The scumbag was secretly having an affair, while I was openly having an affair with the prince.

Chapter 177 You're all alone!

Ninth Aunt said, "Your Highness, you've just returned. Have some food and rest for the night before you go."

Seeing the concern in her eyes, Ye Shishu couldn't bear to refuse, so she smiled and replied, "Okay! It's been so long since I've had Aunt Jiu's cooking. I've been craving it while I'm out!"

"Your Highness, please go back to your room to wash up. I've already had the ingredients prepared, and I'll start cooking now." After saying this, Ninth Aunt hurriedly went to the kitchen.

Ye Shishu raised an eyebrow at her father, "Dad, have you picked a date yet? When are you planning to hold the wedding?"

At his age, Ye Gengxin blushed as his children kept asking him about his marriage. But he had to give an explanation, no matter how embarrassed he was. After clearing his throat, he said, "We've already signed the marriage certificate, but the date for the wedding banquet hasn't been set yet. As you all know, Ninth Aunt doesn't want to make a fuss, but I'm a legitimate second wife, and I don't want her to be criticized in the future."

Ye Shishu thought for a moment, "How about this, we hold the banquet after the Emperor's hunting expedition is over?"

Seeing the slight flicker in her eyes, Yu Chi Ling then said, "Let's do as Shu'er says, and have the banquet after the hunt. I will find time to have a good talk with Ninth Aunt and dispel her concerns."

Upon hearing this, Ye Gengxin happily cupped his hands in greeting, "Then I'll trouble Your Highness!"

Everyone understood Ninth Aunt's concerns. If she became the second wife of the General's Mansion, she would be the rightful mistress of the mansion. However, Ninth Aunt came from a humble background, and suddenly becoming the wife of a first-rank general was understandably uneasy for her.

Looking at their wrinkled clothes, Ye Shiting smiled and urged, "Go back to your rooms and freshen up. We can talk about it while we eat."

Yu Chi Ling and Ye Shi Shu did not return to Yue Xin Courtyard immediately, but instead went to visit Min Wen Qian first.

Seeing them return, Min Wenqian was so happy he wanted to get out of bed, "Ling'er, Shu'er, you're finally back!"

Yu Chi Ling stepped forward to help him lean against the pillows, then personally took his pulse and said, "The Duke's health has recovered very well."

A hint of disappointment flashed in Min Wenqian's old eyes.

I wish he could call me grandfather...

However, after a brief moment of sadness, he smiled again, "The general treats me very well, even better than your uncle and aunt. I feel like I'm here to retire in the general's mansion!"

Ye Shishu smiled and said, "Lord Duke, we're just glad you like it. We were worried you wouldn't be used to it."

Min Wenqian looked at her affectionately, "I won't stand on ceremony with you!"

Although he was still thin, his mental state and the strength of his voice were much better than in Jeju.

Yu Chi Ling and Ye Shi Shu exchanged a glance, both feeling relieved.

Then Ye Shishu said to Min Wenqian, "Lord Duke, it may be a while before you have to suffer. The Prince and I will be going out for a while and will not be able to accompany you for the time being."

Min Wenqian nodded. "Go ahead and do what you need to do, but you must promise me that you will take good care of yourselves."

"We will."

After bidding him farewell, the couple returned to Yuexin Courtyard to freshen up.

Dinner was very plentiful.

Ninth Aunt, along with her maids and servants, prepared a large table of dishes, seemingly to make up for the fact that they hadn't eaten well while they were away.

This was also the first time the family had ever sat down together for a meal.

Ninth Aunt was unwilling to sit down, but Ye Shijun forcibly pulled her to sit next to Ye Gengxin.

With Ye Shijun around, the atmosphere will never be dull.

Before anyone had even taken a couple of bites, he suddenly stared at Ye Shiting and teased, "Big brother, have you noticed anything different about you compared to us?"

Ye Shiting glanced around subconsciously, then his face darkened.

Ye Shijun laughed loudly, "Now you're the only one all alone in our family!"

Ye Shiting directly picked up a chicken leg and stuffed it into his laughing mouth, gritting his teeth and saying, "No one will think you're mute if you don't speak!"

"Ugh!" Ye Shijun took the chicken leg, wiping his mouth as he glared at him with displeasure. "I was just telling the truth, why did you get so violent? If you're this rude, you'll never find a wife!"

Ye Shiting gritted his teeth, “…”

Seeing his expression, as if he wanted to bite someone, Ye Shishu couldn't help but chuckle. "Dad used to always say that Second Brother was too naughty to find a wife, but now that he has a sister-in-law, he can't wait to show her off to the whole world! Big Brother, you know what, you really lost to Second Brother in this respect. You'd better work harder!"

Everyone at the table was laughing, except for Ye Shiting.

But what can Ye Shiting do?

Having two younger brothers and sisters like this means you can only spoil them!

The family finished their meal amidst laughter and chatter.

Under the cover of night, Shu and his men left the general's mansion and headed to Wangqiu Mountain, where the Northwest Army was stationed.

Because it was a military camp, Ye Shijun did not have the authority to deploy troops, so Ye Gengxin sent his eldest son, Ye Shiting, with them.

Ye Shiting's handsome face remained dark throughout the journey.

A couple was holding hands in front of him, and another couple was flirting behind him. He walked alone in the middle, and for some reason, he had the feeling that he had committed a crime and was being escorted away.

Tens of thousands of soldiers were stationed on Wangqiu Mountain.

When they arrived at the first sentry post, a lieutenant came out of his tent to greet them.

"Young Master, the General had already informed you of your return and specifically instructed me to wait here in advance."

Ye Shiting introduced him, "Li Yan, this is His Highness Prince Cheng and his wife."

Upon hearing this, the lieutenant general hurriedly led the soldiers to salute.

Yu Chi Ling said, "No need for formalities."

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

"I have heard that Wangqiu Mountain is beautiful and has many wild animals. My father wants to hold a hunting trip here. However, Wangqiu Mountain is steep and dangerous. For everyone's safety, my father has ordered me to survey the terrain in advance."

"Yes!" Li Yan took out a whistle made of ox horn from his pocket and presented it with both hands. "Your Highness, if needed, use three whistles as a signal, and someone will come to meet you!"

Yu Chi Ling reached out and took it, then turned around and hung it around Ye Shi Shu's waist.

Just as Ye Shiting was about to lead them up the mountain, a sharp whistle suddenly came from afar.

Upon hearing this, Li Yan shouted, "Oh no! Someone has trespassed into the military camp!"

The brothers Ye Shiting and Ye Shijun changed their expressions at the same time.

They had just arrived at Wangqiu Mountain when someone trespassed. Could it be that someone was following them?

So the two brothers flew towards the direction where the whistle had sounded, without waiting for Li Yan to give the soldiers any orders.

Ye Shishu, Yuchi Ling, and Gu Simo also quickly gave chase.

A group of soldiers are chasing a dark figure.

They saw it from afar.

But the dark figure was agile and had first-rate lightness skills. The soldiers not only had a hard time chasing him, but were also left far behind.

Seeing the dark figure fly towards a hill, Ye Shishu and his men leaped over the numerous soldiers and gave chase.

The hilltop was one of the soldiers' usual training grounds. It was dark and gloomy. When the shadowy figure arrived, he found there was nowhere to hide and frantically circled around in place.

Ye Shiting landed first, staring at the other person and asking coldly, "Who are you? Why are you trespassing into the military camp?"

Ye Shijun landed beside him, intending to seize the man, but inadvertently caught a glimpse of his face in the moonlight and exclaimed in surprise, "It's you?"