Chapter 37 Thinking of a shortcut
"Third brother." Ye Chenyin called softly.
"Have you just returned from Concubine Xian's place?"
After Ye Chenyuan left the court, he went to Prince Jing's Mansion, but there was no sign of Ye Chenyin. He already guessed where he had gone.
"Mother hasn't fully recovered yet, let's go check on her. Third brother, is there something wrong with you?"
"Nothing, actually. I've been busy with cases these past few days and haven't had time to visit Rongyu. Today I'm free and seeing that he's recovered well, I'm relieved."
Ye Chenyuan glanced at someone not far away and saw that Rongyu had a rosy complexion, walked steadily, and had a strong voice. There was indeed no need to worry.
He originally wanted to ask Rong Yu if she was willing to go with him to Prince Yan's Mansion, but seeing that she was being taken care of very well there, he didn't bring up the question after all.
"Fourth brother thanks third brother on behalf of Rongyu for his concern. But third brother is currently trying the case of Prince Xiang, so it may not be convenient for him to set foot in Prince Jing's mansion in the next few days. Please come back after everything is settled." Ye Chenyin said with deep meaning.
The subject of the joint trial by the three judges was Prince of Xiang, Ye Chenming, with whom he had a deep feud. As the presiding judge, if the Prince of Yan became too close to the brother of the prince implicated in the case, it would inevitably attract criticism and undermine the credibility of his verdict.
Ye Chenyuan naturally understood the pros and cons of this. His original intention was just to take a look at Rongyu and leave, but unexpectedly, no matter how hard he tried, he still ran into Ye Chenyin.
"It is indeed inconvenient for me to stay for long. The case is related, so I can't say more. Goodbye." After Ye Chenyuan said this, he turned and left.
After watching Prince Yan disappear, Siyu quietly stepped forward and asked, "Your Highness, should we hand over all the evidence we have secretly collected on Prince Xiang's crimes to Prince Yan?"
Each piece of evidence carries the weight of a capital offense, and its weight is staggering. However, Ye Chenming has the most powerful backing, so rashly throwing it out would be ineffective. Only with the right timing, location, and people can he be completely thwarted. Now, it seems that the King of Yan is a very perceptive person. If he gets this ironclad evidence, Ye Chenming will surely die.
"No." Ye Chenyin rejected it flatly: "If they don't find out themselves, it will easily arouse suspicion. The more it is now, the more we cannot act rashly. We only need to give a brief reminder when necessary. Even if we can't trust King Yan, we have to trust Song Mei'an and Fu Shiping."
These two important officials were renowned for their impartiality and integrity. Expecting them to bend the law for personal gain was a tall order. If the case fell into their hands, Ye Chenming's life would be effectively over.
Prince of Xiang's Mansion
Ye Chenming smashed everything in the room to pieces, cursing non-stop: "Villains! They are all snobs who curry favor with the powerful!"
Knowing his time was running out, he mobilized every connection he could to try to smooth things over. However, these connections, once useful when he was at the height of his power, were now being turned against him. They either switched sides or offered excuses and evasions. Those who had once been fawning and flattering him now gave way to mockery and denigration. This drastic shift left him feeling utterly devastated.
"Your Highness, no one is willing to help right now. Even Wei Zhengjia has closed his door to visitors." Confidant Yue Shan reported in a low voice.
However, a few days ago, Wei Zhengjia had vowed to follow him until death, but in the blink of an eye, he forgot his oath.
"Your Highness, why not have your subordinates kill these treacherous villains!" Yue Shan's eyes flashed coldly. Since they are useless, there is no point in keeping them.
Upon hearing this, Ye Chenming burst into wild laughter: "Haha, that's right! They all deserve to die! Go and tell Ye Mu what I have said: one million taels of silver to buy the lives of Song Mei'an, Fu Shiping, Ye Chenyuan, Ye Chenyin, and Rong Yu!" Anyone who stands in his way must die, and it must be a painful death!
"Your Highness, the treasury can no longer afford this much cash." Yue Shan looked troubled. Since being imprisoned, no more tributes had flowed in, and the mansion had only outflows and no inflows. Now, even if they spent everything, they could only scrape together a hundred thousand taels at most.
"What are you afraid of?" Ye Chenming's eyes flashed with a mad light. "Once these people are dead, who else will be able to take the throne of the Eastern Palace? By then, what will a mere one million taels of silver mean? Tell Ye Mu that if he can accomplish this, when I ascend the throne, I will grant him a high position and generous salary in the court, and he will enjoy endless wealth and glory!"
He had already begun to fantasize about the moment when he would sit on the throne. At that time, all those who opposed him and betrayed him would be hunted out one by one and killed!
Although Yue Shan felt that this plan was inappropriate, he knew that his master had made up his mind and would not allow any interference, so he had to obey the order and retreat.
Prince Jing's Mansion
After Ye Chenyuan left, Rong Yu comfortably lay back in the rocking chair. Now I can finally bask in the sun for a while, right?
He hummed a tuneless little tune as the rocking chair rocked gently. Pink cherry blossoms drifted down the sky, staining his clothes and catching Ye Chenyin's gaze. The scene was so beautiful it seemed unearthly.
Ye Chenyin walked closer, leaned over and placed a kiss on his smooth forehead: "You really know how to enjoy it."
Those beautiful eyes slowly opened, filled with smiles, as if falling into stars: "Isn't that all thanks to Your Highness?" Rong Yu hooked his arms around Ye Chenyin's neck and spoke in a flattering tone.
Ye Chenyin's lips curled slightly as he lowered his head to capture the lips he had longed for. It had been over a month since Rongyu had been imprisoned in the Sky Prison. Every time Rongyu approached, it was torture for him, requiring him to exert all his self-control. At this moment, their teeth were easily pried open, and their lips and tongues entwined, carrying an irresistible sense of possession.
"Hiss..." Rong Yu felt a sudden pain on his lips, gasped, and covered his mouth in dissatisfaction: "Why did you bite me?"
Fortunately, the skin is not broken. Is this person born in the year of the dog?
"Punishment." Before Ye Chenyin finished speaking, a more rough kiss fell again.
Rong Yu instantly understood the reason. It must be because of Ye Chenyuan's visit. This person really wronged him. It was clearly Ye Chenyuan who came to him.
Then, he felt the belt on his body loosen. Rong Yu was so shocked that he grabbed Ye Chenyin's restless hand and said, "This is in the yard!"
Ye Chenyin didn't say anything, he just picked up the person and strode towards the inner room.
Rong Yu finally realized at this moment that he must never restrain Ye Chenyin's desire at any time. Otherwise, he would suffer endless torture.
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In the evening, the afterglow of the setting sun dyes the pink cherry blossoms golden and red, making them even more beautiful.
"The sunset is beautiful, but it is almost dusk."
Rongyu hadn't known when he was standing in the corridor, looking at this beautiful scene, and sighing softly that the ancients had never deceived him.
Rong Yu glanced behind him. It shouldn't have ended so quickly. It was because Ye Chenyin was simply beyond human control. Rong Yu had barely managed to escape while he was bathing.
He shuffled awkwardly back to the recliner and slowly sat down. Unspeakable pain instantly washed over his body, and at that moment, he deeply understood why Ye Chenyin couldn't find a boyfriend.
"Host, you've worked hard." Zao Zao's voice was tinged with sympathy.
"It's all for the mission," Rong Yu replied in his heart. If it weren't for the mission, he would have left long ago.
Putting aside the stunning male protagonist, Ye Chenyin alone is really unbearable.
"I don't know when I can go home. My parents will be so worried if they can't find me."
Thinking of my parents, whose memories have become hazy, a heavy weight weighs on my heart. My parents haven't been around since I can remember, and all I remember are fragments of my life with my grandmother. All I know of their appearance is photographs. Thinking of this, Rongyu's nose suddenly felt sore.
How could he be so miserable? He is just like Pleasant Goat.
"Host, Ye Chenyin's blackening value has dropped to 60%. Only 30% left before we can go home!"
Hearing this, Rong Yu gained confidence.
"Okay! As long as I can deal with Ye Chenyin, I will publish a book when I get back! Write about this bizarre experience and become a great writer!" If this story is written into a novel, it will make you rich overnight and make a fortune. You won't have to live broadcast your game day and night to gain points!
"If the host can find a way to ease the relationship between Ye Chenyin and Concubine Xian, perhaps it will not only speed up his transformation, but also avoid the risk of backlash."
"That's right!" Rong Yu's eyes lit up. "Ye Chenyin cares most about his mother. If we can repair their relationship, maybe his dark side will be completely cleared! Then I can go home soon! Zao Zao, you're really smart!" It's a universal truth that a child with a mother is like a treasure. No matter how old, as long as their mother is around, they will always have a childlike spirit in their hearts. If Ye Chenyin can let go of his worries and get along well with Concubine Xian, it will be twice the result with half the effort.
Thinking of this shortcut, Rongyu seemed to see the light, closed his eyes happily, and even the pain in his body seemed to be relieved a lot.
The next morning, the breeze was cool. Ye Chenyin had already gone to court, and Rongyu also got up early and slipped out of the palace.
The street was bustling. He bought his usual buns and fried cakes as he was used to, then found the familiar wonton stall, ordered a bowl of hot wontons and sat down.
As soon as I popped a bun into my mouth, the familiar flavor instantly awakened my taste buds. Rongyu narrowed her eyes in satisfaction, enjoying it to the fullest. It's been so long since I've had this, I really miss it!
"I can eat this bun for the rest of my life."
"The host eats so deliciously, I've been wanting to try it soon..."
After eating two buns, he picked up the fried cake and was about to take a bite when the light in front of him dimmed.
Looking up, I saw a man in white clothes as white as snow, with an outstanding temperament. Looking closer, he had a handsome face, a typical male protagonist face.
"Rongyu likes this pancake?" Ye Chenyuan's eyes fell on the pancake in his hand, and his tone was gentle.
"Your Highness the Prince of Yan?" Rong Yu was a little surprised. Shouldn't he be at court at this hour? Why was he wandering around here?
Ye Chenyuan sat down across from him, his elegant demeanor completely out of place in the bustling city. For some reason, Rong Yu felt that it was Ye Chenyin who should be sitting here.
"Do you often come here for breakfast?" Ye Chenyuan asked.
Rong Yu came back to his senses and picked up a bun and handed it over: "The buns here are good, Your Highness, try one."
Ye Chenyuan took it, but did not eat it immediately. He just looked at it carefully, his eyes seemed to darken, as if he was thinking about something.
"Your Highness did not attend the morning court today?"
"I felt a little unwell today, so I took a leave of absence." Ye Chenyuan then took a bite of the bun. It was rich in soup, with thin skin and thick filling. It was indeed delicious.
"Is Your Highness ill?" Rong Yu asked.
Ye Chenyuan smiled slightly, with a beautiful dimple on the corner of his lips. This smile really lived up to his male protagonist face: "I caught a cold last night, but it's nothing serious."
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