nucmednet Chapter 142: The Young Lady Who Married to Another Family VS the Disabled Prince
Chapter 142: The Young Lady Who Married to Another Family VS the Disabled Prince
Ye Zhenzhen was pulled out of the water before she could even struggle a few times. She only choked on a few mouthfuls of water, but she seemed to be very frightened and was shivering on the couch.
Lu Zhiyan looked at Minister Ye with a dark face and sneered, "Second Miss Ye is really nice. She has repeatedly tried to harm this prince's consort. Minister Ye, I heard that you are always strict in managing your family. I wonder how you plan to give me an explanation for this sisterly fratricide?"
"Prince, please forgive me..." Minister Ye knelt down in panic. He found that his second daughter, whom he used to love, had become more and more unfamiliar since she got married. He sighed and said, "Wanwan has done something wrong, so of course she must be punished. However, she has already married into the Song family, so it is not up to me, her father, to say anything. I still have to consider her reputation in her husband's family."
Lu Zhiyan sneered, then turned to look at Qiao'er and said, "Help Madam. She's frightened now, and it's not suitable for her to recuperate here. Once Minister Ye has thought about it and explained it, we can discuss the rest. As for choosing between our mansion and the Song family, Minister Ye can decide for himself."
Qiao'er wrapped Ye Zhenzhen in a cloak and walked out with her carefully.
They walked out one after another, and Minister Ye quickly caught up with them, apologizing to Lu Zhiyan repeatedly.
Ye Zhenzhen found it funny. She was clearly the victim of today's incident, yet Minister Ye hadn't said a single word to her from beginning to end.
It can be seen that he was only afraid of Lu Zhiyan.
……
When passing the covered bridge, the wind was quite strong, blowing Ye Zhenzhen's wet clothes. She shivered and coughed while covering her mouth.
Qiao'er quickly tucked her cloak in and protected her as she walked out.
So much so that when the housekeeper led the two people past them, he did not recognize Ye Zhenzhen.
After walking a few steps, the housekeeper stopped, exclaimed, and whispered, "The one who just walked over seems to be the eldest lady. Why is she wet all over? What happened?"
"Is it Zhenzhen?"
The man standing behind him, in a moon-white robe, blurted out subconsciously. He turned around and looked, only to see that the peach-colored figure had disappeared at the end of the covered bridge. He subconsciously wanted to take a few steps forward, but was stopped by the servant beside him.
"Sir, you can't..."
Seeing this, the butler observed the man's demeanor before respectfully asking, "Young Master, what's wrong?"
"Let's go..."
Qi Sili withdrew his gaze, his eyes filled with complex emotions. On the way, he asked in a hoarse voice, "Didn't I hear that Miss Ye's wedding is still some time away? How come..."
How come she's already married when he just came back...
The housekeeper respectfully led the way while saying, "Young Master, you may not know this, but our two young ladies are both blessed. The master specially found an auspicious day in winter to marry them off, to symbolize double happiness."
Qi Sili covered his mouth and coughed, only to feel a fishy smell rising in his throat. He subconsciously covered his mouth with his hand.
The servant quickly handed him a handkerchief and said, "Young Master, are you okay?"
"It's okay..." Qi Sili suppressed the discomfort in his throat. His handsome face was extremely pale, and he looked sick. He pushed away the servant's hand and said to him, "It's just a cold, it's nothing serious."
After Ye Shilang sent Lu Zhiyan away, he heard that the young master had arrived and immediately went back to the hall to receive him. This young master was also someone you couldn't mess with. He was the only child of Princess Funing, and not only was he of noble status, but he had recently gone to quell the flood and had only just returned.
During the morning court today, the emperor praised him several times.
"Why are you here, young master? Is there anything you want to tell me?"
After Qi Sili sat down, he had his attendant present an invitation and said, "I have come south to control the floods. I am fortunate to have fulfilled my mission and earned your Majesty's appreciation. My mother plans to host a family banquet to welcome me and has invited everyone to attend."
Minister Ye's eyes fell on the invitation and he knew that it was impossible for the young master to come in person just to deliver an invitation.
But he didn't mention it. He just stood up and took the invitation, smiling and said, "Thank you for taking the trouble, young master. I will definitely bring my family to attend the banquet."
Qi Sili continued, "I came here for another reason. I heard that the Ye family married off their two daughters a while ago, so I came here to give them the congratulatory gifts. However, I heard that the eldest daughter was originally engaged to Lu Zhiang from the Lu family, so how come she's now married to Lu Zhiyan?"
He wondered if she was being forced.
She is so timid, but has such a kind heart.
But even such a girl would, when she met an injured little rabbit, patiently bandage it and gently hold it in her arms.
Qi Sili once had a very bizarre dream when he was in a coma. In the dream, he turned into a little rabbit and stepped into a trap and was injured.
But he was accidentally rescued by Ye Zhenzhen, who bandaged him and fed him.
She would tell him all her troubles, her partial father, her sister who liked to tease her, her aunt who didn't like her, and the engagement that was bothering her.
This poor little girl, every time she was wronged, would silently digest these emotions by herself, curled up in her quilt and cry aggrievedly.
At first, he thought she was living a miserable and miserable life, but later, he gradually understood that she was able to survive in such an environment.
It’s already not easy.
So, when he woke up, he thought about marrying her.
However, she is already engaged, and there is only one way to marry her, that is to obtain an imperial decree to grant the marriage.
So, he volunteered to go to the south to control the floods, but unfortunately he was still a step too late, and she had already married into the prince's mansion.
Qi Sili came here today, and he just wanted to know whether she was willing to marry him or was forced by her family?
The moment he asked this question, he laughed at himself. How could she be willing? He was just asking this question with the answer in mind.
……
After leaving the Ye Mansion, he comforted him, "Young Master, Miss Ye is already married. We are still a step too late."
Having followed him for a long time, I naturally knew what he was thinking.
Qi Sili looked up at the bright moon in the sky, his eyes dimmed slightly, and then he spoke solemnly, "Look at how Minister Ye was avoiding the subject just now. There must be something wrong with her marriage. If..."
If she didn't do it willingly, he would get her back no matter what.
……
After returning from the Ye family, Ye Zhenzhen and Lu Zhiyan's relationship improved a lot, and the two seemed to have reached some kind of tacit alliance.
In front of outsiders, they tried hard to act like a loving couple. When the door was closed, they still slept separately. In exchange, Ye Zhenzhen was responsible for treating Lu Zhiyan's legs.
One month later.
In the afternoon, Ye Zhenzhen was about to take a nap when she saw Qiao'er coming in from outside with a grim expression, seemingly holding something in her hand.