NFBE Chapter 41 Visiting the Door to Discuss Marriage
Chapter 41 Visiting the Door to Discuss Marriage
Meanwhile, Ye Shishu and Ye Shiting did not stay at the villa for long. After finishing You Qingrou's business, they returned to the General's Mansion.
As soon as Ye Shijun returned home, they summoned him to the study.
Also summoned to the study was the imperial physician, Zhou Zheng.
Ye Shishu took out a packet of medicinal powder.
After examining the items, Zhou Zheng frowned and asked, "Third Miss, is it Hua Xiang Pavilion's sleeping potion again?"
Ye Shishu said with a sullen face, "This time I got it from my cousin You Qingrou."
You Qingrou attempted to bribe the cook at Ziqiong Manor to drug her elder brothers' food and drink. Fortunately, Ziqiong Manor belonged to Prince Cheng, so she not only did it effortlessly, but the cook also voluntarily handed over the drug.
Ye Shiting asked, "Uncle Zhou, how much do you know about the Huaxiang Pavilion?"
Zhou Zheng said, "Huaxiang Pavilion is skilled in both medicine and poison. Although it is a martial arts school, it has always upheld the belief of helping the common people and enjoys a great reputation and respect in the martial arts world. To be honest, Young Master, Second Young Master, and Third Miss, I really don't understand why the people of Huaxiang Pavilion would do such despicable things and repeatedly help the Marquis of Yufeng's mansion to harm people?"
Ye Shijun said with disgust, "Could it be that their claim to save the world is just a facade? Such deceitful and fraudulent sects are not uncommon in the martial arts world. Perhaps this Huaxiang Pavilion is one of them!"
Zhou Zheng's eyes were filled with complicated emotions. He had already used Hua Xiang Ge's sleeping pills twice, which had clearly shattered his long-standing respect for Hua Xiang Ge.
Ye Shishu asked, "Uncle Zhou, if we want to find people from Huaxiang Pavilion, what channels do we have?"
Zhou Zheng shook his head with difficulty, "I heard that Huaxiang Pavilion is located in a secret realm, where its disciples are all in seclusion to study. Only after they have passed the qualification test can they enter the world, and they will hide their identities after entering the world. To find them, you can only rely on the word 'fate'."
Ye Shishu's expression turned somewhat grim.
In her previous life, Madam Wen introduced people from Huaxiang Pavilion to the Wei family to treat her, and it was a man named Hua Ping who helped the Wei family poison her. It was because the other party was from Huaxiang Pavilion that no one suspected the poison she had been given.
If the people of Huaxiang Pavilion are really that hard to find, then how did the Wen family come into contact with them?
Is it just a matter of fate?
If that's the case, then any chance encounter can lead to aiding and abetting evil and disregarding human life. In that case, wouldn't Huaxiang Pavilion's so-called salvation of the world be utter nonsense?
What's the difference between such a sect remaining in the world and causing harm?
Seeing her gloomy expression, Ye Shijun patted her shoulder and comforted her, "Little sister, don't worry, I have already arranged for people to keep an eye on the Yufeng Marquis's residence. If they contact the people from Huaxiang Pavilion again, we will catch that person."
Ye Shishu looked up at him, forcing a smile, "Mm."
She not only wanted to find the man named Hua Ping to avenge the poisoning she suffered in her previous life, but she also suspected that her mother's death was related to this man!
If what she guessed was true, then she would not only be looking for that person named Hua Ping, but also for Hua Xiangge to avenge her mother's death!
only……
This matter cannot be told to my eldest and second brothers yet. They are the future of the Ye family, and we must not let them get involved in the struggle with the martial arts sects.
Ye Shiting suddenly asked, "Shijun, how is You Qingbo doing?"
Mentioning You Qingbo, Ye Shijun couldn't help but chuckle, "Big brother, you can trust me to handle things. I guarantee that from now on, he'll tremble at the sight of any woman!"
Ye Shishu chuckled to himself.
She came up with the idea, but given her second brother's personality, You Qingbo's fate would only be more tragic than she imagined.
However, his second brother's words clearly indicated that there were some details that were inconvenient to disclose.
Early the next morning.
Ninth Aunt, along with Chunliu and Xiahua, helped Ye Shishu with her dressing and told her something: "Your Highness, the Wei family went to the Yufeng Marquis's residence early this morning with a matchmaker and betrothal gifts."
Ye Shishu immediately perked up, "What were my uncle and aunt's reactions?"
Aunt Jiu laughed and said, "Marquis Yufeng and his wife directly rejected the Wei family. I heard that the Wei family returned to their mansion with the betrothal gifts, and their faces were not good."
Ye Shishu covered her mouth and said, "We're in for a show."
"Third Miss!" A guard suddenly reported, "Madam Fan has arrived. The eldest young master requests your presence in the front hall."
"Okay, I'll go right away." Ye Shishu nodded.
Before long, she led Ninth Aunt, Chunliu, and Xiahua to the front hall.
In the main hall, the elderly woman in her sixties sitting in the main seat was their father's aunt, and the great-aunt of the three siblings, Madam Ye.
The man and woman sitting to her left were her grandson Fan Yunru and granddaughter Fan Yunying.
Fan Yunying was her elder brother's betrothed since childhood.
Perhaps because she was neglected by Fan Yunying in her previous life, when she saw this family again in this life, she felt not only no enthusiasm, but even a slight sense of disgust.
"Shu'er greets her great-aunt, cousin Yunru, and cousin Yunru." However, she was still careful with etiquette and greeted the three of them in turn.
Fan Yunru and Fan Yunying stood up from their seats at the same time and greeted her affectionately, "Cousin Shu'er."
Ye Shishu observed them discreetly.
Fan Yunru hadn't shown his face much in her previous life, so she didn't have a deep impression of him. She only knew that Fan Yunru had passed the imperial examination the year she got married and later became a local official.
The man before her, Fan Yunru, was refined and cultured, exuding an air of scholarly elegance. However, the inexplicable intensity in his gaze made her somewhat uncomfortable.
As for Fan Yunying, she was delicate with a distinctive oval face, arched eyebrows, and almond-shaped eyes. While not quite a beauty that could topple kingdoms, she was certainly a stunning woman.
Just like in her previous life, Fan Yunying, who was not yet married to Ye Shishu, was very affectionate towards her. "Cousin Shu'er, we heard that the Emperor has bestowed upon you the title of Princess Consort of Prince Cheng. Our family is very happy for you. Grandmother has been unable to sleep for nights on end, wishing she could fly to the capital immediately, for fear of missing your wedding with Prince Cheng."
Ye Shishu looked at Madam Fan with a polite smile and said, "I feel really bad that my aunt, uncle, cousin, cousin, and cousins are so concerned about my marriage."
Madam Fan praised affectionately, "It's been years since I last saw Shu'er, and she has grown even more beautiful. I dare say that in this capital, if Shu'er's beauty is second, then no one would dare to claim to be first! No wonder His Highness Prince Cheng is so fond of our Shu'er. Even I, as a woman, feel that I can't get enough of Shu'er's beauty, and the more I look at her, the more fascinated I become!"
Ye Shishu pretended to be shy and lowered her head, but secretly curled her lips when they couldn't see her.
Does this count as praising her for using her looks to please men?
Not to mention her inner grumbling, even Ye Shiting and Ye Shijun frowned upon hearing Madam Fan's words.
Their younger sister is the legitimate daughter of the prestigious General Zhihe's mansion. Even if the marriage between Prince Cheng and her wasn't based on mutual affection, it was at least a match of equal social standing. If their younger sister won Prince Cheng's favor through her beauty, what would that make her?
“Aunt, you must be tired from your long journey. I’ve already prepared a courtyard for you as instructed by my father. Why don’t you let Uncle Hao take you to rest first?” Ye Shiting said, getting up.
It's also because Madam Fan didn't understand him; she only saw his composure and aloofness, but didn't notice the sudden coldness in his eyes.
Madam Fan chuckled and said, "My health is not as good as that of a young person, and I do need to rest. Shi Ting, I'll have Ru'er take me to rest first. Yun Ying hasn't seen you for many years, and now that she's finally seeing you again, you should spend more time with her."
"Grandmother..." Fan Yunying blushed instantly.
“Cousin Yunying must be tired too.” Ye Shiting looked at Fan Yunying and said calmly, “She should take care of her health and go back to her room to rest first.”
Fan Yunying didn't understand the other meaning and just thought he was concerned about her, so she nodded with a blush.
Hao Fu then stepped forward to lead the way for the three of them.
Just then, the gatekeeper suddenly announced, "Young Master, Second Young Master, Third Miss, Marquis Yufeng and his wife, along with his second cousin, have arrived, accompanied by a matchmaker. They say they've come to discuss marriage arrangements with the Second Young Master!"