Chapter 1064: A message to fellow countrymen (1)

"I see."

Ye Ke glanced at Ye Mei cautiously, and seeing that Ye Mei didn't seem to have any special reaction, he breathed a sigh of relief. He then asked tentatively, "Sister, do you feel bad?"

"No?" Ye Mei glanced at him in surprise, then smiled. "What's wrong with that? Once you enter the palace, you'll be blessed with wealth and glory for the rest of your life, second only to the emperor. Do you think I'm so foolish as to give up such easy access to wealth?" She said, "I've always wanted to marry someone in a high position. The emperor is the most respected person in the world, so there's nothing wrong with being his woman."

As she spoke, Ye Mei regained her former charming demeanor, appearing to fully agree with what Ye Ke said. Ye Ke, startled by this, clapped his hands and laughed, "I told you! Dad was worried you wouldn't agree before, so he insisted I come and persuade you. I knew he was being unnecessary. With such a good thing, I'll naturally agree. I'm not stupid, so why would I refuse?"

As he relaxed, he actually revealed his purpose of coming to persuade Ye Mei on Ye Maocai's orders. Ye Mei's eyes flashed, and he smiled, "Dad may not understand me, but you are my younger brother, don't you understand me?"

"Sister, tell me, if you enter the palace and win the emperor's favor, don't forget me, your brother." Ye Ke said, "Now that my father has brought me into the officialdom, with your help in the future, my path will only get smoother and smoother. Who knows, everyone in Longye might obey us two siblings. By then, we can have whatever we want, and we'll be so proud. As for that damn queen, she's just a decoration. Now even the pregnant Concubine Jing is gone. If you enter the palace, no one in the palace can rival you. It will definitely be smooth sailing."

Ye Mei also smiled: "Of course."

Ye Ke seemed very satisfied with Ye Mei's assurance, and finally resolved his worries. He talked for a while, enthusiastically discussing with Ye Mei how to proceed in his career, and then left. After Ye Ke left, Ye Mei's face turned cold.

It wasn't surprising that Ye Maocai had bribed Ye Ke so quickly. Ye Ke's greatest wish in life was to wield immense power and call the shots. Ye Maocai's promise to Ye Ke captivated him, enough to convince him to sacrifice his own sister. Furthermore, in Ye Ke's eyes, becoming the emperor's woman was a rare opportunity, yet she was unaware of the dangers inherent in this endeavor. The Yongle Emperor was far too difficult to control, and the clear-headed Prince Rui was watching closely from the sidelines.

Ye Ke, like Ye Mei, was an extremely selfish person. When it came to their own interests, brotherly affection meant nothing. If Ye Ke knew that being the emperor's woman wasn't such a good idea, he wouldn't have changed his mind, as his own career was more important.

But how could Ye Mei be willing to pave the way for Ye Ke?

After Ye Ke left, Ye Mei stood up and walked around the room twice, which made her look a little anxious.

But she also understood that Ye Ke was now, in some ways, her enemy.

She thought for a long time, then finally stood up with a firm resolve and opened the box in the room. It was there that Madam Ye had made her dozens of sets of clothes as compensation for her return. They were all fashionable styles and made of the finest materials. Ye Mei squatted down in front of the box and began to carefully select the items.

On the other side, Shen Miao also learned the news from Mo Qing.

"Jin Xingming?" Shen Miao asked with a frown.

"Aside from being the son of a merchant, there's nothing special about him," Mo Qing said. "But he suddenly came to Longye from Qinzhou. He seems to be handling some business deals, all of which are long-term businesses of the Jin family. The fact that he handled them like this suggests that the Jin family doesn't intend to take on any more business in the next few years."