Inside the warm residence, there was a sense of solemnity and oppression.
Chen Zhaokun sat in the seat of honor, with Aunt Zhao and Chen Xin standing beside him, while Chen Siyuan knelt on the ground.
Everyone was on edge, waiting for the outcome.
Upon hearing about what had happened to the Chen family, Prefect Ye Jianyuan immediately arrived with his constables.
Even if the Chen family were wealthy, Ye Jianyuan wouldn't take them seriously. The key issue was that the matter involved the Tao family, and the Tao family had a third princess in the capital. Therefore, they had to handle this matter with extreme caution.
Ye Jianyuan jumped off his horse and, led by the steward Cheng Feng, headed straight for the warm residence.
In his own household, Chen Zhaokun was a powerful man. Upon seeing the prefect, he immediately stood up and bowed to Ye Jianyuan.
Ye Jianyuan glanced at her, his gaze falling directly on Chen Siyuan, who was kneeling on the ground.
The Chen family is quite capable, managing to marry into the Tao family. But after today's incident, it's all over.
What he couldn't understand was, after such an incident, shouldn't the Chen family have kept it a secret? Why did they invite him to come?
Chen Siyuan's maternal grandfather's family, the Wen family, were wealthy merchants in the northern city. No matter how rich they were, they still prevented this girl from marrying into an official family.
What a pity!
A perfectly good marriage was ruined just like that.
As the local official in Nancheng, he couldn't be unaware of the major events that happened today. It was precisely because he was aware of them that he felt the Chen family was completely finished this time.
"Chen Siyuan, what do you have to say?" He had already arrived, and although he had his own thoughts, he still wanted to conduct himself officially.
Chen Siyuan knelt on the ground and said, "This humble woman, Siyuan, greets Lord Ye."
Ye Jianyuan was slightly taken aback. After such an incident, the Chen family's attitude was clear, but the commotion was too calm, so he couldn't help but take another look.
"Stand up and speak."
"Thank you, Lord Ye." Chen Siyuan said, standing up and bowing to Ye Jianyuan.
With her head slightly lowered, her beautiful features were partially hidden, and this angle was precisely where she looked her most beautiful.
Chen Zhaokun knew perfectly well that Ye Jianyuan couldn't see him because he was a businessman, and that he only glanced at Chen Siyuan because of the Tao family.
"Master, the eldest son of the Tao family has arrived!" Butler Cheng was an old man, and he was a little flustered when he saw the eldest son of the Tao family arrive in person.
Chen Zhaokun and Ye Jianyuan were both taken aback.
Tao's eldest son is the only son of the Tao family and Chen Siyuan's betrothed. His status in the Tao family is well-known, but what is even more daunting is the Tao family's status in the capital.
Chen Siyuan was taken aback.
Tao Yifan came in person?
This person had nothing to do with me in my past life. It was the Tao family's steward who brought Song Ji here. Why is it a different person today?
However, Tao Yifan's arrival is a good thing.
In her past life, she agreed to Song Ji's marriage proposal and was kicked out of her home. Later, she used her maternal grandfather's money and connections to gradually make Song Ji become Tao Gongzi's right-hand man, until he eventually became Minister Song.
Soon, Ye Jianyuan and Chen Zhaokun led a group of people to welcome Tao Yifan.
Chen Siyuan stood inside the house and saw a tall, imposing figure walking in from afar, surrounded by a large crowd.
The large house was suddenly filled with people and became crowded.
Lord Ye and Chen Zhaokun bowed to Tao Yifan after everyone had stopped.
Aunt Zhao and Chen Xin were squeezed into an unseen corner.
Chen Siyuan, standing before everyone, became a single red flower amidst a sea of trees.
Being naturally beautiful and having been pampered for many years, the eldest daughter of the main wife, aside from her bad reputation for being arrogant and domineering, can attract everyone's attention simply by remaining quiet and silent.
Tao Yifan was also handsome, with sword-like eyebrows, bright eyes, a high nose bridge, and distinct features.
His thin lips were pressed tightly together, exuding an air of arrogance that seemed to disdain all living beings.
The two looked like a perfect match, but what a pity!
Chen Siyuan bowed to Tao Yifan, "This humble woman greets Young Master Tao!"
Tao Yifan glanced at it, his expression darkening slightly.
He returned to Nancheng this time because he had important business to attend to, but unexpectedly encountered such a distressing situation.
Chen Siyuan seemed oblivious to anyone's expression. After a slight pause, and seeing that no one was about to speak, she spoke again.
"Young Master Tao is here today, so he can be a witness."
Tao Yifan frowned, glanced at the person beside him, and soon that person left. Not long after, Song Ji followed him in.
Song Ji is a member of the Tao family. Chen Siyuan is engaged to Young Master Tao. If Young Master Tao sent Song Ji to protect Chen Siyuan and rescue her, it would be reasonable and everyone would look good. However, things are not like that. Some people do not want to miss this opportunity.
All eyes turned to Tao Yifan again, while Chen Siyuan focused her gaze on Song Ji.
He was merely a servant in the Tao family, yet he was an ambitious man.
This man used this opportunity to successfully attract Tao Yifan's attention. Later, because of his own foolishness in his previous life, he allowed this man to follow Tao Yifan to the capital.
In just five years, this man transformed from a household slave into the high-ranking Minister Song.
In those five years, his and his grandfather's vast fortune paved the way for his success, but also opened the door to his and his grandfather's death.
Today, no matter what Tao Yifan is planning, she is determined to ruin someone's future.
Song Ji glanced at Chen Siyuan, then knelt directly before Young Master Tao, "Young Master, it's all my fault, I shouldn't have..."
Chen Siyuan didn't want the story to continue, so she spoke up directly, interrupting the pre-prepared script.
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