The scumbag was secretly having an affair, while I was openly having an affair with the prince.

Chapter 129 Stripped of the Marquisate

This "Shu'er" came from the depths of his heart.

She used to have nothing but him, her beloved brother Huai. No matter what she got, she would always share it with him first. Back then, she was quiet, obedient, and gentle. Even though she had practiced martial arts since childhood, she always evoked a protective instinct in people.

However, ever since Luo Lixian appeared, his heart has been devoted to her.

Luo Lixian is generous, warm, and understanding. She will encourage him to be brave and enterprising when he is down, unlike Ye Shishu, who always talks about his father and brothers, making him feel that no matter how hard he tries, he can't compare to the Ye family father and son who have made great achievements in battle.

From that time on, he gradually became indifferent to her.

The losses he has experienced in the past two months are pains he can never bear in his life.

What he truly regrets is losing her—Ye Shishu!

His deeply affectionate whisper instantly drew everyone's attention, but two people remained oblivious.

"Your Highness, I'm getting a little tired of standing. Could I rest in the carriage for a bit?"

Seeing the faint blue under her eyes, Yu Chi Ling knew she wasn't faking exhaustion. She hadn't slept all night in search of Ninth Aunt. The reason she had been able to hold on until now was because she had a strong physique from practicing martial arts since childhood. Anyone else would have collapsed from exhaustion long ago!

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, he bent down and scooped her up in his arms. Before leaving, he glanced at You Jianbin and said to Wen Yan, "Send the writing materials and memorials to the carriage! I will be waiting at the Marquis's residence for the imperial decree to be issued today!"

"Yes!" Wen Yan accepted the order.

You Jianbin felt as if he had been struck on the top of the head, jolted violently, and then, watching his departing figure, collapsed to the ground in utter despair.

Seeing that You Qingrou was unconscious on the ground and no one was paying attention to her, Madam Ma finally softened a bit and ordered the servants to send You Qingrou back to her room before her marriage, and asked the doctor brought by the Wei family to take a look at You Qingrou again.

Wei Yonghuai didn't even glance at You Qingrou, his newlywed wife. His gaze was fixed on the direction where Yu Chiling had left, his shoulders slumped, as if his soul had been taken away.

Ever since that dream, every time he thought about reality, he felt an unbearable heartache. If he hadn't met Luo Lixian and had been devoted to Ye Shishu, they would be married by now, following their parents' wishes, and the man holding her would only be him…

Madam Ge was furious about You Qingrou's pregnancy with an illegitimate child. As soon as Yuchi Ling left, she immediately ordered her maids to bring pen and ink, and then had Wei Guangzheng write a letter of divorce for her son in public.

She threw the letter of divorce hard in Wen's face and cursed hatefully, "Don't say that our Wei family is heartless. No one can accept your daughter doing such a thing! All these years I have treated you like a sister, and this is how you repay us. From now on, you better watch yourself and don't think about having any more relations with our Wei family!"

Her willingness to openly confront the Wen family was somewhat impulsive, but not entirely.

I heard that Hua Ping's disguise as a woman has been exposed by Prince Cheng, and the Crown Prince's plan has failed. Therefore, there is no need for the Wei family to continue to win over the Wen family.

On the way here, I heard that Prince Cheng openly wanted to impeach You Jianbin. If the impeachment succeeded, You Jianbin and Lady Wen would become commoners who could not be respected.

As for the Wei family, Luo Lixian and her son have reconciled. Although it's still a clandestine affair, Luo Lixian is not only the Crown Prince's concubine but also the lost fifth princess of Beilin Kingdom. No matter how bad the Wei family is, they will definitely be better off than before.

So, what reason does she have to maintain a good relationship with the Wen family?

Ye Gengxin and his son had been watching the show as the two families broke off relations. Now that the show was almost over, Ye Gengxin said to You Jianchuan and Madam Ma, "Don't rush to move out now. Let's wait until Prince Cheng submits his memorial to the Emperor."

If it were anyone else, they would probably be beaming with joy at the prospect of inheriting the title of marquis. But You Jianchuan and Madam Ma looked apprehensive, even somewhat at a loss.

Ye Shiting understood their feelings and considerately comforted them, "Second Uncle, Second Aunt, there's no need to worry. His Highness Prince Cheng's decision is also what we've always wanted to do. This Marquis's Mansion is the result of my maternal grandfather's life's work, and now it has been squandered into an empty shell by my eldest uncle and aunt. I'm sure you're heartbroken. Now that the Marquis's Mansion is in your hands, we believe you can definitely protect its last bit of reputation."

Upon mentioning their deceased father, You Jianchuan and Ma's anxious expressions immediately turned resolute.

When the couple looked at You Jianbin and Wen Shi, who were lying paralyzed on the ground, they no longer concealed their hatred for them.

"Dad, I'm going to the outhouse." Ye Shijun suddenly called out, then winked at Gu Simo.

Gu Simo lowered her eyes and followed him away.

"..." Ye Gengxin watched them leave with a dark expression on his face.

I know they have a good relationship, but they should at least be more discreet in public. After all, their Ye family's 'second daughter-in-law' was buried less than a month ago, and to put it bluntly, her body is still warm!

……

Outside the gate of the Marquis's mansion.

Inside the carriage, Yu Chi Ling took out a memorial from his robes and handed it to Wen Yan.

Wen Yan accepted it with a smile.

After Wen Yan left, Yu Chi Ling pulled Ye Shi Shu onto his lap and asked her in a low voice, "Do you need to go back to the manor to sleep?"

Ye Shishu leaned on his shoulder and said, "I won't be able to sleep if I don't find Ninth Aunt. Since we've already decided to take action against You Jianbin and the Wen family, we should finish them off before resting." She paused, then added, "I have a feeling that Ninth Aunt is in this Marquis's mansion. No matter what, even if Father refuses to change the heir to the Marquis's title, I will search the entire mansion!"

Yu Chi Ling lowered his head and gently rubbed his cheek against hers.

"Then I'll hold you and let you sleep for a while."

"Mmm." Ye Shishu took the initiative to kiss his handsome face.

Yu Chi Ling tightened his arms around her, buried his handsome face in her swan-like neck, and sucked on it several times. "Don't get any more aroused."

Ye Shi shrank her neck, her face flushed, and said, "Who stirred things up? It was clearly you who wanted to!"

"Ah."

Hearing his calm and collected response, Ye Shishu dared not utter another sound and quickly closed her eyes, pretending to be asleep.

Yu Chi Ling smiled and adjusted her sleeping position so that she could sleep more comfortably in his arms.

She didn't know how much time had passed when Ye Shishu was awakened by the sound of horses' hooves.

Yu Chi Ling reached out and lifted the carriage curtain, whereupon a eunuch jumped down from his horse. Upon seeing them inside the carriage, the eunuch hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, "Greetings, Your Highness Prince Cheng, greetings, Princess Cheng. His Majesty has already read Your Highness Prince Cheng's memorial and has specially ordered this servant to come and deliver the imperial decree."

"Mm." Yu Chi Ling nodded.

The eunuch then turned and entered the gate of the Marquis's residence.

……

In the small courtyard where You Jianbin and Madam Wen lived, all the servants in the mansion were present, except for the Wei family of three.

After the imperial edict was issued, the atmosphere was solemn and silent.

Especially for You Jianbin, it was like the sky had fallen and the earth had collapsed; he was desperate and miserable.

An hour...

Prince Cheng managed to have the emperor strip him of his marquisate in just one hour…