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

Chapter 74, Family**

Upon hearing the voice, Ye Shijun rushed out of the room, his eyes shining with excitement, "Your Highness, you've arrived!"

Ye Shiting followed closely out of the room, subtly pushing his brother behind him, and bowed to Yuchi Ling.

"Brother-in-law, no need for formalities." Yu Chi Ling raised his hand, his gaze involuntarily drifting into the room.

The matchmaker helped Ye Shishu out.

Then the group headed towards the main courtyard.

Ye Gengxin had just returned home from the military camp yesterday, and after being 'missing' for many days, he had clearly recovered. At this moment, he sat upright in the main seat of the hall, waiting for his daughter to come and say goodbye.

For the straightforward and easygoing Ye Shijun, his sister marrying the hero in his heart was a cause for great joy. But for Ye Gengxin, looking at his daughter kneeling before him, he was filled with sorrow and reluctance.

"My dear daughter, get up quickly." He stood up and helped his daughter up, then tilted his head back slightly to take a breath. He turned around and handed his daughter's hand to Yuchi Ling in the wheelchair, and said solemnly, "Your Highness, today I entrust Shu'er to you. I hope you will treat her well from now on!"

Yu Chi Ling reached out and grasped Ye Shi Shu's hand, pulling her abruptly onto his lap. He wrapped his arms around her waist and nodded to Ye Geng Xin, "Don't worry, Father-in-law, I will."

After saying that, he gave Wenyan and Wenmo a meaningful look.

The two henchmen understood and quickly carried the wheelchair out of the hall, then hurried towards the main entrance—

Ye Gengxin's face darkened. "..."

Why are you walking so fast? He still has something to say to his daughter!

Only Ye Shijun laughed heartily, nudging Ye Shiting with his elbow, "Big brother, it seems the prince doesn't need us to carry our little sister to the bridal sedan chair! But this kind of wedding procession is certainly more prestigious than riding in a sedan chair!"

According to etiquette, when a bride gets married, her brothers carry her out of the house and onto the bridal sedan chair. However, Prince Cheng was so impatient that he grabbed her and ran away as if he were snatching her away, so they didn't even have a chance to carry their sister.

However, although he couldn't carry his younger sister onto the bridal sedan chair, escorting her to the wedding was still essential.

Ye Shiting glared at him and said in a low voice, "Let's go."

Outside the General's Mansion Gate—

The wedding procession was long and impressive, like a dragon that stretched as far as the eye could see.

Although the Prince Cheng's Mansion is less than five miles from the General's Mansion, so the need for a ten-mile-long dowry was unnecessary, the few miles between the Prince Cheng's Mansion and the General's Mansion were still decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, and the sound of gongs and drums was rare in terms of scale and attention to detail.

In a wheelchair.

Ye Shishu couldn't help but secretly pat someone's chest and complain in a low voice, "Why are you walking so fast? Can't you let me talk to Dad a little longer?"

Yu Chi Ling held her waist tightly and replied in a low voice, "Aren't you going to hurry up and watch you and your father cry your hearts out? You married into the Prince Cheng's mansion, not sold into it. You'll have plenty of opportunities to see them in the future!"

Ye Shishu, who had initially complained, felt a surge of warmth welling up in her heart as she listened to his words.

Her heart fluttered, and she couldn't help but rest her head on his shoulder.

She didn't feel ashamed of his way of welcoming the bride, since her head was covered by a veil and she couldn't see anything anyway.

Today, the Prince Cheng's Mansion is bustling with carriages and guests, a stark contrast to its usual deserted state.

On the occasion of his son's wedding, Emperor Yuchi Sheng and Consort Lan arrived at the Prince Cheng's residence early in the morning.

Because of his 'legs and feet are not convenient', Yu Chi Ling sat in a wheelchair and went through the wedding ceremony with Ye Shi Shu.

The entire ceremony was solemn and went smoothly.

Amidst cheers and applause, the newlyweds were led into their bridal chamber.

When the veil was lifted, Ye Shishu's gaze was instantly drawn to the person beside the bed, and she exclaimed with delight, "Ninth Aunt! You're back?"

"This servant congratulates Your Highness and Your Highness on their marriage, wishing them a long and happy life together and many children!" Ninth Aunt curtsied and offered her congratulations.

"Ninth Aunt, get up quickly!" Ye Shishu hurriedly raised her hand.

"Cough!" The man, who had been completely ignored, couldn't help but cough.

Ye Shishu turned to look at him, and said with a wry smile, "It's not easy to see Ninth Aunt, what's wrong with me being happy?"

With a smile, Ninth Aunt presented them with the nuptial wine and said, "After drinking the nuptial wine, may the Prince and Princess grow old together for all eternity!"

As Ye Shishu watched the man reach out and take the wine glass, her eyes, which had been full of joy, dimmed slightly.

Will we grow old together in every lifetime...?

If one day his beloved returns to his side, will she still stay with him?

"Hmm?" Noticing her unusual expression, Yu Chi Ling paused slightly in his hand, holding the wine glass. "What's wrong?"

Ye Shishu quickly took the wine glass, smiled at him, and said, "It feels like a dream." Then she leaned forward, took his arm, and looked at him with her eyes crinkling.

She was wearing makeup, her face as red as a peach, making her already stunning beauty even more captivating. Her smile, with its curved eyebrows, was both innocent and alluring, charming and seductive, instantly igniting a fiery passion in Yu Chi Ling's eyes.

"Your Highness, let's drink the nuptial cup together," Ninth Aunt urged with a smile.

Yu Chi Ling realized he had lost his composure and pursed his lips awkwardly.

When they were drinking the nuptial wine, Ye Shishu glanced at him casually and saw his ears were red and hot.

She found it amusing; how could he, who was usually so domineering and shameless, suddenly show such a tender side?

After collecting the empty cups, Ninth Aunt did not leave. Suddenly, she said to Yuchi Ling, "Your Highness, everything is ready. We are just waiting for them to take action."

Upon hearing this, Ye Shishu couldn't help but ask, "What are you preparing? Who's going to take action?"

Yu Chi Ling smiled slightly, "No need to worry, just come with me to watch the show."

In a garden somewhere.

Ye Shijun and Ye Shiting avoided the people in the mansion under the pretext of enjoying the scenery.

"Brother, there are three 'spy' locations around the new house, and I think there are even people from the palace there. What are they up to?"

"I don't know either." Ye Shiting squinted at the direction of the bridal chamber and said in a deep voice, "Be careful. Be sure to protect your little sister tonight."

Ye Shijun's expression turned serious, and he stopped being so nonchalant.

Several groups of people were 'squatting' in the Prince's mansion. This was no longer normal; it was clear that someone was trying to deal with the newcomer!

"Second Uncle..." Suddenly a maid ran towards them, "Second Uncle, you're here! I've been looking for you everywhere!"

"What do you want?" Ye Shijun asked with a grin.

"Second Uncle, the Prince requests your presence. He says he has something to say to you," the maid said respectfully, her head bowed.

"Oh, let's go then." Ye Shijun agreed to go with her without even thinking.

The maidservant hurriedly led the way for him.

However, just as the maid turned around, Ye Shiting struck her on the back of the neck with a palm strike.

Ye Shijun frowned and asked, "Big brother, why did you knock her out?"