I Became the Eye Candy: Four Bigshots Claimed to be My Dad?

Chapter 489: How About the 3 of Us Share a Family Tree 5

"Miss Xiang, I was wrong." Madam Gao came before Ye Qianning again, her previous arrogance completely gone.

Ye Qianning stood with her little hands behind her back, saying nothing.

Madam Gao, though fuming internally, dared not show it. "Miss Xiang, I was too aggressive just now. Please, be the bigger person and forgive my transgressions."

"Madam Gao, since you know you were wrong, let’s let the matter end here." Ye Qianning paused, then added, "I never truly intended to take this to the authorities. I just wanted you to understand that people are not defined by their station. Wrong is wrong, and anyone who can correct their mistakes deserves admiration. To know one’s fault but persist in it is a despicable act. No matter how high one’s status, it will only earn contempt."

Madam Gao didn’t seem to hear a word of this speech, her lowered eyes hiding a venomous glint.

’I couldn’t care less if she was listening. I’m just maintaining my image, not trying to be some saint converting a wicked old hag!’

"Well said, Miss Xiang, well said!"

"A true model for the Capital City."

"Now I think I understand why Dean Chen took Miss Xiang as his Direct Disciple."

After a brief silence, the scene erupted with excitement.

In that moment, everyone looked at the little girl from the General’s manor in a new light.

Even Li Zhonghuai couldn’t help but marvel. ’Truly worthy of being the Crown Princess Consort personally chosen by the Emperor. Her character is, frankly, impeccable, and she’s also the Dean’s Direct Disciple. Her future is bound to be limitless.’

Prime Minister Gao didn’t hear it either.

He had no idea how he would go home and explain divorcing his wife to his children. His daughter was getting married the day after tomorrow.

The Gu family was in the middle of splitting their household, which was complicated enough, and now his own family was caught up in this mess. Truly, nothing was going right!

Xiliu Yuan watched this scene unfold quietly. With just one opportunity, she could effortlessly secure the greatest benefit for herself.

Even he couldn’t have accomplished that when he was six.

If a person like this grew up to become his enemy, she would be a formidable and troublesome opponent.

Madam Gao turned and walked over to Xiliu Yuan, bowing low. "Your Highness, the Crown Prince, this was all my fault. I have frightened Your Highness. I beg for your forgiveness."

"You should be thanking Miss Xiang," Xiliu Yuan said coldly.

Confusion clouded Madam Gao’s eyes.

The crowd was also puzzled. What did the Crown Prince of Xi Yan mean by that?

"In my Xi Yan, for those who commit a great wrong and refuse to admit it, being beaten to death with clubs is the lightest punishment," Xiliu Yuan added in a cold voice.

The crowd suddenly understood.

If Miss Xiang hadn’t made her obediently admit her mistake, Madam Gao probably wouldn’t have survived the day.

Prime Minister Gao also felt a lingering fear. The consequences of refusing to admit fault were easy to imagine.

Madam Gao’s face went deathly pale. The venom in her eyes was replaced by sheer terror as she hurriedly and fearfully said, "I know my mistake."

"Because of the mistake you caused, Madam Gao, this prince ended up misunderstanding Miss Xiang." Xiliu Yuan’s expression was a mixture of complexity and difficulty.

"It’s a small matter. I won’t hold it against you," Ye Qianning said with a smile.

"Your lack of concern shows your magnanimity, Miss Xiang, but this prince’s conscience is not clear. Tomorrow, I will be sure to prepare a generous gift and visit you to apologize in person. I must ask that you do not refuse," Xiliu Yuan said.

"Well... as you wish," Ye Qianning replied nonchalantly.

’He’s really going to a lot of trouble just to see Xi Fengying.’

Seeing this, Prime Minister Gao respectfully stepped forward. "Tomorrow, I, too, will prepare a generous gift and visit to offer my apologies."

’The Crown Prince of Xi Yan is making a personal visit over such a trivial matter. After the huge scene my manor caused, we’d be cursed and condemned by the public if I didn’t go.’

"Luo Wen, let’s go," Ye Qianning said.

"Miss Xiang, your carriage is shattered and likely can’t be used. This prince’s carriage is only lightly damaged. Why don’t I escort you back to your manor?"