nucmednet Chapter 334 Finally here
Chapter 334 Finally here
Ye Qinghao was dressed neatly in court attire, as if he were preparing to enter the palace. Upon seeing Ye Qing'an, Ye Qinghao stopped in his tracks: "You've come at the right time. I was just about to go to your courtyard to find you."
"Father, was that thing just now the ancient ferocious beast Taotie?"
When Ye Qinghao heard her ask this, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes: "You know him?"
“My daughter doesn’t recognize it. She’s just read some descriptions of ancient mythical beasts in books before. Looking at the monster’s appearance, she felt that it was very similar to the characteristics of the ancient ferocious beast Taotie described in the books, so she guessed it from there.”
“That’s right, it is indeed a Taotie.” Ye Qinghao said directly, “However, although ancient divine beasts have appeared many times in the past few hundred years, there is no record of Taotie appearing in the world. Now that Taotie has suddenly appeared and is so ferocious, I must go to the palace to discuss with the Emperor how to deal with this matter.”
"There is nothing in the world that Taotie will not eat. If Taotie were to remain in this world, then I fear that soon, this world would cease to exist, and everything would end up in Taotie's belly."
Ye Qing'an nodded, but her eyes were filled with worry: "Father, I saw it just now too. All the cultivators who went to deal with Taotie had considerable spiritual power, but they were all eaten by Taotie. Father, you must have just gone to the palace to discuss with the Emperor how to deal with Taotie, right?"
Ye Qinghao's eyes were deep: "I can't guarantee that. I am the Prime Minister of Siyou Kingdom, and it is my duty to protect the country and its people."
Ye Qinghao's gaze fell on Ye Qing'an: "This is what I originally wanted to talk to you about. I don't know what the situation will be like on my way there, and I don't know if the Emperor will allow me to lead troops to subdue that Taotie. The road ahead is unknown. I'm entrusting the entire mansion to you."
Ye Qing'an was already prepared, but she still widened her eyes and feigned surprise: "Me?"
Ye Qing'an's face was filled with panic: "Father, I...I can't do it. Or, or maybe Mother..."
“You can do it.” Ye Qinghao interrupted Ye Qing’an without saying a word: “During the time you’ve been back in the manor, I’ve been observing and testing you. You’ve changed a lot since then, but you’re still smart and calm enough, and you’ve handled many things very well. I’m at ease leaving the Ye manor in your hands.”
"And you don't really need to do anything. Since I'm not in the manor, you just need to close the door to guests and not receive any visitors. As for the affairs of the manor, I will leave the steward behind to assist you in managing the entire manor."
“However…” Ye Qinghao narrowed his eyes: “The palace and other major families may test you. You can decide what to do then.”
Ye Qing'an listened with her eyes lowered, but her fingers secretly curled. If Ye Qinghao had only gone to the palace to discuss with Yi Yun Kui how to deal with the Taotie, there would have been no need for this.
The fact that he instructed her on every little detail clearly indicates that he had already planned not to return for the time being.
Ye Qing'an raised her eyes, a glint of light flashing in them: "Several powerful families have come to test me. As Father instructed, I can refuse visitors, but if someone from the palace comes to summon me, I'm afraid I won't be able to refuse..."
"You only need to remember two words, the two words you told me before."
Ye Qing'an was slightly taken aback, and met Ye Qinghao's gaze: "Show weakness?"
Ye Qinghao nodded, but then quickly waved his hand: "I'm leaving. You just need to consider this a test I gave you. If you perform well this time, you will be richly rewarded when I return."
"Yes……"
Ye Qing'an bowed her head and waited for a long time before getting up. Ye Qinghao had already disappeared, leaving only the butler standing beside her.
"Miss, everyone in the manor has probably seen that gluttonous beast. The whole manor must be in a state of panic. What should we do..."
Ye Qing'an pondered for a moment: "Announce that what we just saw was a Taotie, and have someone search through the books in the mansion's library, copy down the records about Taotie, and make them public."
"What about the master's entry into the palace..."
"Regarding Father's entry into the palace, you may only say that Father went to the palace to discuss with the Emperor how to deal with the Taotie. There is no need to say anything else."
The steward responded in a low voice, "Yes, this old servant understands."
Ye Qing'an turned to look at the steward, her face full of panic: "These are extraordinary times. Our first priority is to stabilize the morale of the household. As for the rest, just as Father said, we should close the door to visitors."
"Yes."
"I don't know much about the affairs of the manor. I'm afraid I'll have to trouble the steward to take care of things before Father returns."
The butler smiled and said, "Don't worry, Miss. If there's anything you don't understand, just ask this old servant. This old servant will answer to the best of my knowledge."
"Thank you butler."
"Then this old servant will go down and carry out the young lady's instructions."
"Go."
As Ye Qing'an watched the butler leave, the feigned panic on her face gradually faded, and a dark glint flashed in her eyes.
Very good, Ye Qinghao did not disappoint her previous painstaking design.
She had a general idea of what kind of tactic Ye Qinghao would use to feign weakness.
The opportunity she had been waiting for had finally arrived.
Now that Ye Qinghao has handed the Ye family mansion over to her, it won't be easy for anyone to take it back from her in the future.
Furthermore, now that Ye Qinghao has left the Ye residence, if he wants to return in the future, he will have to ask her if she is willing and if she allows it.
A smile crept onto Ye Qing'an's lips. Her meticulously planned scheme was about to unfold...
Now that Ye Qinghao had left the manor, Ye Qing'an returned to her courtyard.
Yi Moxu stood in the courtyard, seemingly waiting for her.
"Has Ye Qinghao entered the palace?" Yi Moxu asked.
"Yes, I've entered the palace."
Yi Moxu lifted his eyelids, glanced at her, and a smile appeared on his lips: "Miss seems to be in an exceptionally good mood?"
“It’s quite nice.” Ye Qing’an stepped into the house. “I have something to do in the illusion. I hope that Prince Duan will be mindful and not follow me in.”
After Ye Qing'an finished speaking, she quickly went into the bedroom.
Yi Moxu stood in the courtyard, watching Ye Qing'an's clothes disappear from the gate, and chuckled softly.
But after that laugh, Yi Moxu quickly composed himself, rubbed his fingers on the jade pendant at his waist for a moment, and then turned and headed out the door.
Zi Xiao was originally in the courtyard. When she saw Yi Moxu come out, she opened her mouth as if to ask him where he was going and whether he needed dinner prepared. However, thinking that Yi Moxu was not a member of this courtyard, she swallowed her words.