Compared to the cold and unkind person at the beginning, Mr. Xue at this time is almost gentle and amiable.
Ye Qinglan raised the corners of her lips slightly, responded with a smile, and retreated gracefully.
Mrs. Xue looked at Ye Qinglan's graceful back, and felt a rare sense of sadness. This smart, smart and beautiful girl was born to that cheap maid Bi Rong. If it came from her own belly, why should she suppress and guard against her everywhere?
Forget it, what are you doing with these useless thoughts? It is only right to think carefully about Ye Yuanzhou's marriage.
Xue's mind was spinning rapidly.
Early the next morning, Ms.
Seeing this, Ye Qingfu felt extremely jealous. She deliberately interrupted: "Sister-in-law, you are pregnant, so you can't stand for a long time. You'd better sit and rest for a while!"
Cui Wan has a gentle and easy-going temperament, and will never let anyone get off the stage. Hearing this, he smiled and responded: "Thank you, Ninth Cousin, for your concern."
Seeing Cui Wan's kind attitude, Ye Qingfu immediately pestered her and started chatting.
Ye Qinglan saw it in her eyes and thought it was funny. Ye Qingfu was too childish and petty, and she had to fight with herself for everything. I was really... too lazy to talk about her anymore!
On this side, Mrs. Xue was immediately elated after receiving Mrs. Zheng's affirmative reply, with a smile on her face: "Sorry, sister-in-law."
Mrs. Zheng smiled lightly and said, "We are all one family, why are you saying such unreasonable things?" Her words were polite, but her tone was not very enthusiastic.
Mrs. Xue had long been used to Mrs. Zheng's indifference and didn't take it seriously. She continued to laugh and said: "There is something else I want to trouble my sister-in-law..." and told Ye Qinglan's suggestion last night: "...if it's convenient
If so, please ask my sister-in-law to help make arrangements so that Duke Dingguo and his wife can see Yuanzhou with their own eyes."
Zheng thought for a while and then agreed: "This is not difficult. However, Yuanzhou is studying in the Imperial College and can only come back once every half month. I'm afraid I can't find a suitable time."
Mrs.
Mrs. Zheng nodded, and the matter was settled.
Two days later, Zheng Yun and his wife went to Changyuan Bofu with the official media and discussed the official wedding date with Zheng and Ye Chengren. They chose the fourth day of May as a good day. It was naturally inconvenient for Ye Qingning to show up on such an occasion.
Staying honestly in Huancui Pavilion. Ye Qinglan is also accompanying her.
At noon that day, Zheng Yun and his wife stayed at Uncle Changyuan's house for lunch. Ye Sheng and Jiang also attended the meeting, which gave the eldest son a lot of face. Li and Xue also entered the banquet together. After the banquet, the female family members
We then went to the side hall to talk.
As Mrs. Xu, she naturally didn't pay much attention to Mrs. Li and Mrs. Xue. She responded with a few gentle and reserved words, and then started talking to Mrs. Zheng in a low voice.
Mrs. Zheng quickly winked at Mrs. Xue, Mrs. Xue immediately understood and immediately said to Mrs. Li with a smile: "Second sister-in-law, eldest sister-in-law and the crown prince's wife probably have something to say, how about we two avoid it for a while?"
Li didn't become suspicious at all. She agreed with a smile and left with Xue.
Mrs. Zheng laughed softly and said, "Sister-in-law, has Sister Min's marriage been decided?"
Mrs. Xu's heart moved, and she responded with a smile: "It's not decided yet. What, do you want to be a matchmaker for Sister Min?"
In front of her natal sister-in-law, Ms. Zheng did not mince words and said straightforwardly: "There is really a suitable one. I don't know if my sister-in-law can like her. He is the eldest son of the third room in our house, his name is Ye Yuanzhou. He is fifteen years old this year.
I am the same age as Sister Min. She was pregnant with a child two years ago and is now studying in the Imperial College. She has a very good appearance and good character. If she marries into the palace in the future, I can also take more care of Sister Min. I don’t know what my sister-in-law means.
How about next?"
Mrs. Xu's eyes flashed slightly, and she didn't know what she was thinking. She responded tactfully: "Since he is Sister Ning's cousin, his appearance and character are definitely not bad. However, I have to go back and discuss this matter with your elder brother.
I’ll get back to you in a few days.”
Mrs. Zheng had already anticipated Mr. Xu's reaction and said with a smile: "It's a life-long matter for Sister Min, so naturally we have to think about it carefully. Sister-in-law can just go back and discuss it slowly with her eldest brother. By the way, if it's convenient, I'll let Yuan Yuan know it in a few days.
Wouldn't it be better if I come back from the mainland and see my sister-in-law in person?"
Mrs. Xu was moved after hearing this. If she is in love with her, it is naturally a good thing. If she is not in love with her, it doesn't matter if she pushes her away.
After thinking for a moment, Mrs. Xu agreed to the matter.
Mrs. Zheng was slightly relieved when she saw that things went well. After seeing off her brother and sister-in-law, she sent Dongyan to Hefeng Courtyard to tell Mr. Xue the good news.
Mrs. Xue had always been uneasy. After hearing the good news, she was overjoyed and excited. She casually rewarded Dong Yan with a silver lock. After Dong Yan left, Mrs. Xue immediately wrote a letter and ordered it to be sent to Zhengzhou overnight.
Early the next morning, I went to Luomei Courtyard to thank Mrs. Zheng.
Mrs. Zheng smiled and said: "Don't thank me in a hurry. Whether this will happen or not, I can't say now. I have made an appointment with my sister-in-law. In five days, she and her eldest brother will come to visit together. At that time, you
Bring Yuanzhou to show up. You must tell Yuanzhou to behave well."
Mrs. Xue agreed one by one, but she was thinking in her heart. Ye Yuanzhou must not know about this meeting. Otherwise, it would be strange for him to obey her orders and arrangements...
Ye Qinglan soon learned the news and was quietly relieved.
If there is anyone who is more nervous and anxious about Ye Yuanzhou's marriage than her, that person is none other than Xue. With Xue's shrewdness, it would be a trivial matter to just make up any excuse to lure Ye Yuanzhou back.
From now on, she just needs to wait and watch the show.
But Ye Qingfu has been kept in the dark. Xue sent someone to deliver a letter to Ye Yuanzhou, but she didn't know anything about it. So, when Ye Yuanzhou showed up at Hefeng Yuan four days later, Ye Qingfu was surprised and happy at the same time, smiling.
He greeted me: "Brother, why are you back suddenly?"
Ye Yuanzhou's eyes hurriedly swept across Ye Qinglan's face, paused for a second or two, then moved away as if nothing had happened, and said to Ye Qingfu: "My mother was sick, and someone sent me a letter, so I took leave of absence and came back.
"
Ye Qingfu was startled. When did her mother get sick? She was obviously in good spirits!
Mr.
Ye Yuanzhou took a few glances and felt a little strange in his heart. His mother's complexion looked good, but she didn't look like a patient at all. Maybe she just missed him and found an excuse to let him come back!
Thinking like this, Ye Yuanzhou had a smile on his face, and he didn't ask any further questions. He only asked about Xue's physical condition with concern. Xue made a few random remarks and dealt with Ye Yuanzhou.
Ye Qinglan sat aside calmly and did not interrupt from the beginning to the end. Unfortunately, it is not easy to be the background. Ye Yuanzhou finally couldn't help it anymore and looked over proactively: "Third sister, it's rare for me to come back here once
, why are you ignoring me?"
As soon as he said this, Mr. Xue's cold and warning eyes drifted over.
Come on, if you have the ability to take care of your son, what's the use of glaring at her! Ye Qinglan secretly cursed in her heart, but she had a gentle and pleasant smile on her face: "Brother must be very tired when he rushes back in such a hurry. Why don't you go back first?
Let’s have a good rest in the house for a while and then go out to have dinner.”
Mrs. Xue immediately responded: "Sister Lan is right, Yuanzhou, you go back and have a good rest first. I will have someone call you after dinner."
Ye Yuanzhou had no choice but to respond with a smile, and quickly glanced at Ye Qinglan before leaving.
Mrs. Xue did not miss this small movement and gritted her teeth secretly. After Ye Yuanzhou left, his face suddenly sank and he looked at Ye Qinglan coldly: "Sister Lan, you also go back to the house and rest." So as not to stay under her nose.
It's an eyesore underneath.
Ye Qinglan stood up wisely and said: "My daughter will leave now. The sixth sister invited her to Huancui Pavilion in the morning. I will go there later, and I will probably stay in Huancui Pavilion for dinner in the evening. Please ask mother's permission."
Mrs. Xue wished that she would not appear in front of Ye Yuanzhou, so there was no reason why she should not be allowed to do so, so she immediately said: "Since Sister Ning invites you to go, just go."
Ye Qinglan resigned with a smile.
Ye Qingfu complained with some dissatisfaction: "Mom, it's rare for eldest brother to come back, but third sister didn't even come back for dinner. Why didn't you scold her and instead agreed?"
Mrs.
Ye Qingfu was scolded for no reason, and she felt aggrieved. She didn't know what exactly her words had angered her mother. Her mother had a gloomy face, and it was really scary to look at her.
Forget it, it would be better for her to say less.
On this night, there were only two brothers and sisters, Xue and Ye Yuanzhou, in the dining room of Hefeng Yuan. The table was full of exquisite dishes, but Ye Yuanzhou had no taste when eating. He stopped using his chopsticks after only eating a bowl of rice. He secretly made plans in his mind.
Then, when it was late at night, I quietly slipped to Ye Qinglan to say a few words...
Mr. Xue saw this and felt naturally unhappy. But it was hard to tell.
After a while, Ying'er came over and reported: "Madam, Miss Six wants Miss Ten to sleep in Huancui Pavilion tonight. Please tell your servant to report it."
Mr. Xue agreed very readily. She was very satisfied with Ye Qinglan's knowledge and interest.
Disappointment flashed across Ye Yuanzhou's eyes.
The next morning, after breakfast, Ye Yuanzhou smiled and said: "Mother, I only took one day's leave. If mother's health is not serious, I will go back to the Imperial College now."
Naturally, Ms.
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