his abnormality and had originally come to bid farewell.

Now, there was no need; disappointed, she slowly left with her maid.