Chapter 85: Unfolding Secrets in the Imperial Palace

Chapter 85: The Groom's Glance

With an enchanting voice, he spoke with a smile, exuding inexplicable charm.

Ye Xiyao didn't need to turn around to know who it was. She huffed and replied,

"There are plenty of decent people in this world."

"Ahaha~ is that so? Then, Miss Ye, what do you think of me?"

Luo Jiutian chuckled softly and strolled over. Dressed in pristine white as always, he resembled a divine being, a refined and noble figure. He took the seat previously occupied by Mo Jinhuan.

At the sight of Luo Jiutian, Cuizhu's eyes widened in astonishment, her delicate face filled with shock!

My God!

Who is this?! No wonder Miss doesn't fancy the Crown Prince; she must have had her sights set on this one all along!

Compared to him, the Prince Xuan or the Crown Prince would be mere nobodies, fit to be discarded on the streets!

As for identity and background... who cares? A face is all that matters!

Moreover, she hadn't noticed such a person when she was serving Miss previously. Now that rumors were swirling around, he suddenly appeared... heavens, this was obviously jealousy!

Cuizhu felt like she had hit the nail on the head. Forgetting that she had just recommended the prince to her mistress, she immediately put on a serious expression and explained to Luo Jiutian, "Mister, please don't misunderstand. Our Miss has no relationship with His Highness the Crown Prince. Those rumors outside are merely spread by ill-intentioned people in an attempt to ruin our Miss's reputation. You, sir, are a man of unparalleled wisdom, so please do not be deceived by those groundless rumors and misunderstand our Miss!

Furthermore, it's highly likely that that damn Prince Xuan is the one tarnishing our Miss's reputation. You may not know, but there was once an engagement between Prince Xuan and our Miss. However, that scoundrel broke his promise and canceled the marriage due to his snobbishness. Later, after witnessing our Miss's transformation, he shamelessly tried to get back together with her. Tch! But our Miss publicly rejected him, and now he holds a grudge..."

Cuizhu kept rambling on and on, revealing Ye Xiyao's recent 'scandals' as her true master.

"Enough, shut up, and get out!"

Ye Xiyao was about to leap up and slap her if she continued. Hearing this, Cuizhu finally came back to her senses, shrinking her neck and sticking out her tongue before respectfully bowing and leaving the room.

However, just before exiting, Cuizhu turned to look at Luo Jiutian with a meaningful gaze, clearly treating him as her future son-in-law.

Ye Xiyao: "..."

"Hoho~ Miss Ye is indeed an extraordinary person. Even your maid is so unique."

Luo Jiutian's words would have been fine if he hadn't said them. But now, they only made him more inclined to rush out and discipline Cuizhu. However, Ye Xiyao quickly composed herself, pursing her lips before lifting her gaze to meet the man in white before her.

"What brings you here?" Ye Xiyao asked.

Luo Jiutian usually appeared at night, but this time, it was still daylight. Ye Xiyao wasn't naive enough to believe that Luo Jiutian had come because of the rumors circulating outside... Moreover, since their last meeting, over a month had passed without any sign of the promised treatment, suggesting that something unforeseen had occurred.

"Ahaha, nothing much. I've just come to treat Miss Ye as previously agreed," Luo Jiutian replied with a unchanged smile.

Ye Xiyao knew he didn't wish to elaborate, so she didn't push for more information. Instead, she nodded and stood up, approaching Luo Jiutian. But as she drew closer to him, Ye Xiyao suddenly paused, her brow furrowing intensely. She had caught the scent of blood!