Somehow, this secret had leaked out. Xia Yanyan got the news from Ye Li.
Ever since her marriage proposal was rejected by Ye Junqing, her mood had been terribly depressed. When her temper flared, it made life difficult for those attending to her daily, especially Ye Li, who felt it the most.
So when she heard that Ye Xingguangâs parents were actually not pleased with him, the first thing Ye Li wanted to do was inform Xia Yanyan.
âMiss Xia, I just received news from a maid at Yeâs family home, Yeâs parents simply donât think highly of Ye Xingguang. Their reluctance to visit his sick father in the capital shows just how little they respect Ye Xingguang and his commoner parents.â
Xia Yanyan, lounging in her homeâs swimming pool, heard this but felt indifferent, exhibiting no signs of excitement.
Her noble voice, full of disdain, spoke out, âIsnât that to be expected? I knew all along that Yeâs parentsâ support for White Lotus had nothing to do with gratitude, they were just putting on a show for everyone else. They only wanted to keep their son-in-law comfortable.â
âSo, Miss Xia, you didnât lose to Ye Xingguang, you simply lost to power. Donât be too upset. In a few days, itâs your birthday, and the whole nation will celebrate with you.â
But how could Xia Yanyan be in the mood for a birthday celebration?
Her haughty voice, suppressing her anger, âWhat birthday celebration? Are you saying that I havenât embarrassed myself enough yet? Right now, only the socialite circle knows that Iâve been turned down by Ye Junqing. The public still naively expects me to submit my marriage application on my birthday. When they donât see it, they will believe that I was truly rejected by Ye Junqing, and by then, wonât I become a national laughingstock?â
As a highly esteemed national treasure, how could she bear even the slightest stain on her reputation?
These days, her parents had been constantly pestering her to re-submit the marriage application on her birthday no matter what, to find a suitable marriage partner, that itâs the only way to salvage the situation. But all this talk was suffocating her!
Ye Li suggested, âMiss Xia, there are plenty of good men out there. Since Ye Junqing lacks discernment, why donât you re-submit your application and choose another groom? Lawson Perry of the Perrys isnât too bad, and heâs always been pursuing you. Why not consider him?â
Xia Yanyan didnât want to talk.
Ye Li continued to persuade, âBy choosing Ye Junqing this time, youâve offended the Ye family. You might as well make the most of the situation and choose Lawson Perry. Even though Lawson Perry didnât make the cut this time, judging by his number of votes, the vice position is certainly his. Itâs exactly as your father said, the only way to secure your position as a national treasure is to marry Lawson Perry. Otherwiseâ¦â
âOtherwise what?â Xia Yanyanâs face suddenly turned cold.
Ye Li said, âOtherwise, when Ye Shiting takes his revenge on you afterwardsâ¦â
Xia Yanyan spoke frostily, âYe Shiting is my cousinâs husband!â
âBut, Yi Yujian declared that heâs cutting ties with the Xiaâs Family when he left last time. I think you should consider your options well. When Ye Shiting comes into power, thereâs no guarantee that he wonât seek revenge on the Xiaâs Family and youâ¦â
Xia Yanyan tightly furrowed her brow, her current predicament was all due to that White Lotus, Ye Xingguang. And she would not let her off!