Chapter 813: The Rumor

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While Huangfu Ruiling and Ye Lengan were having lunch, a sudden ringtone interrupted their conversation. It was Huangfu Ruilings phone.

Glancing at the number on the screen, Huangfu Ruiling answered the call, his tone cold, Whats the matter?

Ye Lengan was unable to hear the conversation on the other end, but she saw Huangfu Ruilings brows furrow visibly, his expression darkening.

After the call ended, Ye Lengan put down her chopsticks, looking at Huangfu Ruiling with curiosity. Is something wrong? You dont look too good!

Huangfu Ruiling glanced at Ye Lengan, his brows still knitted. Rumors have spread in the Hidden World claiming youre Ye Hongxuans biological daughter.

What? Ye Lengan frowned upon hearing this. From the Ye family? Are they willing to reveal Ye Wanwans ident.i.ty? And what about her marriage to the Murong family?

Shaking his head, Huangfu Ruiling continued, The rumor is that you and Ye Wanwan are twins, but you were stolen at birth.

Heh! Ye Lengan scoffed. The Ye family has quite the scheme! Trying to force me back while still pursuing Ye Wanwans marriage to Murong Xingrui.

Thats probably Ye Yikuns doing, Huangfu Ruiling speculated, Without his approval, the Ye family wouldnt spread such rumors.

Hes quite cunning. Ye Lengan sneered. But he forgot about me. If they want to benefit, theyll have to ask if Im willing.

Huangfu Ruiling continued, Actually, even if youre unwilling to return to the Ye family, they can still benefit from these rumors. At least those families friendly with the Huangfu family will give the Ye family some face due to our reputation.

Truly scheming. A hint of sarcasm flashed in Ye Lengans eyes. Unfortunately, Im not someone they can manipulate easily. If they want to gain from me, it depends on my willingness. Otherwise, theyll have to return as much as they take.

Huangfu Ruiling asked, What do you plan to do? Clarify the rumors?

Can they be clarified? Ye Lengan smiled coldly. The Ye family spread these rumors knowing I wont clarify. Because the truth is, I am Ye Hongxuans daughter. Thats a fact.

Nodding, Huangfu Ruiling asked, Whats your next step?

Ill personally visit the Ye family. Ye Lengan blinked innocently. I think its time I had a chat with my dear grandfather.

When do you plan to go? Huangfu Ruiling immediately began planning how to accompany her back to the Hidden World.

In a few days, Ye Lengan replied indifferently. I still have three days of alchemy to do. I wont change my plans for this.

Though she found the Ye familys matter repulsive, she didnt let it bother her much. The Ye family held little significance for her beyond a mere blood tie.

Relieved by Ye Lengans response, Huangfu Ruiling realized the matter wasnt significant to her.

By the way, Ling, you dont need to accompany me, Ye Lengan said. I can manage alone.

Frowning, Huangfu Ruiling disagreed. Ill go with you. In case

Itll be fine, Ye Lengan cut him off. Its a minor issue. I planned to return the same day. You dont need to come.

Though Huangfu Ruiling wanted to argue, he relented after seeing Ye Lengans determination. He understood this wasnt a major concern. Ye Yikun wouldnt dare harm Ye Lengan, and her strength surpa.s.sed the Ye familys.

While the Ye family matter didnt affect their mood, Huangfu Ruiling decided to spend the afternoon with Ye Lengan, knowing they wouldnt have time together for the next few days.

They went shopping and watched a movie like any other couple until returning home after dinner.

The next morning, Ye Lengan headed straight to the alchemy room after breakfast.

Seeing Ye Lengan enter, Sister Li didnt object. She knew she couldnt enter without her permission and didnt dare risk it.

She had entered a few times before, each time feeling somewhat uneasy. On one hand, there were many precious medicinal herbs inside, and she worried that accidentally damaging them would be difficult to explain. However, there was another, more critical aspect: the presence of numerous poisonous herbs. She feared that one wrong move could lead to poisoning and endanger her life.

One time, she saw a fat golden worm inside, cute but dangerous. She avoided the room unless necessary.