Seeing the terror on Bai Mengying's face, Ye Zeyu's eyes darkened, and a flash of killing intent appeared.

He stopped arguing with Bai Mengying and strode into the Empress Dowager's palace.

Bai Mengying watched Ye Zeyu's departing figure, then stopped following. She clenched her fists, turned around, and left unwillingly.

Since Ye Ziyu is not interested in women, she will not take the initiative to approach him again.

However, she will let Ye Zeyu know who the most beautiful and highest-ranking woman in the capital is!

She will make Ye Zeyu regret treating her this way today, and she will make him fall head over heels for her!

Upon seeing the Empress Dowager, Ye Ziyu's previously cold demeanor softened, replaced by a gentle expression.

If there was anyone in the capital he still cared about, it was the Empress Dowager.

"Your grandson pays respects to the Empress Dowager, wishing her good health and longevity!"

The Empress Dowager hurriedly got up to help Ye Ziyu, who was kneeling on the ground, "Get up, get up! Let me take a good look at you!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Zeyu quickly stood up, helped the Empress Dowager up, and said with a smile, "Empress Dowager, your grandson is doing well. This time, I will not return to the Northern Frontier after returning to the capital. Father Emperor has bestowed upon me the title of Prince of Yong'an and promised to arrange a marriage for me. Now you can finally rest assured!"

The Empress Dowager was worried that something might happen to Ye Zeyu in the Northern Frontier, but she wasn't stupid. She didn't return to the Northern Frontier and was even granted the title of Prince.

He has probably been stripped of his military power.

He sighed inwardly, but there was nothing he could do.

It's better for the Emperor to revoke Yu'er's military power than to later frame Yu'er with a fabricated crime, given his suspicious and distrustful nature.

This arranged marriage would likely only be granted to women without a family background.

"Which family's daughter was bestowed upon you?"

There was no surprise in the Empress Dowager's voice; looking at her outstanding grandson, she couldn't help but sigh.

Unexpectedly, Ye Zeyu said, "It was my request for the Emperor to grant me this marriage, not the Emperor's initiative. The person I wish to marry is Su Muxi."

"What?! You're going to marry Su Muxi?!"

The Empress Dowager exclaimed in surprise, and even the old nanny Gao beside her showed a look of shock.

Ye Zeyu asked in confusion, "What? Does the Empress Dowager dislike Su Muxi anymore? Didn't you want your grandson to marry Su Muxi before? You even praised Su Muxi highly in your letter."

The Empress Dowager opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say.

She really liked Su Muxi and had previously wanted Ye Zeyu to marry Su Muxi.

However, her main reason for wanting to bring about this marriage was because of Su Muxi's excellent medical skills. Ye Zeyu was alone in the Northern Frontier, which worried her. If Su Muxi could take care of him, she would feel more at ease.

But now that Ye Zeyu has returned to the capital and found a skilled physician to serve him, it's no longer so important.

Moreover, Su Muxi is now a second-time bride. No matter how good Su Muxi is, she is not good enough for Ye Zeyu!

"How about we take Su Muxi as a concubine? I will have a good talk with your father."

Ye Zeyu was well aware of what the Empress Dowager was thinking, but he had ulterior motives for marrying Su Muxi and was determined to wait for the imperial decree to grant them the marriage.

So he said calmly, "If Su Muxi can't even accept a concubine, how can he accept a secondary wife? I don't care how noble my wife's status is, nor how beautiful she is. As long as she is virtuous and kind-hearted, I am willing to spend my life with her. I have already sent people to inquire about Su Muxi's character. He is kind and righteous, and is worthy of being my wife."

Seeing Ye Zeyu's resolute expression, the Empress Dowager didn't say anything more. After all, Su Muxi's character was impeccable, and she also possessed medical skills. If Yu'er married her, he would surely receive excellent care.

only…

"Xi'er is stubborn, I'm afraid she won't want to marry you."

If it were an ordinary woman, upon seeing Yu'er's appearance, she would surely be overjoyed and obey the imperial decree to marry him.

However, the Empress Dowager was unsure of Su Muxi's intentions.

This made the Empress Dowager feel somewhat annoyed again.

Her Yu'er is so outstanding, if Su Muxi still doesn't know what's good for her, then she shouldn't blame her for not remembering their past relationship.

Ye Zeyu smiled nonchalantly, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I have great confidence in myself. Besides, this is a marriage bestowed by the Emperor; Su Muxi cannot possibly refuse. Moreover, I am also giving her face; what reason does she have to refuse?"

The Empress Dowager's face remained expressionless, instead showing signs of self-reproach.

"Of all the women in the capital, why did you choose Su Muxi? It's all my fault; I shouldn't have arranged this marriage so carelessly. Now I've ruined your life..."

Ye Zeyu's eyes flickered slightly.

Did I mislead him?

It should be said that I helped him.

However, Ye Zeyu showed no sign of it on his face. Instead, he comforted her, saying, "Empress Dowager, it would be good if your grandson asked to marry Su Muxi. Rather than having Father arrange a marriage for me, I trust your judgment more."

One sentence was all it took for the Empress Dowager to completely accept the marriage.

The Emperor is the Empress Dowager's biological son, and she knows his character best.

Ye Zeyu enjoys high prestige in the military, so it's highly unlikely that he would arrange a good marriage for her.

If it's just referring to someone of lower social standing, that's fine. But the real problem is if it's referring to someone with impure intentions.

If Ye Zeyu were to propose to a lady from another family, the Emperor might still be suspicious, but if he were to propose to Su Muxi, the Emperor would not think much of it.

Meanwhile, Qiao Xiuyuan was unaware that his only chosen daughter-in-law had been snatched away by Ye Zeyu, and was reporting the situation in the northern frontier to the Emperor.

Qiao Xiuyuan was ostensibly there to inspect the defenses of the northern frontier, but in reality, he was responsible for keeping an eye on Ye Zeyu's return to the capital and investigating Ye Zeyu's situation in the northern frontier.

After listening to Qiao Xiuyuan's report, Ye Jingchun nodded in satisfaction.

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