Cui Yu thought of the time when he boldly confessed his love, and his heart beat uncontrollably. He couldn't help but blush and lower his head, so he missed Ye Yuanzhou's gloomy expression.
"That time...which time was it?" Ye Yuanzhou tried hard to suppress the jealousy that was about to erupt in his heart, and managed to squeeze out a calm voice: "Why are you still hesitating in front of me? Tell me.
Listen, maybe I can help you in the future."
Cui Yu's eyes lit up and he raised his head happily: "Really? Thank you very much for that... Hey, Brother Ye, why do you look so ugly? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?"
Of course it's uncomfortable! He feels uncomfortable all over! Why can the nerd in front of him express his love openly, but he has to suppress all his feelings in his heart. He has to be forced to get engaged and marry another woman...
Ye Yuanzhou secretly gritted his teeth and tried his best to calm down a little: "I'm in good health, there's nothing uncomfortable. Where did you just say, please continue."
Cui Yu had a look of concern on his face: "You look so ugly, you must be sick. It's better to have a doctor come and take a look! If anything happens, we'll talk about it later."
Yes, you will have to go back to the Imperial College in a few days. Then, if you ask questions slowly, you will always know everything!
Ye Yuanzhou took a deep breath, composed himself, and responded with a smile: "Thank you for your concern. I will send someone to call the doctor when I get back later."
Cui Yu felt relieved and said with a smile: "You don't have to send me off. Qinfangyuan is right in front. I can just go there by myself. Please go back quickly!"
Ye Yuanzhou nodded. Watching Cui Yu's figure disappear in front of his eyes, the smile slowly disappeared from his eyes, and his handsome face became gloomy. He stood there for a long time before turning around and returning to Hefeng Courtyard.
According to Ye Yuanzhou's thoughts, he wanted to rush to Ye Qinglan immediately and ask her what was going on with Cui Yu. But Xue was staring at him so closely that he didn't even let him have a chance to see Ye Qinglan alone. Here we are.
At night, they even sent enough manpower to "serve" him, let alone sneaking out of the house alone. Even if he coughed, someone would immediately ask politely what was going on.
Every day, he only had the opportunity to see Ye Qinglan when greeting him or having a meal. With Mr. Xue present, he did not even dare to say a word to Ye Qinglan.
Ye Yuanzhou had no choice but to suppress all his thoughts temporarily.
Ye Qinglan's life is not easy either. She has just offended Ms.
.The rest of the time, just stay in your own room.
She was so busy that she had no choice but to do needlework to pass the time. After practicing for several months, her needlework skills had not improved much. However, she finally didn't get stuck on her fingers like before.
After the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, it was considered the New Year. Ye Chengli had to rush back to Zhengzhou. Before leaving, he couldn't help but tell Mr. Xue: "...you live in the mansion and take good care of Sister Fu and Sister Lan."
.”
Ye Qingfu is the Xue family's own child. She loves her very much, so there is no need to say more. Therefore, Ye Chengli's instructions are actually hinting that the Xue family should treat Ye Qinglan better.
Although Mrs.
Ye Chengli hummed and looked at Ye Yuanzhou again: "Yuanzhou, now that you are engaged, you are considered an adult. From now on, you must be more cautious in your words and deeds. In the future, you might as well interact with Zheng Junyan more in the Imperial College."
Ye Yuanzhou did not dare to show any signs of strangeness and responded respectfully.
Ye Chengli finally looked at his youngest daughter, Ye Qinglan. After a year, Ye Qinglan had grown a lot taller, and her eyebrows had also opened up. Like a flower in bud slowly blooming on a branch, she had the intoxicating grace of a girl.
Looking at Ye Qinglan, Ye Chengli's eyes were a little dazed. It was as if he had seen the blue face of that day. She was also so gentle and beautiful back then, standing timidly beside him, making people lovable. In the blink of an eye, so many years have passed.
Bi Rong left early, and the only daughter left behind has grown up...
What Xue hated most in his life was the look in Ye Chengli's eyes. Bi Rong had been dead for so many years, but her husband had never really forgotten her in his heart. Every time he saw Ye Qinglan, who looked like his biological mother, he would always express his emotions.
With such a nostalgic look in her eyes, I never imagined how she would feel as a wife...
"Father, have a safe trip." Ye Qinglan's dark eyes were full of reluctance.
Ye Chengli's heart suddenly softened, and he gently warned: "When you are in the house, you must listen to your mother. If you need something to wear, just talk to your mother."
Ye Qinglan agreed obediently.
Seeing Ye Qinglan's pretending to be well-behaved, Mrs.
Just don't show this side.
Men are indeed stupid and can only be fooled by appearances. Ye Chengli probably never imagined that Ye Qinglan, who seemed to be well-behaved, was actually not an economical person at all. He, his aunt, never really had the upper hand in front of her!
After seeing Ye Chengli off, Ye Yuanzhou also packed his luggage and prepared to go to the Imperial College.
Before leaving, Mrs. Xue specially warned Ye Yuanzhou in private: "...you will study hard in the Imperial College from now on, and don't always think nonsense. You are now engaged, so there must be no mistakes in what you say and do..."
Ye Yuanzhou responded casually. But he was secretly thinking that it would be nice if he could have a few words with Ye Qinglan before leaving...
Mrs. Xue seemed to have read through Ye Yuanzhou's thoughts, her face turned cold: "Yuanzhou, are you thinking about meeting that girl Ye Qinglan in private again?"
Ye Yuanzhou denied it with some embarrassment: "No, it's nothing."
Mrs.
Ye Yuanzhou's heart sank, but he didn't dare to say anything and agreed in a low voice.
When seeing him off, Ye Qinglan unfortunately felt "unwell" and sent Rui Xue to report to Mrs. Xue. Mrs. Xue gave a faint hum without even moving her eyebrows.
Ye Yuanzhou knew that she was deliberately avoiding him, and a deep feeling of disappointment and bitterness flashed through his heart.
After Ye Yuanzhou left, Ye Qinglan truly breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Ye Yuanzhou stayed in the house, she didn't dare to relax. She even developed the habit of bolting and locking the door at night. Now that he has returned to the Imperial College, she
You can also relax a little.
In the eyes of Mr.
Ye Qinglan thought casually, and the movements of her hands inevitably slowed down a bit, and then she failed.
"Hey!" A small drop of blood oozed from his finger, and Ye Qinglan's face suddenly wrinkled.
Guiyuan on the side laughed loudly: "Miss, are you planning to sew your fingers in again?"
Ye Qinglan sighed with a grimace: "Even you are making fun of me." Is there anything more tragic than this? Even the youngest and most honest Guiyuan started to make fun of her needlework.
Seeing Ye Qinglan's pitiful look of self-pity, Guiyuan immediately softened her heart and regretted it, blaming herself: "It's all slaves who are bad and can't speak. Miss, please don't be discouraged. As long as you continue to practice, one day you will become a female star."
You will learn very well." After thinking about it, he added: "It will definitely be better than being a slave."
Ye Qinglan: "..."
It's better not to say this comfort! She has been almost thirty years old in her two lifetimes combined. How can she be worse than a thirteen-year-old girl?
But Guiyuan didn't know how to read people's faces, and continued to encourage: "This little bellyband that the lady embroidered is intended to be given to the baby in the young mistress's belly! This puppy is so beautifully embroidered..."
"This is obviously a fat doll." Ye Qinglan's eyes were filled with sadness. How could such a cute fat doll look like a puppy?!
Guiyuan opened her eyes wide and retorted without thinking: "But when you look at it, you can see that it's clearly a chubby puppy."
Ruixue laughed so hard that she couldn't stand up straight.
The young lady is smart and clever, and can learn everything very quickly, but she makes a lot of jokes when it comes to needlework. Let’s not mention whether the stitches are fine or not. Every time she embroiders a pattern, she has to recognize it for a long time before she dares to open her mouth to praise it.
, lest I say something wrong and hurt the young lady’s fragile self-esteem.
I really don’t know how the eyes of longan grow. How does this pattern look like a puppy? It’s obviously a little fat pig!
Ying'er and Hongluan were attracted by the laughter and came over to watch the fun. Because Ye Qinglan had an easy-going temperament and rarely acted like a master, over time, the maids also figured out her temper and became bolder
She has been with her a lot. Whenever something happens, she always likes to get close to her.
While we were laughing and joking, there were light footsteps outside the door, and a familiar crisp voice rang: "Why is it so lively today?"
It's Ye Qingning here!
Ye Qinglan was a little surprised, and stood up with a smile: "Sixth sister, why are you here free?" Ye Qingning used to come to Hefeng Courtyard often, but since Mrs. Xue came back, Ye Qingning is not willing to come.
Ye Qingning blinked and said with a smile: "I came here specially, so of course I have good news to tell you."
"What good news?" Ye Qinglan deliberately joked: "Is your wedding day brought forward? I told you in advance that I don't have anything valuable to give you!"
Ye Qingning's face turned red and he spat at her: "I've been chewing my tongue all day long."
Ye Qinglan laughed happily.
"Okay, I won't talk nonsense with you anymore." Ye Qingning adjusted his facial expression and said seriously: "I'm here to tell you that Duke Dingguo has sent a letter and cousin Xiyu will be here tomorrow."
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