After the empress transmigrated, she became the judge of the entertainment industry.

As Ye Yifan watched Cheng Yanye and Ye Wanyin being escorted away by bodyguards, she gestured for Ye Sanqing to follow her.

They nodded to the passing guests, each holding a glass of champagne, and after moving to a relatively quiet corner, Ye Yifan whispered, "Do you have any way to deal with her?"

"Yes," Ye Sanqing answered simply. There was no need to ask her older sister how she knew, but she had another question: "Is there anything special about this diamond?"

Ye Sanqing, standing on the stage, had a clear view of everyone's reactions below. The surprised or astonished looks from the others weren't unusual, but Ye Wanyin's eyes... clearly showed a sense of miscalculation.

What made her feel she had miscalculated? Ye Wanyin hadn't attacked her before she went on stage, so it was probably not part of her plan.

So, besides clothes, it's diamonds. After all, Ye Wanyin grew up in the Ye family, so she wouldn't lose her composure over a dress worth around 500,000 yuan.

Therefore, the diamond necklace is the most likely thing she would feel she miscalculated.

Ye Sanqing hadn't taken the matter to heart. In her view, it was just a set of jewelry; her elder sister had given it to her, so she wore it. Was there some other reason behind it?

Ye Yifan replied as if he had expected it, "Does it suit you particularly well?"

"?" Ye Sanqing gave her a puzzled look. She knew her older sister had a strange sense of humor, but this was just too strange.

"Just kidding," Ye Yifan said seriously. "About this, I do owe you an apology. I should have told you before giving it to you that there are some bad rumors about this diamond, such as it being cursed. Although these are all nonsense, I was worried that you wouldn't want to wear it after hearing them. I'm sorry."

After speaking, Ye Yifan observed Ye Sanqing's expression and felt that the other party did not seem to care much, and seemed to be completely unaffected by the curse.

Ye Sanqing: "So, why does it have to be this stone? It can't be because it really suits me, can it?" She naturally didn't believe in the curse theory. In the past, many jewels in the imperial palace's treasury had ominous legends associated with them, but so what? She had still been on the throne for over two hundred years, hadn't she? But it was really inconvenient to say that out loud, so she continued to focus on the key point.

"The curse rumors are a double-edged sword. They have negative aspects, but naturally, they also have positive ones," Ye Yifan explained, taking a sip of his drink. "Perhaps you haven't been online and don't know, but these past few days, there have been many, if not more, voices criticizing the Ye family and you. If nothing happens to you while you're wearing this necklace, and things even get better afterward, then wouldn't the curse rumors fall apart on their own?"

"As for Ye Wanyin... she didn't deserve to take her mother's belongings."

Ye Sanqing understood Ye Yifan's meaning. It sounded like it was for her own good, and the so-called symbol could express the Ye family's importance to her, but she had also unknowingly entered into a shackle that required her to get better and better. Presumably, if she ever experienced a low point in the future, people would bring up this curse.

However, the Ye family itself will not be affected. After all, Ye Sanqing only returned later, so it will be easier for her to distance herself if any problems arise. But if Ye Yifan himself wears it, the meaning will be completely different.

Whether the necklace is cursed or not will be irrelevant at that point.

"Truly worthy of being the head of the Ye family." Ye Sanqing thought to himself with a smile. "Making such a choice, yet so frankly telling me. A calculated scheme, huh?"

[Master, this... could it be that Ye Yifan doesn't truly consider you his sister?] As a technological creation, the little insect naturally didn't believe in curses, so it didn't ponder the implications of a piece of jewelry. At first, it even thought Ye Yifan's attitude was friendly. Clearly, life here isn't as simple as in interstellar space!

【No… I think what she needs is a valuable younger sister. That's why Ye Wanyin hasn't been declared not a member of the Ye family yet; there must still be something she can use her for.】 Ye Sanqing was actually very familiar with Ye Yifan's methods; she had done this quite often when observing her useful subordinates.

"Also, Grandpa and Grandma will be here today. This necklace... was also Mom's favorite when she was alive." Ye Yifan gazed at Ye Sanqing for a while longer before saying this, a rare hint of nostalgia appearing in her eyes.

"Then, I'll go say hello to Grandpa and Grandma. Excuse me, elder sister." Ye Sanqing nodded and turned to leave.

Watching her retreating figure, Ye Yifan thought that this younger sister was indeed as extraordinary as she had imagined. The necklace incident wasn't particularly important, but Ye Sanqing was in the wrong first, and it would have been normal for her to blame or complain. However, she simply accepted it calmly, even giving him a look that said, "I know what you're doing, but I won't hold it against you."

In this way, perhaps I won't need to beat around the bush, and it will be more effective to talk openly and honestly with the other party when there is a need for cooperation in the future.

Ye Yifan adjusted her attitude towards Ye Sanqing, put on a business smile, and started chatting with the guests who came to see her.

As for Ye Wanyin, she believed that Ye Sanqing would have his own way of dealing with it, and she would wait and see.

Ye Sanqing hadn't taken two steps when Ye Jin'er rushed out and stopped him. "Is there something you've forgotten?"

"What is it?" Ye Sanqing really didn't know.

"Gifts, gifts, hurry up and open them!" Ye Jin'er urged anxiously. The house! Ye Sanqing quickly grabbed the house so they wouldn't keep pressuring him for more.

Ye Sanqing looked in the direction he pointed and indeed there was a gift stand with many items on it.

[Cough... I thought the gift-giving ceremony would be like the tribute ceremony before, where someone had to offer something, recite a long speech, and then I would express my appreciation and reward them with something... Now look what happened, no one said anything, I've forgotten everything.] Habitual thinking is really unacceptable! Ye Sanqing shook his head at himself.

"Master, it seems more reasonable to dismantle it now." The little bug was about to remind him, but since Ye Sanqing had been with Ye Yifan since stepping down from the stage, it remained silent.

Okay then, let me see what's available.

Ye Sanqing lifted his foot and walked over there. Ye Jin'er followed him and gestured for Ye Siqing, who was at a loss because Ye Wanyin had been sent away from the scene, to come and help.

Seeing her about to open the gifts, some guests who were temporarily free or curious naturally gathered around.

Ye Jin'er pointed to the pile of gifts that were quite large and said, "We've prepared 23 gifts in total, one for each year from when you were little until now. We'll all give you one! Open the one with the big '18' on it first!" Hurry up and take the house!

Ye Siqing thought to herself, "I don't have 23 portions..." But Ye Jin'er obviously didn't include him and Ye Wanyin in her calculations.

Ye Sanqing picked up the large envelope marked "18" and opened it.

Inside was a property certificate. Ye Sanqing glanced at it and expressed satisfaction with the size and location.

Seeing her expression, Ye Jin'er finally relaxed. Great, at least he didn't have to buy a house for his sister! If he were to buy one, he'd have to scrimp and save for years, and he wouldn't do that.

"What about the others?" Ye Sanqing looked at him.

"You can do whatever you want with the rest. And those over there were gifts from today's guests. You can look at them now if you want." Ye Jin'er felt relaxed and didn't care what Ye Sanqing looked at next.

Ye Sanqing glanced at the gifts and asked, "Where's Ye Wanyin's?"

Ye Siqing became alert. Was her third sister planning to make trouble for her while Wanwan was away? No, even though Wanwan wasn't there, she had to protect her sister.

Ye Jin'er: "6"

He hadn't expected Ye Sanqing to remain calm and collected upon seeing the house, instead focusing on the key question. However, considering Ye Sanqing's actions over the past few days, this seemed to be more in line with her established persona.

"Wanwan's gift is definitely something special!" Ye Siqing squeezed forward and began rummaging through the pile of gifts. He couldn't let Ye Sanqing pretend he didn't see it, hide Wanwan's gift in some corner, and then falsely accuse her of not giving a gift at all.

"Ye Siqing, why are you so eager?" Ye Sanqing asked casually. "It seems I'm not asking about your gift."

"Uh..." Ye Siqing was busy searching for gifts and didn't turn around, so she missed Ye Jin'er's look that seemed to say, "Have you forgotten what you said to your older sister?"

He searched but found nothing, then straightened up angrily and said, "Did you secretly hide it just now?"

Ye Sanqing looked at him like he was an idiot, then shrugged.

It was obvious that Ye Sanqing had nowhere on his body to hide anything.

"Is it possible that she just didn't give it to me?" Ye Jin'er was amused by the spectacle. She was laughing so hard; she knew Ye Wanyin was stingy, but she hadn't expected her to abandon even the basic courtesy of politeness.

"How could this be?" Ye Sanqing clutched his chest and said, "Could it be that my sister is unhappy with me in some way? I never imagined that she wouldn't welcome me back to this family!"

Ye Jin'er: Could your expression be any less volatile?

Ye Siqing was also speechless at Ye Sanqing's monotonous tone. This is supposed to be an actor? Wanwan's acting skills are on a completely different level! Wait a minute, acting skills?

Before Ye Siqing could figure out the key to the word "acting," a quiet murmur could already be heard from the surroundings.

Not all the guests could see the expression on Ye Sanqing's face, but her voice could be heard by most of the people around her, and they immediately began to whisper among themselves.

"Ye Wanyin doesn't welcome her sister home? That shouldn't be the case. Her long-lost twin sister has been found. Shouldn't she be happy?"

"That's hilarious," the person said, glancing around to make sure Ye Tian wasn't there before continuing, "Twins? How do they look alike? You don't actually believe that, do you?"

Upon hearing this, everyone began to scrutinize Ye Sanqing. They had already sensed her powerful aura on stage, a stark contrast to the pitiful Ye Wanyin. If aura is something cultivated, what about appearance and figure?

Ye Sanqing is a stunning beauty, and quite tall—at least 1.75 meters even without heels today. She must also be a fitness enthusiast, as her strapless dress perfectly showcases the toned muscles in her arms. The fishtail skirt, which hugs her figure, would have magnified any flaws, yet she appears flawless.

Ye Wanyin, of course, isn't unattractive, but her beauty is a gentle, non-aggressive kind. In other words, she might be blown away by a gust of wind. Both types of beauty have their merits, but the difference in their physiques is undeniably striking: Ye Wanyin is only about 1.6 meters tall.

"Hmm, now that you mention it, it's true..."

"Even if they are fraternal twins, it shouldn't be that bad... Besides, how does Ye Wanyin resemble the Ye family?" The person who said this lowered their voice even further.

"Is it fake? Who could stand this? If it were me, I would have turned the house upside down by now." The man was clearly projecting his own feelings onto the situation and immediately became angry.

"More than that. Even if she's fake, since the Ye family hasn't said anything, she can be considered an adopted daughter, right? What kind of logic is it that an adopted daughter wouldn't give gifts to the legitimate heiress?"

"And didn't you guys find it strange on stage just now? Ye Sanqing seemed to be about to say something, and Ye Wanyin was about to cry. I thought it was because she was moved, but now that I think about it, it doesn't seem quite right."

"Huh... I don't understand."

"And what was Cheng Yanye trying to do when he went up on stage just now? To be honest, what business is it of his to welcome the Ye family's daughter home?"

"Ye Sanqing said the engagement doesn't exist, does that mean Cheng Yanye wants to announce that he's her fiancé?"

"No way, isn't he dating Ye Wanyin?!"

"It's hard to say. Who knows what's going on in a guy like that... If it were you, and your girlfriend of many years turned out to be fake, could you accept it so easily?"

"It's hard to say, it depends on the person."

These guests naturally did not notice that there was an unfamiliar face among them.

Ye Kening listened to all this silently, unsure of what to think.

She is the biological daughter of Ye Sanqing's adoptive parents, which means she is Ye Wanyin's younger sister.

Ye Yifan had contacted her family beforehand, hoping someone from their family would attend today. However, her parents simply said that this kind of occasion was not suitable for people like them, and it was inconvenient for them to attend, so they declined.

Ye Kening objected immediately. Her sister had found her biological parents; shouldn't her family, as her adoptive parents, be happy too? Besides, she wanted to see if her sister was doing well in her new home.

She had observed her real sister, Ye Wanyin, on Weibo, but beneath her seemingly peaceful exterior, her true character remained completely hidden. The thought of someone whose background she knew nothing about becoming her real sister made her uneasy.

Furthermore, upon arriving at the Ye family home and witnessing such opulent scenes she had never seen before, she felt a chill run down her spine. Even though she was young, she knew how difficult it was to go from luxury to frugality. Would Ye Wanyin willingly return to their family?

Rather, Ye Kening secretly breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Ye Tian announce that Ye Wanyin and Ye Sanqing were twins. Although she felt somewhat sorry for Ye Sanqing, the fact that Ye Wanyin wouldn't be returning to their home inexplicably made her feel a little relieved.

Hearing other people's comments now makes me feel even more complicated.

Remembering how Ye Sanqing had taken good care of her before, she felt even more strongly that she couldn't let Ye Sanqing be bullied by Ye Wanyin, so she stepped forward and said, "Sister."