These words, even if they weren't shocking to everyone present, astonished all the guests who heard them.
However, if Yan Xiaye really intends to contest the position of heir, now is indeed the best time.
After a momentary silence, several men who had already entered the courtyard came out one after another, politely inviting Yan Xiaye inside for a conversation, no longer ignoring her as they had earlier.
In their view, offending Qin Jingyi for the sake of a young lady without actual power was certainly not worthwhile.
But when this young lady might become the future heir, it was a different matter altogether.
As Yan Xiaye spoke these words, she had anticipated this outcome, yet she didn't expect these people to be even more eager than she was.
Additionally, there were those who supported Qin Jingyi, watching from a distance, reporting swiftly, and more who watched coldly, silently contemplating which side had the greater chance of winning, not rushing to offer their loyalty.
