After the engagement was called off, the senior sister of the sect took the initiative to consummate

"There's nothing inconvenient to disclose,"

Qin Yichen shrugged. "I think Aunt Zhou has probably heard recently that a prince who has been living among the common people has come to the capital."

Zhou Yunjin raised her eyebrows slightly, seemingly puzzled.

Before she could ask a question, Qin Yichen spoke up: "I am the prince who was exiled among the common people."

"what?"

Zhou Yunjin stood up abruptly, saying incredulously, "Young Master Qin... are you the prince who's been all over the capital lately?"

"It's all over the news?"

Qin Yichen frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then said, "If no new prince has been found recently, then it should be me!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yunjin respectfully bowed and said, "This humble woman greets Your Highness!"

Her voice carried a hint of awe and respect.

Upon seeing this, Qin Yichen quickly stood up, strode forward, took Zhou Yunjin's arms, and said softly, "Aunt Zhou, please get up quickly, there's no need for such formalities."

Zhou Yunjin raised her head, her eyes glistening with tears.

Qin Yichen sighed softly and said slowly, "Hey, Aunt Zhou, my junior brother and I are like brothers, but you treat me like a stranger. You're completely treating me like an outsider."

Although his tone carried a hint of resentment, it was more of a sense of helplessness and closeness.

Anyone unaware of the deep-seated hatred between him and Ye Fan would surely be deceived by his appearance.

Zhou Yunjin was one of them. When she heard these words, her heart trembled and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

She felt that Qin Yichen didn't treat her as an outsider, but rather as family.

This sense of familiarity made her feel incredibly warm, and it also greatly increased her positive feelings towards Qin Yichen.

After all, the more polite one is, the more distant the two people are; and the more courteous one is, the less familiar they are with each other.

But now, Qin Yichen is expressing his closeness to the Ye family and Zhou Yunjin in this way.

Zhou Yunjin wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. "I was being too polite, Your Highness. Please don't take offense."

Qin Yichen smiled and said, "Aunt Zhou, please don't say that. My junior brother and I are like brothers. From now on, we are all family. There is no need for such formalities."

Zhou Yunjin nodded gratefully, "Thank you, Your Highness."

Qin Yichen feigned displeasure, "Hmm?"

"Do not……"

Zhou Yunjin immediately changed her address, "Thank you, Young Master Qin!"

Qin Yichen nodded in satisfaction, "Ah, that's right, we're all family, no need for formalities."

Suddenly, as if he remembered something, he said, "Oh right, my junior brother asked me to bring you a letter."

As he spoke, he took out a letter from his pocket, held it with both hands, and handed it to Zhou Yunjin.

Zhou Yunjin took the letter but did not rush to open it. Instead, she secretly and carefully examined it without leaving a trace.

First, check the handwriting on the envelope; second, check if the seal is intact; then...

Qin Yichen took in her actions but said nothing.

He doesn't expect much trust from someone he's just met.

Besides, anything produced by the system is guaranteed to be of high quality.

No matter how Zhou Yunjin examined it, she couldn't find anything unusual.

After confirming that everything was correct, Zhou Yunjin said gratefully to Qin Yichen, "Xiao Fan is such a child, he is so ignorant. He even troubled Young Master Qin with such a small matter as delivering a letter. I hope you will forgive him."

"Aunt Zhou, you're being too polite again, aren't you?"

Qin Yichen feigned displeasure, "I've already said that my junior brother and I are like brothers, but Aunt Zhou always treats me like an outsider, which makes me afraid to visit again next time!"

"It's my fault, it's all my fault for saying the wrong thing!"

Zhou Yunjin said apologetically, "Young Master Qin, the doors of my Ye family are always open to your arrival."

The Ye family's gate is open to me, but it doesn't attract me. If your gate were open to me, I would come every day.

Qin Yichen waved his hand and said with a smile, "Alright, Aunt Zhou, I know you miss your son dearly. Why don't you take a look at what your junior brother wrote for you first?"

After saying that, he turned to the side, leaving Zhou Yunjin a space to read the letter alone.

Seeing this, Zhou Yunjin felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She glanced gratefully at Qin Yichen, then carefully opened the envelope.

As the letter unfolded, Zhou Yunjin's expression gradually became complicated.

When she read about Ye Fan's repeated slander of Qin Yichen, she couldn't help but glance at Qin Yichen frequently, her eyes filled with guilt.

However, when she read that Ye Fan was destined to face a calamity, her legs went weak and she almost fell to the ground, her face filled with endless worry and fear.

Then, upon reading that Qin Yichen was Ye Fan's benefactor, a hint of joy appeared in her gaze as she looked at Qin Yichen.

Finally, when he read about Ye Fan and Qin Yichen conspiring to set up the scheme, a thoughtful expression appeared on his face.

In just a few minutes, Zhou Yunjin's emotions changed several times, like a rollercoaster.

After reading it, Zhou Yunjin gently folded the letter, put it into the envelope, and then carefully put it into her bosom.

Then she turned to Qin Yichen, her face filled with gratitude, and said, "Young Master Qin, I have read the letter. Thank you for your understanding!"

Her voice was soft and melodious, like the warm sunshine of spring, making people feel comfortable and happy.

Qin Yichen smiled slightly, "Aunt Zhou, you're too kind. It's all I should do. However, I noticed that Aunt Zhou seems a bit off. Are you worried about Junior Brother?"

Zhou Yunjin quickly denied it, saying, "No, no, no, I just really miss Xiaofan because I haven't seen him for a long time."

Qin Yichen smiled and replied, "That's good. It's getting late, and I've completed my mission for today. It's time for me to take my leave!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yunjin was slightly taken aback, her face showing surprise. She hurriedly said, "Ah? Young Master Qin, why are you leaving so soon?"

Qin Yichen explained, "It is indeed getting late. If we stay here any longer, I'm afraid it will cause inconvenience to Aunt Zhou."

Zhou Yunjin quickly tried to persuade him to stay, saying, "It's alright, why don't you have dinner before you leave?"

Do not know why!

When she heard that Qin Yichen was leaving, she felt an indescribable sense of reluctance and loss.

She was quite surprised by her own emotions, and immediately comforted herself: Young Master Qin is Xiao Fan's benefactor in life, and only by currying favor with him can she help Xiao Fan overcome his tribulations.

So it's definitely not because I'm reluctant to let him leave.

Yes, that must be the case!

Upon hearing this, Qin Yichen was secretly delighted, but he pretended to be nonchalant and simply nodded slightly.

Seeing that Qin Yichen had agreed, Zhou Yunjin immediately instructed the maids guarding outside the door to prepare the banquet.

In no time, all sorts of delicious dishes were served and filled the table.

Zhou Yunjin warmly invited Qin Yichen to sit down, and then she herself sat down opposite Qin Yichen.

The two sat facing each other, enjoying the delicious food and chatting happily.

Qin Yichen gradually shifted the topic to Ye Fan, focusing on how he was slandered and what kind of punishment and contempt he received from the sect.

Zhou Yunjin's brows furrowed deeper and deeper. Although Qin Yichen explained that it was a setup and an act, the harm he caused was real, and the more she listened, the more guilty she felt.

This caused her to become increasingly silent, though she kept drinking one glass of wine after another, completely ignoring what she was hearing.