Ruixue and Zhixia waited outside for a long time before seeing Ye Qingning and Ye Qinglan walking out together.
Both of their eyes were a little red, and they had obviously just cried. However, their eyebrows were bright and cheerful, and they had obviously misunderstood and reconciled.
Zhi Xia relaxed and came forward with a smile: "Miss, it's almost noon. Isn't it time to go to Luomei Courtyard?"
Ye Qingning shook his head: "I'm not going. Go tell the kitchen to make some delicious food. Ten sisters will also stay for lunch today."
Ye Qinglan was startled: "But, I haven't told my mother yet..."
"I'll just ask someone to tell you later." Ye Qingning said disapprovingly, and then changed the subject again: "It depends on the face of the third aunt when you go back. She might punish you with grounding and starvation, so it's better to stay.
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It turned out that he was thinking about this. Ye Qinglan felt warm in her heart and couldn't bear to refuse this kind offer. She smiled and nodded in agreement.
In the Hefeng Courtyard, brother and sister Xue and Ye Yuanzhou were sitting at the dinner table.
"Why is Third Sister not back yet?" Ye Qingfu complained impatiently: "I'm even hungry."
Xue's eyes flashed: "No need to wait for her, let's eat first."
Ye Yuanzhou hurriedly said: "Let's wait! Maybe she will come back soon..." Before he finished speaking, he saw a little maid hurried in. When he took a closer look, it was Ying'er, the maid next to Ye Qinglan.
Ying'er reported respectfully: "Madam, the Sixth Miss has left the young lady to have lunch in Huancui Pavilion. I have specially sent a message back to Madam."
Ms. Xue frowned. Ye Qingning used to be on good terms with Ye Qinglan, and she always protected that girl Ye Qinglan. But aren't they getting into trouble these days? They can't even say a few words when they meet. Why are you so clingy again now?
Ye Yuanzhou was secretly happy in his heart. With Ye Qingning protecting him, even if he was not in the house from now on, Ye Qinglan's life would not be too difficult.
Seeing the happy look on Ye Yuanzhou's face, Mr.
"Okay, it doesn't matter if Sister Lan doesn't come back. Let's eat!"
After finishing the meal, Mrs.
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Ye Yuanzhou was startled and responded without thinking: "Mother, there are still five days until the formal classes at the Imperial College. It's useless for me to go back so early. It's better to stay in the house and review my books..."
"Sister Lan's birthday is in three days." Xue interrupted Ye Yuanzhou with a faint smile: "Do you want to wait until her birthday is over before leaving?"
Ye Yuanzhou, who was told what he meant, was immediately speechless.
Mrs.
Ye Yuanzhou was reluctant to leave and begged: "Mother, just let me stay in the house for a few more days before going back! I promise there will be no mistakes..."
"Promise? What guarantee do you have?" Ms. Xue sneered: "I just punished her with not eating for a few times, so you can get rid of the servants around you and run to the kitchen to find food for her. You
Isn't this a slap in the face in front of my servants?"
Ye Yuanzhou didn't dare to tell the difference. He just kept begging in a low voice. But Xue was determined and couldn't listen to a word: "Okay, don't say anything. This matter is settled! I will go back to the Imperial College tomorrow.
Go. As long as you stay in the Imperial College with peace of mind, I won't make things too difficult for Sister Lan. If you still have any thoughts, then I will be rude to Sister Lan. She is thirteen years old this year, so she doesn't count.
She is young. I am her aunt, so I should worry about her marriage..." As a aunt, it is easy for me to choose a "suitable" marriage for my concubine.
Ye Yuanzhou heard the implication of Xue's words, and his handsome face suddenly turned pale. What Ye Qinglan said suddenly flashed through his mind.
If brother is really good for me, stay away from me from now on and let me live a clean life for a few days. I will be really grateful!
Yes, it was because of his mother that he made things difficult for her. If he left, it would be a good thing for her...
Ye Yuanzhou's heart ached faintly, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Mother, I will listen to you and leave tomorrow. Please show your kindness and don't embarrass her all the time in the future."
After hearing this, Mrs.
Ye Yuanzhou lowered his head: "I'm sorry, mother. The child was in a hurry and couldn't speak clearly. I hope my mother won't take it to heart."
The more Ms.
Naturally we will consider the matter."
Ye Yuanzhou did not dare to say any more and retreated silently.
After Ye Yuanzhou's figure disappeared from sight, Xue's face suddenly darkened, and her eyes flashed with cold anger. This girl was like a thorn in her flesh, and she would not feel at ease until she removed it...
After Ye Qinglan learned the news that Ye Yuanzhou was going back to the Imperial College, she felt very happy. Ye Yuanzhou is a time bomb, no one can predict when he will do something. The sooner he leaves, the better!
In the early morning of the next day, Ye Qinglan deliberately pretended to be late and avoided seeing Ye Yuanzhou off.
Seeing that Ye Qinglan was so understanding, Mr. Xue's anger finally dissipated a little.
After Ye Qinglan and Ye Qingning reconciled, they resumed their previous relationship of going in and going out together. Seeing the two girls coming hand in hand, Mrs. Zheng smiled in her eyes, but pretended to be surprised on her face: "Why did you two come here together?
Isn’t there something awkward?”
Ye Qingning remembered how angry she had been before, and couldn't help but blush. She stamped her feet and said, "Mother made fun of me!"
Mrs. Zheng had not seen her lively and lively little daughter for a long time, so she was naturally happy. She stayed with the two of them for dinner that day.
After Mrs. Xue found out, she was naturally unhappy. By doing this, Mrs. Zheng was clearly hinting to her not to cause trouble for Ye Qinglan anymore. She was a righteous mother, and she had to look at other people's faces when she wanted to punish a concubine. She was really cowardly.
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But Mrs. Zheng is the eldest daughter-in-law of the eldest family. Needless to say, she has a strong natal family background. In the future, she will definitely be in charge of the palace of Changyuan Bo. Such a person must not be offended. I have no choice but to swallow this sulk and make plans in the future...
The seventh day of March is coming soon.
According to the custom in the mansion, the birthdays of the children are not a big event, and usually a family banquet is held in the yard. As for whether Chang Yuanbo and his wife will be present, it depends on their mood.
Mrs. Xue was reluctant to celebrate Ye Qinglan's birthday, but with so many pairs of eyes in the house watching, she couldn't be too casual to avoid getting offended. When she went to Changhe Hall to pay her respects in the morning, she mentioned the matter to Mr. Jiang with a smile.
: "...Sister Lan's thirteenth birthday is today. My daughter-in-law plans to have the kitchen cook some good dishes and put them on the table in the Hefeng Courtyard."
Jiang said casually: "You can just take care of this matter." It was obvious that he had no intention of attending.
Mrs. Xue was secretly happy when she heard Ye Qingning interrupt with a smile: "Grandma, when my eighth cousin celebrated her birthday last year, you gave her a pair of jade bracelets. I was very greedy when I saw them. Now it's my turn.
It’s my tenth sister’s birthday, what kind of gift does grandma want to give me?”
Jiang: "..."
Ye Qinglan didn't expect that Ye Qingning would open his mouth to ask for a gift for her, and she was a little embarrassed. She quickly laughed and said: "Sixth sister is joking again. I am not a hairdresser, but it is just an ordinary birthday. How dare I ask grandma to give me something."
She said she was embarrassed, but Ye Qingning's words had already been spoken. If Jiang didn't express anything at all, wouldn't it be too stingy?
In front of all the daughters-in-law, grandchildren, and grandsons-in-law, Mrs. Jiang had to save her dignity, and immediately smiled and said: "On Sister Lan's birthday, as a grandmother, of course I have to reward you with some good things. Xiang Ling, go and dress up."
Bring me the pair of red gold bracelets on the mirror."
Xiang Ling took the order, and within a moment, she came out with a pair of bracelets. Sure enough, they were of good quality and heavy, and each one cost at least three taels. Although the workmanship was not particularly exquisite, such jewelry was the easiest to redeem.
In cash.
Ye Qinglan smiled and thanked her.
After leaving Changhe Hall, Ye Qinglan laughed in a low voice and said: "Sixth sister, I have to thank you so much today. If you hadn't opened your mouth, I wouldn't have gotten a bunch of red gold bracelets in vain."
However, Ye Qingning looked dissatisfied and muttered in a low voice: "Grandma is really stingy. When my eighth cousin celebrated her birthday last year, the pair of jade bracelets she gave her were very good in color and water quality. They are much more valuable than this red gold bracelet.
This kind of old-fashioned bracelet with ordinary workmanship is not suitable for you to wear at all."
"It would be nice to have it." Ye Qinglan was very open-minded, pursed her lips and said with a smile: "It's better than nothing."
Ye Qingning smiled and said nothing.
At noon, Ye Qingning and Cui Wan arrived at Hefengyuan together. Xue had known that the two of them were good friends with Ye Qinglan, so she was not surprised by their arrival and welcomed them into the dining room with a smile.
In front of Mrs.
"Sister Ten, this is my little wish to celebrate your birthday." Ye Qingning said it lightly, but a trace of complacency flashed in his eyes: "Open it and see if you like it."
Ye Qinglan took the box with a smile: "Sixth sister gave it to me, of course I like it." As he spoke, he opened the box. When he saw what was in the box, he was immediately dazzled.
It turned out to be a box of huge pearls. At a glance, there were at least twenty or so. Each one was crystal clear and round, emitting a soft yet dazzling light.
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Guess, everyone, when Qing Lan celebrates her birthday, will Gu Si show up? (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
