Only after being reborn did I realize that I was the white moonlight of a powerful minister.

Even Jiang Si was surprised, but like Ye Wanning, she only muttered to herself.

The moment Xie Bohuai appeared, the scene immediately quieted down; he was a figure of immense prominence. Even after taking Prince Hui to the Zhenfu Division, the Emperor only said a few words and offered no punishment, demonstrating how highly the Emperor valued him.

The Lin family members were also stunned, but Lin Jue quickly realized that Xie Bohuai was a figure like an ancestor, and since he had come, he had to be treated well. He smiled and led him to the courtyard where the male guests were gathered.

There were no screens to separate the seating at the banquet, but men were seated on the left and women on the right, with a designated seating arrangement.

Xie Bohuai sat down, and not long after, Xie Lingyi arrived. However, she was no longer as arrogant as before and sat down casually, not very willingly.

Ye Wanyu moved closer to her older sister and said, "Big sister, Xie Lingyi looks really upset."

"Shh, there are so many people, don't talk too much." Ye Wanning whispered a reminder, and then a servant announced that Princess Zhaoyun had arrived.

The Lin family was not a prominent or wealthy family. Although Madam Lin had a wide circle of friends, she was not connected to the royal family. Xie Bohuai's visit was not too unexpected, as the Lin family had sent an invitation to the Xie family. However, the Lin family had not sent an invitation to the Prince Hui's residence.

Despite their many questions, the Lin family dared not show them. Madam Lin personally greeted them, saying, "I was unaware of the Princess's arrival; it is my fault for not welcoming you properly."

"It's alright, I'm just looking around, no need to treat me specially." As she spoke, Princess Zhaoyun's eyes kept searching for the male guests. When she saw Xie Bohuai, she immediately smiled, but the nanny next to her tugged at her sleeve, so she had no choice but to sit down in the female guests' section.

This banquet was originally intended for men and women to find love. The Lin family set up games such as pitch-pot and even invited an opera troupe to their home.

Ye Wanyu loved to play, so after telling Ye Wanning, she dragged Jiang Si along to play.

Ye Wanhua loved watching plays. Her maid led her to the courtyard where the play was being performed. After sitting for a while, Ye Wanning felt too many people staring at her, so she got up and went to the courtyard.

But she never expected to overhear Princess Zhaoyun and Xie Bohuai's conversation.

"Xie Bohuai, why don't you like me?" Princess Zhaoyun pulled her hand away, not letting Xie Bohuai pass by. "You say you have someone you like, bring her out here, let me compare her with her, and see if her family background is better than mine, or if she's better looking than me?"

Xie Bohuai looked at her like trash, "Princess, what's so good about you besides your good family background? You're just average-looking, and your temperament is even worse, you're even willful and capricious. My sweetheart is a hundred times, ten thousand times better than you. You're not even worthy to carry her shoes."

After a pause, Xie Bohuai emphasized again, "I thought my previous stance was clear enough, but you're still not giving up. I'll say it one more time: there is absolutely no possibility between us!"

"Xie Bohuai!"

Princess Zhaoyun had always been pampered and respected throughout her life; no one had ever belittled her to the point of being worthless, causing her to cry until her eyes were red with anger.

But Xie Bohuai left without looking back.

"Princess, don't be sad. It's Lord Xie's fault for being blind. You are perfect in every way. Don't listen to his nonsense. There are plenty of good men in the world. He's not the only one." The maid tried to wipe away Princess Zhaoyun's tears, but was pushed away.

"What do you know? I want Xie Bohuai. He's the most handsome man in the entire capital. No one can compare to Xie Bohuai!" Zhaoyun was heartbroken, but she still refused to give up. "No one is allowed to tell Father and Mother about what happened today. Don't let me cut off her tongue!"

Her father had already said that even if she really hanged herself, he would not agree to her marrying Xie Bohuai.

Having gone on a hunger strike once, Zhaoyun knew how painful it was, and she was hesitant to do anything else.

Xie Bohuai was stubborn and refused to listen to reason, so she always found a way to force him to marry her!

Princess Zhaoyun stormed off, and Ye Wanning waited for a while before daring to emerge from behind the artificial hill.

He had barely peeked out when he was met with a large, imposing figure.

Is eavesdropping interesting?

It is Xie Bohuai.

"Thank...Thank you, sir?" Ye Wanning stammered in fright. Hadn't he left? Why was he back?

"I was wondering who dared to eavesdrop and came to silence them, but I didn't expect it to be you again."

"Silence them?" Ye Wanning took a step back, and Yunzhi behind her trembled as well. "Lord Xie, is it really necessary?"

"Haven't you heard that Commander Xie of the Town Government is the most vengeful and not to be trifled with? Anyone who gets involved with me will definitely suffer the consequences!" Xie Bohuai had just finished speaking when he saw that Ye Wanning's earlobes were all red. He chuckled and said, "Alright, Miss Ye must have been unintentional. However, you have to look after someone for me. I will let bygones be bygones for what happened today."

"Who?"

"You'll know when you get home." Xie Bohuai turned and left. Ye Wanning couldn't see his expression or the upturned corners of his lips.

After Xie Bohuai's intervention, Ye Wanning spent the whole day wondering who Xie Bohuai would take care of her, and she was often lost in thought when Lin Shi took her to meet people.

After returning home in the evening, Shuyan and his men waited at the Ye family's gate. "Young lady, there's no need to worry too much. My master is a powerful figure and it's difficult for him to settle this child. I thought you were a kind person, so I entrusted Xu Da to you. Just treat him like an ordinary servant. My master said that Xu Da can go to him when he comes of age."

Ye Wanning glanced at Xu Da, whom Shu Yan had mentioned, and realized that he was the same refugee she had met before. She was quite surprised, but since Xie Bohuai had sent him over, she had no choice but to accept him.

Xu Da was brought into the Ye residence. It was getting late, so Yunzhi arranged accommodations for him first, and Xu Da would be summoned for questioning the next day.

"Thank you... Thank you, sir, for investigating and clarifying things for me. My family's affairs have nothing to do with him. I was just being used."

Xu Da knelt on the ground, his eyes reddening as he spoke of his family. "My father and brothers are all dead. My mother couldn't bear the shock and threw herself into a well. My sister was bullied during exile and then hit her head on a rock; she couldn't be saved. Only my five-year-old brother and I are left, but I'm useless. My brother has a fever and we don't have money to treat him. I'm all alone in the family now. Lord Xie said he helped me punish the bad guys and overturned my family's case, so I have to listen to him until I come of age. From now on, if you need anything, just tell me, and I'll never hesitate!"

Yunzhi cried when she heard this.

Ye Wanning sighed, "How old are you?"

“Twelve years old, already capable of handling things!” Xu Da’s eyes were big and bright. He was afraid that Ye Wanning would not want him, then he would not be able to complete Lord Xie’s instructions.

The Xu family had committed crimes that warranted the execution of all male members over the age of fourteen, and the exile of all other relatives. Xu Da, only twelve years old, escaped this fate.

Looking at Xu Da's youthful face, Ye Wanning was at a loss.

But since Xie Bohuai brought the person, she didn't have the guts to send him back. Oh well, she was short-handed anyway, so she'd just have Xu Da run errands for her from now on.

Hearing that he could stay, Xu Da breathed a sigh of relief. "Don't worry, young lady, I'll be your subordinate from now on, and I'll be absolutely loyal to you! By the way, Lord Xie said that you shouldn't say I was sent by him, just say that you picked me up randomly. I know he was afraid that people he offended would take their anger out on us, so he specifically gave this instruction. Now, what should I do today?"

"You..." For a moment, Ye Wanning couldn't think of anything to assign Xu Da. When she learned that Xu Da could read, she took out a few books for him to read. "I don't have much to do on weekdays, so you should read more books. There are beautiful women in books. You should stay by my side and learn more skills."

"Okay!" Xu Da readily agreed.

No one could have imagined that Ye Wanning's kindness would later bring her such a great helper.

We can't see what will happen next, but the matchmakers who came to propose marriage have already arrived at the Ye family's home.