Ye Lian did not cover her face so everyone knows her, the spokesperson of Princess Beiyue and the one usually went out to do Business. Mainly, strengthen allies, collaborating with people, or severing ties to morons. Sometimes sponsoring growing business potential.

No one knows her background but from the way she hold herself, she's nothing simple. And from what is known, she's an alchemist and Summoner. Ruthless and cold-hearted business woman. She separated personal related problems and work. Straight forward and doesn't mince her words.

Many would want her as wife or a concubine, all are rejected straight forwardly.

The most close relation she had is doing business with Buji'er Family.

Currently, Ye Lian is in the VIP Room in Buji'er Auction House. To sell the Ivory Spider Silk, and a few artifact and items.

"Lady Ye, do you find anything pleasing in the eyes?" Buji'er Loulou asked.

"Nothing of a sort. I'll bid if I want it" Ye Lian leaned back and relaxed on her chair.

A servant came and whispered something to Loulou's ears.

"…… Prince Xiaoyao? What does he want with Lady Ye?"

Ye Lian perked up hearing that. Prince Xiaoyao, that is Song Mi, had a few encounters with her, mostly during hunt for herbs, there are a few opportunities Ye Lian had to back down, frankly because she didn't want to stay longer for more 'My, what a coincidence, My Lady, we meet again' chat.

"Tell him to get lost" Ye Lian heartlessly said

"… That…. Lady Ye, the Prince is right outside."

Ye Lian, "……."

Buji'er Loulou, "……"

"Fine, get him inside. What a bothersome man." Ye Lian disdained as she reached out to the sunflower seeds.

"My Lady."

"Your Highness." Ye Lian had the expression of someone looking at an infuriating person.

Song Mi smiled as if he didn't see it, "My Lady what a coincidence you're here as well."

"… Ha…. Let's cut the chase, Your Highness." Ye Lian didn't feel sorry tearing apart the stage set up by the Chef Alchemist, "Your friend is still waiting for you. After all, leaving in the middle of the game is rather rude, yes?"

"Prince Qi will manage himself, he likes the solitary at the moment" Song Mi lied through his teeth without blinking.

Feng Lianyi who was left in the middle of the game, "……" you heartless man! You dare say it?! You left me once you saw Lady Ye! Not even a by your leave?!

Ye Lian who saw through him, "…." Heh.

Loulou who felt something is not quite right, "……" what's going on?

The auction started.

Ye Lian is expressionless as she watched the bidders bid. One caught her eyes, Bone Renewal Elixer? A perfect one too!

"50 million." Ye Lian spoke without hesitation

"Wow~ Lady Ye had also joined the bidding!" the Hostess Lu beams

"60 million." Xue Meng immediately up the price by 10 million.

"70 million!"

"75 million!"

Ye Lian frowned and turned to where Xue Meng is, the younger sister of the former fiancé of Beiyue is smirking at her.

Ye Lian frowned in distaste, cheap tricks.

"My Lady, what do you need Bone Renewal Elixer for?" Song Mi asked, genuinely curious.

"I found two talented and trust worthy maids, but they need to have their bones renewed. I need it." Ye Lian said, "80 million!"

"… The it won't be a problem if I make it for you?" Song Mi offered

"…. Really?" Ye Lian blinked

"85 million!" Xue Meng shouted

"Yes, there is no need to waste money"

"…… Only you have the face to say that, Your Highness." Ye Lian sighed, "What's your price?"

"Pardon?"

"The pills, how much? What's your price?"

"Ah, I'd rather no-"

"No, I won't be taking advantage of you."

"Then the materials of making the Bone Renewal Elixer is indeed quite complicated. Will My Lady accompany me on my search?"

Ye Lian's brow twitched, 'This conceited shameless little b-'.

Ye Lian looked at Song Mi, really looked at him. Her pupils shrunk in realization. Her hands under her sleeve clenched, "….. Your highness" Ye Lian didn't want to assume in case it's not true but she want to confirm it, "Why would you offer such a thing, you gain no benefit from this transaction."

Song Mi smiled charmingly, "Isn't it just doing a favor for a friend."

"You'd do this for anyone, your friends I mean?"

"They will pay of course." Song Mi answered without hesitation.

"Then why am I an exception?"

"That's because my Lady is a very good friend of mine"

Ye Lian suddenly felt this is really dangerous.

Oh dear…. Oh dear, thus idiot… This idiot likes me and… And he doesn't know it!

Ye Lian who had been through a lot of business deals, and went through mountains of paper work, even argued the case of her brother, Ye Xiu, to not be dragged back by their parents when he ran away or coax her brother Ye Qiu from reducing his business opponents into beggars in street….

'I can't do this, no. No, just no. Let's…. Let's retreat first… Yeah. This is tactic retreat.' Ye Lian murmured. How the might has fallen.

She is a complete newbie in this….

Ye Lian gathered her suddenly scattered brain and looked at the Prince, "Your Highness, do you realized what you're doing?" Ye Lian probed

"Yes, is s there something the matter?"

'Yes!' Ye Lian roared in her mind, 'Rejecting someone who only are after her looks, her power, her influence, and her money, they are easy to reject and throw in the curve. However, it's different when the person doesn't even know they hold affection but doesn't realized it.' Ye Lian breathed out, a head is forming, "No matter how shameless I am, I still need to have a bottom line."

"Lady Ye?"

"Nothing" Ye Lian breathed out, "Prince Xiaoyao, obviously, I am taking advantage of you in this deal. Yiu can still get the ingredients with your people involved"

"Well, I do know that but I just feel like doing it."

"Why?"

"I just want to"

Ye Lian took a few deep breaths, "God's above, you can't do this to me. Was this karma of my black heartedness?"

"Lady Ye, you have problems with me?" Song Mi asked, obviously upset.

"She doesn't have problems with you, Prince Xiaoyao, it's you who needs to be sort yourself up." Prince Qi, Feng Liangyi, who had been by the door who knows when, spoke.

"Feng xiong, you're meaning?" Song Mi asked

"Song Xiong, I am disappointed in your intelligence." Feng Liangyi smiled gently but his words is ridiculing him.

Song Mi frowned and thought about it. Deeper and recalled things.

"… Oh….. Oh…" Song Mi tightened his grip on his fan.

"That's right, foolish, Song Xiong. 'Oh'" Feng Liangyi chuckled as he sipped the tea offered

Song Mi looked at Ye Lian who did not want to meet his gaze.

Loulou is confused, everyone seemed to be speaking in riddles, "What's going? Why is it suddenly became awkward?"

Feng Liangyi hid his smile in his teacup, "….." fortune favors the fool's. In the end, an Elixer became a Wingman, which is just sad.

Song Mi, "….." I don't have the face to see anyone.

Ye Lian, "……" I want to disappear now. I don't want to be here at all.

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Author: I have nothing to do and I'm bored….my storage is full… let's mass update. Gift for you lovely dears! Happy New Year!

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