Ye Yun''s sudden appearance at the market puzzled many, but they still maintained full respect.


    This market sold all sorts of things, from magical artifacts to elixirs—everything one could imagine.


    The reason such a market existed within the Ye Family Territory was simply because the Ye Clan''s domain was vast.


    Members of the Ye Family could produce and sell their own goods, making it incredibly convenient.


    Items like elixirs and magical artifacts, which might not even be available outside, could be found here.


    However, apart from outsiders with permission, only members of the Ye Family could enter this market.


    No matter how many Spirit Stones you had, it was utterly useless if you weren''t part of the family.


    Could you possibly be wealthier than the Ye Clan?


    Yun Xi had never been here before, and this was her first visit. Her heart was filled with curiosity about what this place was like.


    Even though it was bustling and lively, with the noise of people filling the air, Yun Xi felt like she had stepped onto the streets of a city, but this was no city.


    This sudden feeling was somewhat disorienting.


    ...


    In Ye Yun''s rear hall.


    Yue Mingkong was well aware of what had happened last night and knew that, aside from herself, Xia He and Qiu Lan, the two personal maids, had been completely taken advantage of.


    Thinking about this situation made Yue Mingkong a bit worried. Could Ye Yun''s next target be her?


    She was scared but also felt helpless.


    She had no idea how to deal with such a situation.


    If Ye Yun really came to her and asked her to serve him, could she refuse?


    In her heart, she already knew the answer was no.


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    If she refused Ye Yun and made him unhappy, it wouldn''t just be her who suffered; her family might be in trouble too.


    The thought of this made Yue Mingkong very troubled.


    Though she was staying here as a personal maid, she still hoped that one day she could leave Ye Yun.


    This was her strongest thought when she first arrived.


    But as time passed, this thought seemed to be slowly fading away.


    The urgent desire to leave had become less pressing.


    Yue Mingkong couldn''t understand why her once strong desire to leave was now weakening.


    Even though Ye Yun hadn''t done anything to her, why didn''t she want to leave?


    Lost in thought, Yue Mingkong happened to run into Qiu Lan, who was walking a bit awkwardly.


    Seeing Qiu Lan''s slightly awkward gait, Yue Mingkong was puzzled and was about to ask.


    "Sister Qiu Lan, what''s...?"


    But just as she started speaking, she suddenly remembered last night''s events and stopped.


    Qiu Lan, although she didn''t hear what Yue Mingkong wanted to ask, could roughly guess.


    Instead of continuing the question, Yue Mingkong chose to change the topic.


    "Sister Qiu Lan, do you think... will I end up like...?"


    She was anxious, wondering if her future would be like Xia He and Qiu Lan''s.


    But for some reason, there seemed to be a hint of anticipation in Yue Mingkong''s heart.


    If it were the old Yue Mingkong, she might have outright said she would never comply, but now she wouldn''t say such things.


    Why was there a hint of anticipation in her heart?


    Yue Mingkong really couldn''t understand.


    Logically, since Ye Yun had forcibly made her a personal maid, she should hate him, even despise him.


    But as time went on, Yue Mingkong found that she didn''t really hate Ye Yun; she was just a bit afraid of him.


    She didn''t even have thoughts of revenge against Ye Yun, which was very unusual.


    Even Yue Mingkong herself had noticed that she felt a hint of anticipation about what happened to Qiu Lan last night.


    Did she have a problem with her head?


    The reason she was in this situation was because of Ye Yun.


    If it weren''t for Ye Yun, she would still be the Yue Family''s young lady, free and unrestrained, not like she was now.


    Shouldn''t she hate becoming like this?


    But in the end, she found she couldn''t muster any hatred.


    Hearing this, seeing Yue Mingkong''s somewhat complicated expression, Qiu Lan knew that Yue Mingkong was different from them.


    They had grown up with Ye Yun, but Yue Mingkong had come halfway, so it was normal for her to be confused or scared.


    "Mingkong, remember your identity. You are now a personal maid. Whatever the Young Master wants you to do, you must do it. Just remember that.


    Also, don''t have any other thoughts. Serve the Young Master well, and you''ll have a good future. But if you dare betray the Young Master, your future... no one can guarantee."


    Qiu Lan was not just advising Yue Mingkong; she was also warning her.


    Recognize what her current identity should and shouldn''t do.


    "...Yes."


    Yue Mingkong nodded with grievance, knowing the answer.


    Perhaps tonight, or the night after, she might be called to serve.


    But what was this damned sense of anticipation? Why was there a faint hint of expectation?


    She shook her head vigorously, trying to clear her mind of chaotic thoughts.


    Noticing Qiu Lan''s awkward steps, Yue Mingkong felt very nervous.


    "Is he... really that strong?"


    This sudden thought startled Yue Mingkong.


    How could she have such a thought? Absolutely not.


    What Yue Mingkong didn''t notice was that Xia He had been secretly observing her, watching her every move.


    But because Yue Mingkong''s mind was too chaotic, she didn''t notice Xia He''s presence.


    Hidden in the shadows, Xia He nodded to herself. It seemed that Yue Mingkong''s training was going quite well; at least she wasn''t as resentful as she initially was.


    ...


    In the rear garden of the Ye Clan''s central hall, Yun Yao eagerly sought out Ye Changkong.


    Striding in, Ye Changkong immediately saw Yun Yao in the garden and asked as he walked.


    "Yao, you called me over suddenly. What''s up?"


    Hearing his voice, Yun Yao looked up at Ye Changkong with a face full of joy and couldn''t wait to speak.


    "Changkong, guess what I just saw?"


    Being asked to guess right off the bat, Ye Changkong''s face was full of helplessness.


    He had so many things to deal with every day; how could he have time to guess?


    "Alright, just tell me what''s going on. I have other things to handle."


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