Recently, the scandal between Li Mochan and Ye Jiuliang in the capital has been the talk of the town; unfortunately, neither party involved has come forward to acknowledge it, leaving everyone guessing.

People in the circle have heard that the elder Li highly regards Su Yishan as a potential daughter-in-law for their family; without Ye Jiuliang’s interference, they might have believed Su Yishan had a shot at securing her position as Mrs. Li Number Five.

But considering the current situation, hope seems slim.

Su Yishan bit her lip lightly, her smile shy, "Mohan is busy; he was just called away by Uncle Li."

Her roundabout words spun a circle, but everyone understood.

"Yishan, it seems you’ve already met Mr. Li Number Five." A woman who was rather close to Su Yishan teased with an ambiguous smile.

"I heard the old Mr. Li thinks highly of you, Yishan. Could it be that you and Mr. Li Number Five are nearing a happy announcement?"

Su Yishan’s face flushed slightly, "That’s not true, don’t talk nonsense."

"Miss Su’s face is all red; seems like there’s something going on," another lady joked.

Suddenly, a doubtful voice cut in, "However, I’ve heard that Ye Jiuliang is also here today, and I saw her walking with Mr. Li Number Five not long ago, both chatting and laughing."

"Really?"

"Of course, it’s true. Although I was a bit far away, I’m sure it was Mr. Li Number Five and Ye Jiuliang," the woman asserted confidently.

"Could it be that Mr. Li Number Five really is together with Ye Jiuliang?" 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"Who knows? The rumor has been around for so long, and Mr. Li Number Five has never clarified anything; no one knows what’s true or false."

"But there’s no smoke without fire, and Mr. Li Number Five has stood up for Ye Jiuliang more than once or twice. No one in the entire capital has received such special treatment from Mr. Li Number Five."

The crowd discussed animatedly, each more eager than the last.

Su Yishan’s fingertips tensed, and the smile at the corners of her mouth gradually stiffened.

"Miss Ye, come join the fun," Xiao Mengxue summoned sharply as she spotted a figure in the corridor.

With her call, the buzzing conversation suddenly halted.

There were only two Miss Yes in the Ye Family; with Ye Xin present, the person she was calling out to was undoubtedly Ye Jiuliang.

Following her gaze, true enough, it was Ye Jiuliang in the corridor.

A wave of eager gazes turned her way; Ye Jiuliang found it hard to ignore, looking up to see a group of women gathered, bustling like a marketplace.

All she wanted was to find a closer path back to her room, not expecting to encounter their gathering. Where there were women, there was strife, so she turned to leave.

Xiao Mengxue ran over, blocking her way, reaching out to pull her, "Miss Ye, we were just talking about Mr. Li Number Five and you. Come join the conversation."

Ye Jiuliang stepped aside to avoid her, "Sorry, I’m not interested."

Xiao Mengxue awkwardly retracted her hand and said with a gentle smile, "Don’t always refuse, Miss Ye. Ye Xin is also over there, and there’s no need to be afraid; we’re just chatting."

Ye Jiuliang’s eyes remained indifferent, "I’m not interested; continue chatting."

"Many people say Yishan and Mr. Li Number Five are about to announce good news. Don’t you care, Miss Ye?" Xiao Mengxue secretly observed her expression, thinking if she really were with Li Mochan, she should advise Lingchen to be cautious to avoid stirring up trouble.

Good news on the horizon?

Ye Jiuliang paused, her gaze sweeping toward her, "Who said that?"

Facing her cold eyes, Xiao Mengxue felt inexplicably nervous and dared not look straight at her, "Ahem, it’s just what’s being circulated. Besides, old Mr. Li has always been very fond of Yishan and Mr. Li Number Five."

Ye Jiuliang pursed her lips, "Is that so?"

Xiao Mengxue couldn’t decipher her too-calm reaction, simply nodding in response.

Ye Jiuliang tugged at the corner of her lips, "Oh, continue your chat."

As she spoke, she did not stop walking away.