While Ye Qiu and Wang Yanran were whispering to each other, Ye Xia was already surrounded by a group of daughters from prestigious families. However, though they were speaking, there was little intimacy in their words, mostly probing and mockery.
"Miss Ye doesn't seem to be betrothed yet, why is she staying at Prince Li Mansion?"
"My brother-in-law let me stay, so I did. Is there a problem?" Ye Xia replied haughtily.
The Eldest Lady, her face turning red with anger, pressed on aggressively, "Aren't you afraid of ruining your reputation, Miss Ye? Afraid of not being able to marry?"
Disdaining her petty tricks, Ye Xia snorted, "Why should I be afraid when I'm staying at my brother-in-law's home? Besides, with my brother-in-law protecting me, who dares gossip?"
Seeing Ye Xia's threatening gaze and recalling the Regent King's current power, the Eldest Lady had no choice but to beat an embarrassed retreat.
