boyutpedia Chapter 206 You old fool, you really don't know what's good for you at all.
Chapter 206 You old fool, you really don't know what's good for you at all.
Upon hearing this, Min Wenqian couldn't help but frown and ask his grandson, "Ling'er, is it true? You and Shu'er are so close, why would your father do this?"
Although he had just recognized his grandson, he could tell that the young couple were exceptionally loving. The Emperor's sudden order to send women to the Prince's harem—wasn't this clearly meant to cause them trouble?
Yu Chi Ling said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, I have my own plans."
Min Wenqian trusted his husband's judgment, but he couldn't bear to see their marital relationship jeopardized. After a moment's thought, he first suggested, "Ling'er, no matter what, national affairs should come first. Forget about women for now. Given your current status and position, try your best not to give others cause for gossip." Then he looked at Ye Shishu with a loving smile, "Just because Shu'er was the first to address me as maternal grandfather, I won't allow any other woman to enter the palace and cause her trouble! You two focus on getting things done right now, and I'll find a way to handle those unpleasant things!"
Ye Shishu nudged Yuchi Ling with her elbow, "Your Highness, why don't you go to the palace first? I won't go; I'll stay here with my maternal grandfather."
Yu Chi Ling hesitated for a moment, then said to her, "If I come back late, you should rest first."
"Ah."
Ye Shishu smiled and saw him off at the door.
Seeing the loving couple, Min Wenqian's face was full of smiles. After Ye Shishu returned to her room, he invited her to chat.
"Shu'er, Ling'er is such a dull person, how did you come to like him?"
"This..." Ye Shishu blushed slightly at the question.
Is there anything you can't say?
Min Wenqian could tell she was embarrassed and was about to change the subject when Ye Shishu chuckled and said to him, "Grandfather, there's nothing wrong with talking about it, it's just that the way I married the Prince was a bit 'unusual'."
She knew the old man wasn't really gossipy, but just wanted to hear more about his grandson, so she didn't hide anything from him and told him the story of how she and Yu Chi Ling met and got married.
This also includes the appearance of the fake Ni Xiao after the marriage.
Min Wenqian listened attentively, and when he heard about how they had been schemed against and bullied by Consort Lan and Yuchi Ling, he was so angry that he cursed several times. But when he heard how the couple took revenge on those who targeted them, he couldn't help but burst into laughter.
As Ye Shishu was talking animatedly, Wenmo suddenly came to report, "Your Highness, the wife and daughter of Du Youchong, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, are requesting an audience outside the gate."
Ye Shishu's happy smile instantly turned cold and stiff.
Seeing her reaction, Min Wenqian asked, puzzled, "Shu'er, what's wrong?"
Ye Shishu pouted, "Grandfather, I haven't told you about what happened the other day. It seems that Miss Du has some feelings for the Prince."
Min Wenqian said with disgust, "These noble ladies are used to fawning on the powerful and belittling the weak. When Ling'er was 'crippled and disfigured,' they didn't fight to marry into the Prince Cheng's mansion. Now that they see Ling'er is going to be the crown prince, they are trying every means to throw themselves at him. They are shameless!"
“Grandfather, don’t be angry. I can handle this.” Ye Shishu comforted him with a smile.
"Shu'er, you don't need to go. Let me go and meet them!" Min Wenqian suddenly instructed Wenmo, "Xiao Mo, find me some clothes, the more tattered the better. After I change, take them to the garden."
"Grandfather, what are you going to do?" Ye Shishu asked worriedly.
"You don't need to worry about it. Just watch how your grandfather makes them feel ashamed!"
"...?"
……
About an incense stick later, Wenmo went outside the gate and invited Madam Du and Du Anwen into the mansion.
Following Min Wenqian's instructions, he led the mother and daughter into the main courtyard garden and said to them, "Madam Du, Miss Du, please take a stroll in the garden first. My princess is in the storeroom checking goods and will be here shortly."
The mother and daughter exchanged a glance and couldn't help but frown. This was the first time they had encountered such hospitality, making it hard for them not to suspect that Princess Cheng was trying to intimidate them!
"Madam Du, Miss Du, please make yourselves at home. I'll go prepare some tea and snacks." Wenmo said before heading towards the kitchen.
The mother and daughter stood in the garden, neither of them looking too well.
But they had come to curry favor with Princess Consort Ye Shishu, so they had to swallow their humiliation. Du Anwen saw a pavilion not far away and suggested, "Mother, let's sit in the pavilion for a while."
Madam Du followed her for a few steps and then spotted someone in the pavilion.
When the mother and daughter got closer to the pavilion, they could see that an elderly man was sitting inside.
The old man was thin, with messy white hair and wearing a coarse cloth jacket full of patches. Except for his slightly clean face, he looked like a beggar.
But he sat in the pavilion, leisurely sipping tea. The tea's rich and pleasant aroma seemed completely out of place with his status.
"Who are you?" Du Anwen asked with disdain.
"And who are you?" Min Wenqian asked them unhappily, even rudely telling them to leave, "Who let you in? Get out of here and don't disturb my tea and sightseeing!"
Du Anwen was used to being pampered and rarely encountered such a rude person, let alone a beggar. How could she bear such humiliation?
He immediately pointed at Min Wenqian and angrily said, "You poor beggar, do you know who we are? How dare you be so rude? Do you have a death wish?"
Min Wenqian arrogantly raised his chin and said disdainfully, "I don't care who you are. This is the place I wanted to be. You think you can take my place? No way!"
Madam Du stared at him, scrutinizing him. She vaguely felt that the old man looked familiar, but upon closer inspection of his clothes and appearance, she realized that she was overthinking it.
Seeing her daughter being mistreated, she couldn't help but put on airs and said coldly, "I don't care who brought you in, this is the Prince Cheng's residence, not a place for a beggar like you. If you know what's good for you, leave now and don't make yourself a nuisance."
Min Wenqian chuckled. "Judging from your appearances, you two must be people of great importance. Since you are people of status and position, why bother competing with an old beggar like me for a place to cool off?"
Du Anwen said disdainfully, "You think you're worthy of us taking your place to cool off? We're already giving you face by even speaking to you. If you know what's good for you, you'd better leave and go beg for food elsewhere, or don't blame us for having Princess Cheng throw you out!"
Min Wenqian snorted coldly, "I'm not leaving, so what can you do to me?"
Du Anwen stomped her foot in anger, "You old hag, you really don't know what's good for you. Do you only feel satisfied when we take action against you?"