boyutpedia Chapter 205 You dare to despise your husband?
Chapter 205 You dare to despise your husband?
"Your Majesty, Prince Cheng is different from the deposed Crown Prince. Even if you want to help Prince Cheng fill his harem, you can't be so blatant," Qi Sui advised.
"Then what should I say?" Yu Chi Sheng asked irritably.
"This..." Qi Sui thought for a moment and suggested, "You can let the person who is interested speak to His Highness Prince Cheng himself. If His Highness agrees, then everyone will be happy. If His Highness does not agree, then it is not a big deal. After all, even common people will think carefully before arranging a marriage. No one can guarantee that every marriage will be successful on the first try. In this way, His Highness Prince Cheng will not have any resentment towards you."
Upon hearing this, Yu Chisheng suddenly understood.
This is such a simple and ingenious trick!
He glanced at the memorial in his hand and ordered, "Qi Sui, summon Du Youchong."
"Yes."
……
As Ye Shishu's carriage was about to reach the palace gate, the coachman suddenly reined in the horse and called for a stop.
Before she could ask what had happened, the coachman respectfully greeted her, "Your Highness, what brings you here?"
The next moment, Ye Shishu saw the man get into the carriage with a dark expression on his face.
She quickly asked, "What's wrong? Are you angry because I didn't return home last night?"
Yu Chi Ling sat down beside her and pulled her onto his lap.
"Did you sleep well last night?"
"Ah."
"But I didn't sleep well!"
Hearing his resentful tone, Ye Shishu hugged his neck and kissed his handsome face with a smile. "I originally wanted to come back yesterday, but there was an auction yesterday, and my second brother took my second sister-in-law there and insisted on inviting me as well."
A smile appeared in Yu Chi Ling's eyes. "Then, have you found anyone you like?"
Ye Shishu shook her head. "Most of the items auctioned yesterday were antiques and calligraphy. I don't have that kind of refined taste; I was just there to watch the excitement." After answering him, she cupped his handsome face and asked, "Weren't you supposed to go to the palace? Why did you come out?"
"I didn't want to serve anyone anymore, so I came out."
As he spoke, his eyes suddenly darkened, and his handsome face became taut and somber, even more unpleasant than when he got into the carriage.
Ye Shishu quickly analyzed his words. Besides the emperor, who else in this world could be served by him?
"What happened?"
"It's nothing, he's just used to being arrogant and thinks he can control anyone."
"Why exactly?"
Yu Chi Ling pursed his thin lips, knowing that hiding this from her would only make her overthink, so he told her the truth.
After hearing this, Ye Shishu snorted in dissatisfaction, "I knew it would turn out like this!"
Yu Chi Ling gently stroked her back and said in a low voice, "He didn't get anything good from me today, so he might try to force you to accept it first. You don't need to care, and you don't need to indulge him. Even if your husband is no longer a prince, he can still stand on his own two feet in this world."
Ye Shishu buried her face in the crook of his neck. She couldn't bring herself to say anything magnanimous about this, nor could she say anything to sow discord between the father and son.
“It’s been quite a while since I’ve seen the Duke of Wei. Let’s go see him today,” Yu Chi Ling suddenly changed the subject.
"Alright." Ye Shishu looked up and smiled at him. "If he's willing, we can take him to the Prince's residence. What do you think?"
"You're willing to let him come with us?" Yu Chi Ling looked at her in surprise.
“Why would I be unwilling? He is your maternal grandfather. With your mother gone, he should be your closest elder. But because of Consort Lan’s evil deeds, you two are acquainted but not close, and close but not intimate. You have regrets in your heart, and he has regrets in his heart as well. Besides, he is so old. If he doesn’t make up for these regrets of more than twenty years, when will he ever do it?”
Yu Chi Ling was surprised that she would take the initiative to offer to take care of the Duke of Wei in his old age. For a moment, he didn't know what to say, so he could only hug her tightly and keep kissing and pecking her face.
Ye Shi chuckled, her neck hunched over, "Stop it... you're getting my face all drooled over..."
"How dare you despise your husband?" Yu Chi Ling raised his hand and grabbed the back of her head, glaring at her with feigned displeasure.
"No...uh..."
Looking at the magnified handsome face in front of him, Ye Shishu didn't even have a chance to laugh, so she could only pat him a few times to stop.
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After a period of careful recuperation, Min Wenqian visibly gained weight; not only did his face become fuller, but his complexion also became rosy.
When she heard that they were going to take the person to Prince Cheng's residence, Ninth Aunt was still a little worried. "Your Highness, the Duke is at the General's residence, and I happen to have nothing to do, so I can help take care of him. If he goes to the Prince's residence, how will you and the Prince take care of him?"
Ye Shishu held her hand and said with a smile, "Ninth Aunt, have you forgotten? I still have Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter by my side. They were trained by you. Do you still worry that they can't take care of people?"
Aunt Jiu frowned and said, "How about I go back to the Prince's Mansion with you?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Shishu refused without even thinking, "How can that be? Ninth Aunt, you can say this to me, but don't mention it to my father, otherwise he'll blame me for stealing his wife and will definitely give me a good scolding!"
Ninth Aunt blushed slightly, then quickly changed the subject, "Your Highness, didn't you all go to Ziqiong Manor for fun? Why is it only you and the Prince who came back? Where are the others?"
Ye Shishu covered her mouth and laughed, "You and Dad just got married. Your eldest and second brothers said they would be in the way at home, so they want to stay for a few more days before coming back."
Ninth Aunt's face turned even redder. "What are you saying!"
Knowing that she was shy, Ye Shishu stopped teasing her and whispered in her ear, "Li Yao came to Daye Kingdom to seek my brother's protection because she was trying to escape the forced marriage by the fourth prince of Beilin Kingdom. Now the envoy from Beilin Kingdom has arrived in the capital. I discussed with my brother and the others that it would be more appropriate for Li Yao to stay at Ziqiong Manor for the time being. It's better to be safe than sorry, in case she accidentally bumps into someone and causes trouble. But it's not appropriate for Li Yao to stay at Ziqiong Manor alone, so my brother, second brother, and second sister-in-law have all stayed to keep her company."
After hearing this, Ninth Aunt nodded repeatedly, "Indeed, Li Yao must be hidden well!"
As they were talking, Ye Gengxin and Yuchi Ling helped Min Wenqian out of the room.
Ye Shishu stepped forward and replaced Ye Gengxin, saying, "Father, let me do it."
Ye Gengxin handed Min Wenqian's arm to her, and did not forget to instruct, "Take good care of the Duke. If there is anything you need, just send someone to the General's Mansion to let us know. If I have time, I will also go to the Prince's Mansion with Ninth Aunt to see the Duke."
"Okay," Ye Shishu replied obediently.
Min Wenqian looked at the young couple on either side of him, his face crinkling with smiles. He also thanked Ye Gengxin and Aunt Jiu, saying, "General, Madam, I'm sorry to have troubled you these past few days. Especially Madam, you've done so much for me, I'm truly grateful. If you ever need my help, please don't hesitate to ask."
Ye Gengxin said modestly, "You're too kind, Duke!"
Ninth Aunt chimed in, "Yes, Your Excellency, you're too kind. It was nothing, please don't take it to heart."
Wen Yan and Wen Mo were responsible for packing up Min Wenqian's valuables and belongings. After everything was loaded onto the carriage, Ye Shishu and Yu Chiling helped Min Wenqian onto the carriage, and they returned to the Prince's Mansion in a lively atmosphere.
The envoys from the Northern Lin Kingdom were accommodated in a post station within the city.
In the evening, Yuchi Sheng sent someone to the Prince's residence to summon Yuchi Ling to the palace to discuss the matter of holding a welcoming banquet for the envoy.
While talking to Min Wenqian, Yu Chiling directly ordered Wenmo to send the palace servants away.
Min Wenqian arrived at the Prince Cheng's residence with great joy, but when he saw his grandson's face turn cold upon hearing that someone from the palace had arrived, he couldn't help but ask curiously, "Ling'er, the envoy from the Northern Lin Kingdom has come to visit. Such an important matter, why didn't you go?"
Yu Chi Ling pursed his thin lips even tighter.
Ye Shishu replied, "Grandfather, it's not that the Prince doesn't want to go, but the Emperor wants to use the welcoming banquet to select women for the Prince, and the Prince isn't in the mood to go."