The smile on Ye Qiuniang's face disappeared instantly.
Although Ye Jingzhi is young, he is smart and sharp. Seeing that Ye Qiuniang looked strange, he immediately asked: "What's wrong with sister? Is there something wrong with this matter?"
Ye Qiuniang twitched her lips and responded lightly: "The third lady rewarded me with a box of ginseng slices, which is enough for my mother to eat for half a year. I don't need to go to Linjiang Prince's Mansion."
Ye Jingzhi's eyes lit up, and his pretty face was filled with a smile: "This is really great! Let's tell mom the good news as soon as possible."
Ye Qiuniang hummed and glanced at Ye Jingzhi quickly: "Jingzhi, it seems that you don't want to see me leave the Xie family and go to Linjiang Prince's Mansion."
"Yes, I really don't want you to work so hard." Ye Jingzhi whispered: "Miss Third is generous and treats you well. It's much easier for you to be a cook in Xie Mansion than at Dingxiang House. Then come to Linjiang
Who knows what the palace looks like?"
"My cousin praised Linjiang Prince's Palace as unparalleled in the world. But how could such a good thing suddenly happen to my sister?"
As he said that, Ye Jingzhi raised his head and looked at Ye Qiuniang with his bright black eyes: "Sister, I always feel that my cousin is too enthusiastic about this matter, and I don't know what he has in mind."
Ye Qiuniang's heart trembled.
Even Ye Jingzhi felt that something was not right about this matter... Zhao Yang, what are you planning on doing?
"Sister, why do you look so ugly?" Ye Jingzhi's anxious voice sounded in his ears: "Are you too tired and feeling unwell lately?"
Ye Qiuniang took a deep breath, calmly smiled and said, "I'm fine, you don't have to worry."
Ye Jingzhi took the lead in entering the house without waiting for further questioning.
Ye Qiuniang's steps were hurried, and her back was also a little hasty. She seemed to be running away.
Ye Jingzhi was full of doubts, but had no time to ask, so he hurriedly followed.
…
Ye Mu is in her thirties this year. Due to long-term illness, her figure is thin and her complexion is sallow. Some of her original good color has long since disappeared. Her face looks full of sadness and pitifulness.
Seeing a large box of ginseng slices, Ye Mu was startled at first. After hearing the whole story, she immediately clasped her palms together and said, "The third lady is really the reincarnation of a Bodhisattva. She is born with a kind heart."
She also warned Ye Qiuniang in a serious tone: "Qiuniang, the third lady has been very kind to us. You must never leave us again. Stay in the Xie Mansion and do a good job."
Ye Qiuniang responded solemnly.
Mother Ye started nagging again: "A Yang also has good intentions and specially found an errand for you in Linjiang Prince's Palace. However, it is the Prince's Palace after all, and we are just ordinary people. If something goes wrong, we may not be able to save our lives. You
It’s also a pretty girl’s house, so it’s better not to go there…”
"A Yang said he would come over after finishing his work today. When you see him, you have to make it clear to him."
Ye Qiuniang hummed lowly and lowered her eyelids to hide the complicated emotions in her eyes.
…
Time flies by.
At the beginning of the Shen Dynasty, Zhao Yang came to the Ye family.
Zhao Yang is twenty years old this year. He has practiced martial arts since he was a child. He is tall and strong, has a handsome face, and has slightly dark skin. When he smiles, his teeth are exceptionally white, giving him a free and uninhibited charm.
The Zhao family was already better off than the Ye family. In the past few years, Zhao Yang worked as a guard in the Linjiang Palace. The Zhao family became increasingly wealthy and helped the Ye family from time to time.
Zhao Yang and Ye Qiuniang are cousins and have feelings for each other. Ye Qiuniang was born beautiful and inherited the superb cooking skills of her late father Ye. Although the Ye family is a little poorer, the Zhao family is quite happy with this marriage.
Ye's mother was also very satisfied with this aunt and nephew. Every time Zhao Yang came, she would avoid him and let the two of them talk alone. This time was no exception.
Ye Jingzhi helped Ye Mu out to "relax", and only Zhao Yang and Ye Qiuniang were left in the small courtyard.
"Qiuniang," Zhao Yangjun, with a smile on his face and affection in his eyes, came forward to hold Ye Qiuniang's hand.
Ye Qiuniang subconsciously took a few steps back.
Zhao Yang's outstretched hand fell empty.
Zhao Yang was a little shocked: "Qiuniang, what's wrong with you? Are you angry with me?"
Ye Qiuniang raised her head, her pretty face was a little pale, but her dark eyes were particularly calm and bright: "Cousin, I won't go to Linjiang Prince's Mansion."
Zhao Yang's expression was stiff for a moment, but he quickly concealed it and soon showed a surprised look: "Why? Could it be that Miss Xie San is deliberately making things difficult for you?"
Ye Qiuniang's expression was calm, showing no real emotions: "I signed the work contract, and if I want to leave the Xie family, I have to pay two hundred taels of silver. I don't have that much silver."
"I have!" Zhao Yang blurted out without thinking.
As soon as the words came out of my mouth, I knew they were wrong.
Sure enough, Ye Qiuniang immediately raised her head and looked over: "Since my cousin has two hundred taels of silver, wouldn't it be better to lend it to me directly? Why should I leave the Xie family and go to Linjiang Prince's Palace to work as a cook?"
Zhao Yang secretly resented his mistake.
However, he was also quick-witted, and immediately showed an affectionate expression, and coaxed in a low voice: "I work at Linjiang Prince's Mansion every day, but you are at Xie's house, and you can only come back once or twice a month. The two of us.
, it’s not easy to meet him once.”
"Qiu Niang, I'll tell you the truth. I did have selfish motives in advising you to go to Linjiang Prince's Mansion. I thought that in the future, if you work as a cook in Linjiang Prince's Mansion, I will be able to see you from time to time. From now on, we will become adults.
After getting married, we can also settle down in the palace."
"Qiu Niang, don't you want to see me all the time and stay with me day and night?"
…
The familiar handsome face showed familiar affection.
In the past, Ye Qiuniang often indulged in such affectionate gazes.
At this time, Ye Qiuniang's heart felt cold.
If Zhao Yang really meant this, why didn't he mention it yesterday and only mentioned it now? How much of the affectionate face in front of him is true? How much is false?
The words Xie Mingxi once said came to mind one after another.
Your cooking skills are superb, and it will not be difficult for you to show off your talents when you arrive at Prince Linjiang's Mansion. If Prince Linjiang wants to meet you, with your appearance, why worry about glory and wealth?
Does this glory and wealth belong to her or to Zhao Yang?
Zhao Yang was secretly awestruck by Ye Qiuniang's sharp gaze, and his mind began to spin rapidly.
It was obvious that Ye Qiuniang had been persuaded by him yesterday to agree to go to Linjiang Prince's Mansion. Why did she change her mind today? Could it be that someone said something in front of Ye Qiuniang?
Everyone knows that King Linjiang likes good food, and his love for beauty is not a big secret. However, such things about the royal family will not be spread to the ears of ordinary people.
It was also because of this that he came up with the idea of coaxing Ye Qiuniang into Prince Linjiang's palace.
Ye Qiuniang is simple-minded and trusts him very much. She will not just let him instigate and manipulate her...
Who is it that is causing trouble?
Ye Qiuniang's pretty face was a little pale. She looked at Zhao Yang with her bright eyes and called him by his name: "Zhao Yang, you have been a guard in Linjiang Prince's Mansion for three years. Don't you know that Prince Linjiang likes beauty and has a sexual nature?"
