The previous secret edict was written by Ye Li through seductive arts, and afterwards he had no recollection of ever issuing it.
Later, news came that Nangong Yuan had been assassinated on his way to and from the capital and had lost his life. He was puzzled and did not understand why Nangong Yuan would come to the capital without an imperial edict at this time.
He also sent people to investigate, but they couldn't find any news about Nangong Yuan. He was thinking of sending generals to garrison Yanlang City again, but then he received a battle report from the front.
Upon learning that Nangong Yuan was not only alive but had also broken through Dongli's siege twice, Emperor Beichen appeared pleased but harbored a slight suspicion in his heart. Coupled with Ye Li's whispers in his ear, he became somewhat dissatisfied with Nangong Yuan.
Therefore, the military rations that should have been dispatched long ago were delayed, also as a warning to Nangong Yuan, to let him know who was in charge of Beichen, and to let him not think that just because he had won a few battles, he could overshadow the emperor and not take him seriously.
Those below, guessing at the Emperor Beichen's thoughts, became even less attentive to preparing military provisions. Coupled with Ye Li's interference, the matter of military provisions was delayed again and again...
Now that the year has passed, Han Yiyi looked at the two who were still lingering and refused to leave, feeling quite speechless.
“Young Master Yun, you didn’t go home for the New Year, and you still aren’t going back now. Aren’t your family worried…”
"It's alright. I informed my family before I left before the New Year. Besides, I often go out and about when I inspect restaurants, so they're used to it..."
Han Yiyi: ...That's what I meant.
Seeing that no one understood her meaning, Han Yiyi was speechless, but before she could say anything more, she heard Aunt Zhang's voice outside the door.
"Is Yi-yi home...?"
"Yes, yes, I'm here..." Han Yi had no choice but to get up and speak.
Watching Han Yiyi's retreating figure, Yun Xiao couldn't help but curl the corners of his lips, a smile even appearing in his eyes.
He naturally understood that Han Yiyi wanted him to leave, but now he found it increasingly amusing to tease the woman in front of him.
Furthermore, if he left now, he wouldn't know when he would have another chance to come back. He now understood his own feelings and knew that Han Yiyi had been heartbroken by that good-for-nothing and wouldn't be thinking about matters of the heart for a while.
But he didn't care. He believed that one day he would be accepted by her. Besides, after spending these days together, he understood Han Yiyi better and better. She was a straightforward person, but she was tough on the outside but soft on the inside.
As the saying goes, even a good woman can be won over by a persistent suitor. He refused to believe that he couldn't keep her from getting away with it. Thinking of this, a roguish smile appeared on Yun Xiao's lips.
However, to prevent Han Yi from kicking them out again, he set his sights on the two little ones.
As soon as Han Yiyi opened the door, she saw Aunt Zhang's smiling face and couldn't help but ask.
"But the Huang family will have another show to watch..."
I heard that because his daughter-in-law argues with him every day, he fell ill a few days ago and now seems to be too sick to get out of bed. I don't know how much longer he can hold on.
Aunt Zhang was taken aback by Han Yiyi's question. After realizing what she meant, she smiled and patted her lightly.
"You silly girl, you're just looking for a show. I'm not here for you to watch the show. I'm here to ask you to help your auntie out..."
Han Yiyi thought that the Huang family had caused some trouble again, but when she heard that Aunt Zhang wanted her help, she quickly said yes.
"Auntie, don't be so polite. Just tell me what's wrong..."
When she talked about her purpose for coming, Aunt Zhang's lips curled up again.
It turns out that now that the New Year has passed, Da Niu is already fifteen years old. Before the New Year, Aunt Zhang asked someone to arrange a marriage for Da Niu. Unexpectedly, today the matchmaker brought the girl over directly.
Thanks to Da Niu's bamboo weaving skills, Aunt Zhang's family has saved some money. Now their house has been built, and their living conditions are among the best in Zhushan Village. This is why, when she mentioned arranging a marriage for Da Niu, the matchmaker brought the girl directly over.
However, Aunt Zhang was worried that Da Niu's dull nature might offend the girl, so she thought of sending Han Yiyi over so that she could also keep the girl company and talk to her, and also observe the girl's temperament. That way, even if it didn't work out, it wouldn't ruin the girl's reputation.
Upon hearing Aunt Zhang's words, Han Yiyi readily agreed. Wasn't this just a real-life blind date? Although she had never been on a blind date herself, she had seen them on TV. Two strangers meeting face to face—it sounded quite amusing.
Seeing Han Yiyi's bright eyes, Aunt Zhang knew that she was watching this as a spectacle again, so she smiled and patted her lightly.
"Alright, alright, hurry up and come with me, the girl is still waiting at home..."
Aunt Zhang originally intended to have Da Ni and Er Ni come and call Han Yiyi, but she was worried that the two girls might not explain things clearly, so she came over herself.
Seeing that Aunt Zhang was anxious, Han Yi called out to the two children, telling them not to run around, and then quickly followed Aunt Zhang out the door.
Since there were two adults in the family, Han Yiyi wasn't worried about the two children. However, after they had walked halfway, they realized that there was another child following behind them.
Han Yi frowned when she saw the person who had followed them. She didn't understand why this young master was going along. It was a blind date; didn't he know what he looked like? With this guy standing there, what girl would be interested in Da Niu...?
At this moment, Aunt Zhang also noticed Yun Xiao, who had come along with them. Aunt Zhang naturally recognized Yun Xiao. Not only had they visited her when they were looking for Han Yiyi last time, but in recent days, Aunt Zhang had also learned that this handsome young man was also the young master of Yunlai Restaurant.
Da Niu's bamboo weaving was able to sell so well thanks to Yunlai Restaurant, so Aunt Zhang was very polite to the person in front of her.
Because of the previous search for Han Yiyi, Yun Xiao had a good impression of Aunt Zhang, so he smiled and asked.
"Auntie, may I come over and take a look...?"
In fact, Yun Xiao didn't have any ulterior motives; he was just curious. But since he had said so, Aunt Zhang couldn't disagree and readily agreed.
"Of course, of course, as long as Young Master Yun doesn't mind that my home is simple..."
As for whether Yun Xiao's departure will affect the girl's impression of her son.
Aunt Zhang hadn't even considered this question, because in her view, her peasant family and the young master from the capital were from completely different worlds, so there was no need for comparison.
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