How could she dare to go in? How could she dare to face Song Ya Lan?
Yi Ling’s face was pale, and she stood in place, hardly daring to move.
Upon hearing Song Ya Lan’s scream, Cui Cui quickly rushed over and hurriedly ran into the room, "What’s wrong, Miss? What happened?"
As soon as Cui Cui entered the room, she was frightened by the scene before her: a stark-naked stranger lying on top of her young mistress. Overwhelmed with emotions, she let out a loud scream then rushed over and pulled the man off her young mistress.
"Miss, what happened? How did this...this...what on earth is going on?"
Cui Cui stammered, too flustered to speak properly.
Song Ya Lan quickly wrapped herself in a blanket and slapped Cui Cui, cursing, "You useless thing! Look at the mess you’ve made!"
Cui Cui covered her face, sobbing as she felt wronged. "I didn’t know, I swear. I didn’t know anything."
"How dare you!" Song Ya Lan slapped her once more, causing blood to flow from Cui Cui’s nose.
Seemingly going insane, Song Ya Lan began hurling items around the room, screaming, "Get out! Everyone, get out!"
Those who were watching the commotion could no longer stand it and quickly fled the scene.
However, rumour and gossip spread like wildfire.
"Who is this woman? She seems to come from a wealthy family, just look at her attitude! She was secretly having an affair with a man inside the temple, and even dared to get angry with us!"
"I just asked the little monk in the temple. This chamber is where the Fifth Miss of Song Family lives. She was just sent here a few days ago for some spiritual cleansing, but who would have thought she’d bring a man into the temple and create this mess!"
"It’s the Song Family! Oh my God, how could such a household produce this kind of daughter? Wasn’t there a rumor that the Third Miss of Song Family was the number one maiden in Yu State? Now looking at this Fifth Miss, I doubt that the rumor was true. How good could her sister be?"
"Well, that’s not really something we can say. You see, this Fifth Miss is actually from the Third Branch of Song Family, which is considered illegitimate. The Third Miss is the legitimate daughter from the Second Branch of the family. Besides, isn’t the Imperial Noble Consort Shu in the palace the Eldest Miss of Song Family? How can she be compared to this one here?" Someone sneered disdainfully.
"True, if she hadn’t done something wrong, she wouldn’t have been sent to such a place. But who would’ve thought that even in a temple she wouldn’t behave herself."
The crowd was in the midst of their lively gossip.
Suddenly, they heard a male scream coming from the room.
It turned out that Sun Yaowen had been awakened by Song Ya Lan’s beating, and as she continued to hit him furiously, she cursed, "Who do you think you are, daring to enter my room? I’m going to kill you!"
Awake, Sun Yaowen was also furious, and with a slap, he knocked Song Ya Lan aside and said, "Song Ya Lan, don’t get too big for your boots. Today, it was you who begged me to come here. Later on, it was you who begged me to do it while you were on top. Did you forget? What do you think you’re acting all aloof for now? Can you even pretend to be innocent?"
Hearing these words, Song Ya Lan felt both ashamed and hateful. She was so angry that she wanted to stab the man right in front of her to death!
"You! You! You...!" Song Ya Lan pointed her finger at Sun Yaowen, but couldn’t utter a word.
Sun Yaowen sneered, picking up his clothes from the floor and quickly dressing himself. He glared down at Song Ya Lan and said, "What do you want? You’re not in a position to offend me now. By tonight, the whole Yu State will know that you slept with me. Who else could you possibly marry? You seriously think you’re something special? If I don’t want you, you’ll have no other option but to hang yourself!"
With that said, he put on his outer garment and headed straight for the door, leaving the room arrogantly.
Infuriated, Song Ya Lan went on another rampage, breaking things in her path.
It seemed as if she had suddenly realized something and began cursing, "Where’s Yi Ling? That mean person? Bring her to me! I want to kill her!"
Hearing the commotion from the inside, the crowd outside the room resumed their gossip, "Hey, hey, hey! Who’s that man? He’s really arrogant – he must have some kind of impressive background."
"I couldn’t get a good look earlier. I have no idea whose family he belongs to."
Just then, a young servant revealed in a pinched voice, "He’s the Fifth Young Master of Sun Family."
"Oh, it’s that scoundrel! What bad taste this Miss Song has..."
"It’s perfect! Young Master Sun hasn’t married a legal wife yet. Although his backyard is filled with beautiful birds, the two of them – one hot-headed and the other violent – should make for a perfect match! Hahaha!"
People laughed in malicious glee, clearly enjoying the show.
As they were talking, Sun Yaowen shamelessly left the chamber, causing the crowd’s laughter to stop abruptly, knowing they shouldn’t discuss it too much in front of the people involved. However, their gazes held hidden meanings.
Ji Xiulan approached Sun Yaowen to take credit, taking his arm and laughing, "My lord, you are so mighty today. May I congratulate you on claiming such a beauty? From now on, shouldn’t our Sun Family rise even higher?"
Sun Yaowen laughed heartily, thinking how he had just acquired a woman from the Song Family for free, inevitably giving him their support. He’d have the wind at his back, wouldn’t he?
As Ji Xiulan shamelessly tried to please him, Sun Yaowen seemed very pleased with himself. He pinched her face and lewdly asked, "All thanks to your help, Xiulan. What can I do to reward you?"
Indeed, Sun Yaowen had picked up this bargain because of the news Ji Xiulan had gleaned for him. Ji Xiulan had informed him that Song Ya Lan was meeting her lover at Qing Shui Temple in Lian’an Town. As long as he seized this opportunity, he could take advantage of her vulnerability and claim her for himself.
As for who the lover was, neither Ji Xiulan nor Sun Yaowen cared, as long as Sun Yaowen got the girl!
Therefore, Ji Xiulan was like a hero at that moment.
Ji Xiulan coyly said, "I am willing to do anything for my lord. I don’t expect any reward; I just want my lord to love me more."
Sun Yaowen was pleased with her words and heartily laughed, waving his hand, "I recently got three top-quality brocades from Jiangnan. I’ll give them all to you!"
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