e three of them that they could walk slower. Snowflakes were falling continuously, making the path slippery. 。The Ye family were not newcomers to the palace. Even Ye Qingmei, who was usually low-key,...Mu's words made Ye Wenyan feel that things were gradually developing in an uncontrollable direction.
She was so frightened that she jumped, quickly pulled Mu Shi over, and begged bitterly: "Mother, please don't ask any more, there's nothing, I was just joking with Lord Yun! Right, Lord Yun"
Yun Chen immediately nodded: "Yes, yes, Fourth Sister is just joking with me! Just kidding!"
At this moment, the old madam suddenly roared again: "Audacious! The Imperial Inspectorate is a sacred place in our Northern Qi. Who gave you the audacity to make such a joke with the Chief Inspector of the Imperial Inspectorate What qualifications do you have to speak like that Master Yun governs over everything, how could he possibly be interested in a woman like you Don't think that just because people call you the first beauty of Lin’an City, every man will fall for you. Master Yun is definitely an exception!"
As for this, Yun Chen wasn't refuting nor was he not refuting. Although he was quite displeased with the old lady's tone when speaking to Ye Wenyan, if he were to refute her, wouldn't it seem like he truly had eyes for Ye Wenyan
That won't do, we absolutely can't give people that impression! Once this gets out, who knows what kind of rumors will spread! Even if he doesn't care about public opinion, his superior does! Even though the latter has always denied having feelings for Night Four Sister, after living for so long, he's a celestial emperor who has never been involved in worldly affairs. Suddenly, he kept dragging him to the First Rank General’s Mansion just to support Night Four Sister. Even a fool can see what's going on, can't they
Once the rumor that Yun Chen had his eye on Ye Si Jie reached his ears... Yun Chen shuddered involuntarily, fearing that he might have to take off his own spirit cap!
"Madam, there seems to be a misunderstanding. My relationship with the Fourth Miss is...is that of friends, friends." Yun Chen ignored the Madam entirely and spoke directly to Mu Shi. This left the Madam utterly embarrassed.
Mrs. Mu was also not very happy, so she had miscalculated She always thought that Yun Chen appeared in the General's Mansion twice in a row because of their daughter, Yan'er. She even secretly pondered that if Yun Chen requested to marry Ye Wenyan, it would be a good thing too, at least no one dared to provoke the Imperial Supervisor, and Yan'er wouldn't have to suffer in the General's Mansion.
But at present, it seems not to be the case.
"Then please, Master Yun, keep your distance from my daughter." Mrs. Mu was displeased. "You always do this, causing misunderstandings. You might not care, but my daughter's reputation is important!"
Yun Chen was scolded so badly that his face turned red. He could only repeatedly answer, "Of course, of course, Madam taught me well, I have remembered." Although he said so, he still didn't leave. After accepting Mu Shi's lesson, Yun Chen turned his gaze to Ye Wenyan again and asked with a smile, "Does Fourth Sister have anything you need me to bring"
"What" Ye Wen was startled. He shook his head immediately. "No."
"Really not"
"No, really."
"Then I shall be going now."
"Well then, go back!" she replied, her expression a little downcast.
Yun Chen was helpless. After thinking for a moment, he still couldn't hold back and said, "Last night, the Empress fell while getting ready for bed and was pierced by a hairpin in her heart. The imperial physician almost lost his life. Sister Four, do you think this is a coincidence"
Ye Wenyan blinked, last night Empress Dowager Li felt heartache
My mood instantly lifted, and I felt much brighter. She told Yun Chen, "I lost something, it's silver and looks very nice on the wrist! Lord Yun, would you please help me look for it and ask if anyone has seen it"
Yun Chen was relieved now and smiled, "Of course, I'll send it back to Fourth Sister if I find it."
"That's all, Yun Chen was about to leave, the old madam hurried and asked again: "May I ask when the street curfew will be lifted"
Yun Chen said, “Tomorrow the former emperor will be buried, and the day after tomorrow the new emperor will ascend the throne. After the enthronement ceremony, Lin'an City will no longer be under curfew.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Jian from outside walked in.
The emperor's funeral procession will leave the palace tomorrow morning at half past dawn, as the imperial tomb is a distance from Lin'an City. This morning, all officials in the capital escorted the procession to the city gates, where the Ministry of Rites took over and continued the journey towards the imperial tomb.
It was nearly dusk, long past midday mealtime. Yunchen and the magistrate of Lin'an had already returned to the capital, yet this General Ye Er was just now strolling back.
Yun Chen wanted to ask, but he thought better of it. He needed to find something for Ye Wenyan.
He was about to leave when he saw the magnificent night view and paused for a moment. He quickly clasped his hands together and greeted, "It's Lord Yun! Are you leaving It's past noon, why not stay for a meal"
Yun Chen smiled, "General Ye Er is too kind. This official has urgent business to attend to in the palace, so I'll have to decline the meal."
Night view Sheng was just being polite, it's impossible that she truly wanted to keep Yun Chen for dinner. Seeing Yun Chen refuse, she didn't press the matter further, only politely saying, “Be sure to give Empress Dowager a message when you return.”
Yun Chen narrowed his eyes and smiled slyly, “General Ye Er, rest assured, this official will definitely bring this message to the Empress Dowager. The Empress Dowager will also be very happy that General Ye Er has made such a statement.” He then chuckled twice and added, “If the Ye family had this awareness earlier, how good it would have been.”
Yún Chén left, and Yè Zhàn Shèng stood still, thinking more and more that something about Yún Chén's words didn't feel right.
He looked at Xiao, his eyes full of question, and Xiao's eyes were also full of question.
Please give Empress Dowager my regards. Being recognized as a testament is certainly pleasing, and the Empress Dowager must be very happy. There's nothing wrong with this statement, but Yun Chen's next remark is quite pointed: "If only our family had such awareness earlier."
What kind of awareness does the Ye family have The more I think about it, the more something feels off.
Ye Wenyan was looking at the three people in front of her, her laughter almost couldn't be held back. Mu Shi pulled her, then pulled Ye Feiyu and Ye Qingmei, and the family of four hurried away. Until they walked far away, Mu Shi finally let go of Ye Wenyan and told her: "If you want to laugh, just laugh!"
She couldn't hold it in any longer and burst out laughing.
Ye Feiyu also laughed, Mu Shi thought for a moment and followed suit. Only Ye Qingmei hadn't reacted yet to what was going on, looking at the three people who were laughing non-stop, with an expression of helplessness.
At this moment, the intelligence of the people in the front yard finally came online. Xiao was the first to react, and she said: "Lord Yun, could it be that another Empress Dowager"
The night scene was stunned, another Empress Dowager Yes, now there are two Empress Dowagers in the palace. The biological mother of the Seventh Prince, Yu Shi, has also been honored as Empress Dowager, sitting with Li Empress Dowager in the east and west palaces respectively. How could he have forgotten this!
At the thought of this, Ye Xing's brain felt a surge of sweat. The old madam was so angry that she raised her hand to hit someone, but unfortunately, there was no one handy in her grasp. She was so enraged that she loudly commanded Jun Tao: "Immediately call someone to make an old woman a walking stick, using the best wood, and craft it into a sturdy and imposing staff. Go quickly!"
Jun Tao hurried to take care of it.
Xiao sighed and reminded her husband, “At this juncture, we must absolutely not cause any disruption. The Empress Dowager is very sensitive right now! No matter what we think, we have to keep it to ourselves and take things one step at a time.”
She was finished, and didn't linger any longer. She left with Jinxiu. After walking for a while, she finally remembered to ask Jinxiu: "Has the silver been sent out"
Jinxiu pursed her lips and shook her head: "Madam, the officers won't take it. This servant has really tried her best to send them out, but unfortunately, no one dares to accept it."
Xiao frowned, "The officials in Lin'an Prefecture weren't like this before. Our family hasn't skimped on their reward money. Although Chi Hongfang maintains a neutral stance, his subordinates aren't exactly clean. What's going on today"
In the front yard, Old Madam looked at Ye Xing who was frowning with a helpless sigh.
Don't listen to Old Man Baihu, I know you have ideas, you just forgot about the two Empresses in the palace.
Night scene gave a nod, "Son indeed forgot. For so many years, mother and I have been secretly supporting His Royal Highness the Sixth Prince and Empress Dowager Li. Although things have gone off course now, our stance has always been firm. What's more, there is Hongzhuang on that end. As long as she can give birth to a son, this matter still has room to maneuver."
The old madam also nodded in agreement, "Indeed, historical records show that the third emperor of Northern Qi was just a three-year-old child. Since a child naturally couldn't govern, the Empress Dowager held court and controlled government affairs for fifteen years."
"The night view was brilliant again, and Jing Shen came alive. 'Mother is right,' he said, 'We still have hope. Things aren't as desperate as they seem yet.' "
But one mustn't be too attached to the child in Hongzhuang's belly. What if it's a girl" The old lady's face darkened. "The Empress Dowager has made her intentions very clear. If it's a boy, she will acknowledge it, and so will Sixth Prince. But if it's a girl, I fear this child will have to be raised by us. At that time, Hongzhuang would be labeled a shameless woman by the world, and her life would be unbearable. If she dies without a chance to live, how can the child survive"
Night Scene gritted her teeth, "Mother, rest assured, I'm very clear about the pros and cons."
The old lady shook her head, “No, you don’t understand.” She glanced back, not seeing Xiao Shi return. Then she lowered her voice, "You're thirty-three this year. There's only one wife and one concubine in the back courtyard. Your wife has only given birth to two children, and even Liu Shi, that concubine, has only given birth to one daughter. This lineage is simply too thin. Fei Zhou is a good child, I know you have placed all your hopes on him, this is true. But besides sons, daughters are also what our family needs the most.”
"Mother meant..."
"What I mean is, with Hongzhuang's current situation, if she has a girl, she'll essentially be finished. You need to think about your own future."
The night view cleared up, and the old woman was reminding him to take a concubine, but... “But Shu Bai's temper, her mother also knows. Back then, just one Liu shi made her furious, if there were another...”
"That's because you are incompetent!" The old lady was so angry she wanted to hit him again, "You're a man! If you can't even have the right to take concubines, taken away by your main wife, then you are weak and useless! Just like your dead brother!"
The old madam stomped away, her face etched with frustration. Ye Xing was left standing there for a while, but instead of pondering how to take in a new concubine, his mind was occupied by something else entirely…ties in their bones. 。For example, that stubborn streak, that relentless determination to see things through, from Ye Fei Zhou to Ye Qing Tong to Ye Wen Yan, even to Ye Chu Lian, it's all the same....