"You really think that just because you're the Kunwu Sect's eldest young lady and your mother is my aunt, I have to show you respect? That I'll marry you?"
"Cousin, that's not it, I..."
Lin Hanyan had only wanted to warn this woman not to get too smug and vent some of her frustration. She had never imagined things would develop to this point.
But now, she could no longer defend herself no matter what she said.
Of course, she had no way to explain herself, because she had indeed said all those things herself just now.
She just hadn't expected this shameless bitch to turn around and repeat every word to Ye Shaoxuan.
Ye Shaoxuan did not listen to her explanation at all. He snorted coldly. "Hmph. You're not worthy of becoming my, Ye Shaoxuan's, wife!"
"If you dare make things difficult for her or frighten her again, I'll make sure you pay for it."
After issuing that stern warning, he put an arm around Su Qiao's shoulders and walked back.
"Don't bother with these boring people. Come have lunch with me."
Su Qiao hesitated, then said in an especially coy, tea-like tone, "She's your cousin. If Madam Ye asks about this later, won't it put you in a difficult position?"
"There's nothing difficult about it." Ye Shaoxuan had never once taken his mother seriously, and his gaze was utterly cold.
But when he lowered his head to look at Su Qiao, his eyes gradually softened again.
"You're the most important one. You don't need to worry about anyone else. Here in the Flying Eagle Fortress, do whatever you want. I'll handle everything for you."
Su Qiao admitted that she was a little touched, and a little moved as well.
She smiled and praised him for the first time.