Madam Is A Sensational Figure In The City Chapter 4: Preventing Her From Committing Adultery

“Hmph, I can’t be bothered to argue with you, my dear Second Sister-in-law.”

Yan Jinyi cast a dismissive look at him, tossing the twig aside. With her hands clasped behind her back, she walked into the mansion before her.

Huo Zihang trailed behind her, his eyes locked onto her retreating figure.

A year prior, Yan Jinyi had sought out the Huo Family of her own volition, requesting they honor a marriage pact personally penned by the grandfather of Huo Zihang.

Given that the eldest brother was already wedded at that time, the second brother was naturally the one to fulfill the arrangement.

Huo Zihang and the other Huo family members retained a hazy recollection of her.

She had always been meek and reserved, never daring to lift her gaze when returning home. Even during mealtimes, she would wait until everyone had finished before stealthily slipping into the kitchen like a phantom.

Whispers circulated that despite three years in the entertainment industry, she remained a mere extra.

He’d always perceived her as plain, yet she had blossomed into a veritable beauty.

Her skin, in particular, was remarkably soft and smooth.

But was Yan Jinyi truly this formidable?

‘Could her inner demons have surfaced, prompting her to orchestrate a charade with the family due to prolonged neglect from Second Brother?’

“Are your legs broken, or were you born without them? Even the crippled would crawl faster than you.”

Yan Jinyi’s voice cut through the air again. Huo Zihang reflexively touched his nose. As he prepared to retort with an insult of his own, a dull ache resurfaced in the spot where the broomstick had struck him earlier.

‘This woman is truly… infuriatingly cunning!’

The entirety of the Huo Family manor was enveloped in silence, save for a few servants diligently attending to their tasks nearby.

The opulent décor of the mansion also captured Yan Jinyi’s attention.

‘Exquisite. The design aesthetic of this period is truly unique.’

She ambled through the space, her fingers brushing against various objects as she examined them.

‘This black contraption must be a television set, correct? It’s astonishing that the performances of renowned opera singers can be broadcast for all to see through this device.’

Huo Zihang harbored a secret disdain for Yan Jinyi as he observed her nonchalantly strolling through the courtyard like a person of consequence.

“Listen, Second Brother splurged a fortune on that painting acquired from an auction. If you dare to smudge it, you’d best be cautious, or Second Brother will seek your demise!”

Upon hearing his warning, Yan Jinyi shot a piercing glare at Huo Zihang, sending a shiver down his spine. He promptly silenced himself.

‘Blast it all, why is this woman so imposing? I detect a resemblance to Second Brother in her demeanor.’

“I’m retiring to my room. Notify me when dinner is prepared.”

Pointing a finger at his own nose, Huo Zihang questioned her in disbelief, “You’re actually commanding me to inform you when it’s dinnertime?”

Yan Jinyi narrowed her eyes and coolly inquired, “Why? Do you harbor any objections?”

‘Uh…’

The chilling sensation returned.

Huo Zihang hastily shook his head, responding, “I will inform you.”

“That’s more like it.”

The Huo Family’s estate was vast. In addition to the main residence, a smaller mansion stood at the rear, designated for the accommodation of the household staff.

The main residence comprised four floors, with a considerable number of rooms remaining vacant.

Most of the family’s principals resided on the second and third floors.

Her assigned room was situated at the far end of the second floor, having previously served as a storage area.

Gazing at the room’s simple furnishings, Yan Jinyi could scarcely reconcile them with the opulent décor downstairs.

Nonetheless, the former occupant had evidently maintained the space with meticulous care and tidiness.

Soon, her attention was drawn to a photo frame resting on the bedside table.

It displayed an enlarged photograph of a couple.

‘This is called a photograph in this era, is it not?’

The background was a vibrant, festive red, and a man and woman stood side-by-side in the image.

The young woman, without any makeup, possessed striking beauty, her smile tinged with a touch of shyness.

That woman was her.

More precisely, she was the former inhabitant of this very body.

The man standing beside her wore a solemn expression.

His features were exceptionally handsome, his lips thin and pressed firmly together, devoid of any hint of a smile.

Indeed, he appeared somewhat displeased and irritated.

In her own time, the proprietor of the world’s most esteemed estate was a renowned gentleman celebrated for his good looks. However, the man depicted in the photograph surpassed even that individual's attractiveness.

‘Could this be Huo Xishen, my nominal husband, the Second Young Master of the Huo Family and the current head of the Huo Family Group?’

According to the former owner’s memories, Huo Xishen had departed for America to establish a new company shortly after their official marriage. Since that time, he had never returned.