Chapter 2

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Outside the house, the cold wind was blowing. The dim yellow sky was pressed very low and dark.

At this moment, a scoff sounded. “The Ye family’s legitimate daughter? Is this rare piece of trash worthy of being the Ye family’s legitimate daughter? Now that she’s dead, isn’t it just good riddance so that Ye family can be spared from embarrassment?”

Ye Ting abruptly raised his head to look at the emotionless woman who had spoken. Under his glare, she felt a chill run down her spine, and her anger rose as she raised her voice.

“You’re still glaring at me? Everyone has witnessed this. Isn’t that Ye Shu just a piece of trash! What’s there to pity about her dying? It saves us the trouble of looking at her!”

Upon hearing her words, Mrs. Ye’s face turned as pale as a sheet. Her voice trembled as she said, “Madam Zhang, I know you don’t like me but Shu-er has no feud with you. Why must you slander a dead person!?!”

“Stop quarreling.” Old Master Ye said in a low voice. He glanced at them, stood up, and bowed respectfully to the well-dressed man on the right. “Your Highness, you are aware of the situation. If you want to end the engagement, the Ye Family will not object.”

Yuan Chen stood up slowly. His purple-gold python robe made him look exceptionally tall and cold. He handed the marriage contract over. “That’s right. I’m here today to end the engagement.”

Breaking off the engagement?

As soon as he finished speaking, it was as if a drop of water had fallen into a pot of boiling oil. Everyone was in an uproar and looked at Ye Ting and Mrs. Ye gloatingly. It was obvious that the color had drained from their faces.

Ye Ting’s family had never been able to win Old Master Ye’s favor, and they even gave birth to a good-for-nothing. No wonder everyone looked down on them!

Ye Ting felt a chill run down his spine. He clenched his fists, his eyes bloodshot. Mrs. Ye fell to the ground as if she had been dealt a heavy blow. Everyone was pointing and laughing at them, as though their existence was a joke.

“Your Highness, are you really going to call off the engagement before Ye Shu’s corpse turns cold?” Ye Ting raised his head and looked at him steadily, maintaining his last shred of dignity as he asked through gritted teeth. Yuan Chen looked up at him and his cold eyes paused.

“Do you know that such actions will cause Ye Shu to be unable to rest in peace and be mocked by everyone?”

Yuan Chen raised his chin slightly. With a cold gaze, he sneered. “Since she’s already dead, why can’t I choose a better partner? She’s just a lowly piece of trash. I don’t need her consent to do what I want!” As he spoke, his oppressive aura pressed down on the Ye Ting couple!

The two of them were weak to begin with. Under this pressure, their faces turned pale as they knelt on the ground!

“That’s right. Who does Ye Shu think she is? Does His Highness, the Third Prince, have to seek her permission to end the engagement?! Does he really think she’s a big shot? It’s good that she’s dead. The mere sight of her is enough to put people off”

“Hahaha, that piece of trash. She didn’t even dare to let out a fart when she was alive. What kind of honor can she want in death?”

The faces of Ye Ting and Mrs. Ye turned ghastly pale with the criticisms. Mrs. Ye almost fainted!

“I agree to break off the engagement.”

At this moment, a cold voice sounded from outside. Looking at that familiar figure, everyone suddenly quietened down!

The woman was wearing a light-colored veil and walked towards the main hall with quick steps. Her almond-shaped eyes were filled with a cold glint, and her brows were sharp and fierce. Her imposing manner stunned everyone.

“Father, Mother.” Ye Shu’s voice was clear and melodious as she walked over to Ye Ting and Mrs. Ye to help them up. Mrs. Ye’s eyes were brimming with tears as her lips trembled in disbelief.

“Shu… Shu’er? You’re still alive?”

Even as a man, Ye Ting couldn’t help but tear up. He was so angry that he slapped Ye Shu and said as he choked, “You wretched girl! You’ve scared your parents to death!”

Feeling their sincere concern, warmth flowed through Ye Shuang’s heart. She hugged Ye Ting and Mrs. Ye. “Father, Mother, I won’t make you worry anymore.” She ignored everyone’s shocked gazes.

As soon as she finished speaking, everyone came back to their senses and looked at one another in dismay. For a moment, they were all shocked! Madam Zhang, who was sitting in the corner with a teacup in her hand, suddenly trembled and her teacup almost fell to the ground!

“It’s Ye Shu? She’s actually still alive?”

Old Master Ye was also so shocked that he stood up. His obscure gaze sized up that calm and serene girl. He only confirmed that this was Ye Shu after he felt that her appearance was somewhat familiar.

On the other hand, the Third Prince, Yuan Chen, narrowed his eyes and put down his teacup. His probing gaze landed on Ye Shu.

“Ye Shu, do you know your crime?!” Old Master Ye’s eyes darkened as he slammed the table and shouted coldly.

Ye Shu turned around and looked straight at him fearlessly. “I don’t know what crime I have committed. I am only here on the matter of breaking off the engagement.”

Outside the house, the dim yellow sky was extremely low and a cold wind was blowing.

Ye Shu turned around and asked Ye Ting, “Father, is the annulment certificate here?”

Ye Ting was stunned for a moment. He knew what his daughter was going to do, and worry appeared on his face.. “Shu-er…”