Chapter 404 Ye Zhenghai Refuses the Shen Family to Embrace Him
Xu also expressed her opinion: "Wanwan! I want to open a shoe store that specializes in making shoes for people. What do you think?"
"Of course! The shoes made by your aunt are really comfortable to wear. I've worn them a lot in the past two years." Du Wanwan supports women to go out and support themselves.
But she couldn't make the decision about her mother-in-law, and had to wait for her father-in-law to come back before making a decision. The emperor's reward would come soon, and she could do whatever she wanted then.
Chen Xiangxiu also knew that his daughter-in-law was in trouble, so he didn't mention it again.
Now they all lived in the Du family, and the whole family was happy and harmonious, which reduced her sadness. In addition, the news of the emperor's reward had been passed on, and her husband was awarded the title of Anguogong, which was also a great honor.
Originally, this matter could not be leaked out casually, so the prince let Du Wanwan know in advance so that she could feel at ease.
Liangjun City.
Ye Zhenghai handed over all the seals and other things in his hand to Yan Hong. The imperial edict had already made it clear. Yan Hong was appointed as a first-rank general and guarded Liangjun City.
Yan Hong and Ye Zhenghai have been brothers for many years. Yan Hong made great efforts in defeating the enemy this time, so it is a cause for celebration that he can be promoted. However, he is a little unhappy to be separated from Ye Zhenghai.
It would be great to be able to return to the capital, but it is also uncomfortable to be bound by those rules all day long.
Chen Xiangxiu's elder brother came to discuss with Ye Zhenghai and wanted to go to the capital with him, but was rejected by Ye Zhenghai.
"Brother! The capital may not be a good place. Liangjun City has the Shen family's foundation. Why do you want to go to the capital? Do you think the capital is so easy to stay in?"
Chen Xiangxiu's eldest brother had an embarrassed expression on his face. He also knew that when his brother-in-law's family was convicted, he had indeed not fulfilled his obligation as an older brother to take good care of his younger sister.
At that time, I thought the Ye family could not turn things around, and I was short-sighted. I didn't expect that my brother-in-law would not only turn things around, but also make waves.
The Marquis of Pingyang was removed, but he was given the title of Duke of Anguo.
The title of duke is higher than that of marquis, so this thick thigh must be held tightly.
"Brother-in-law! I am the one who let you and my sister down. Mother wanted to see my sister before she died. But it's a pity that my sister is far away in the capital and can't see her. I have decided to live with my sister and brother-in-law from now on."
"No need." Ye Zhenghai refused straightforwardly, "Uncle, it's better for you to stay with the Shen family's assets. The capital is not suitable for you."
If his family is in trouble, the Shen family will probably not lend a helping hand, so there is no need for him to care about etiquette.
Chen Xiangxiu's elder brother knew that Ye Zhenghai would not help him, and he was unhappy in his heart. He just neglected his sister once! Why was his brother-in-law so heartless?
When Shen Feiyan heard that his uncle was conferred the title of Duke of Anguo and Ye Tingxiao was conferred the title of a first-rank general, he was so angry that his nose was crooked.
She did get married, but she married a scholar whose family had some money, not too poor, and she was also the wife of a wealthy man. Compared with Ye Tingxiao, there was no comparison at all.
It’s not enough that he’s not as good-looking as Ye Tingxiao. Even if he passes the imperial examination and becomes the top scholar in the future, he will probably have to struggle for decades to have the same level as Ye Tingxiao.
What’s infuriating is that the scholar has five concubines in his room, one of whom is pregnant, but she didn’t get pregnant.
Her mother-in-law suggested that she let her concubine give birth to the child first and raise the child with her, hoping that the child would be born to her.
She disagreed and cried and made a fuss. Originally, her mother-in-law and the scholar were not prepared to compromise, but suddenly they heard that Ye Zhenghai was conferred the title of Duke of Anguo.
He compromised without her saying anything and took the initiative to deal with the concubine. She didn't even ask how he did it.
If her uncle's family went to the capital, she would go with them, and take the scholar with her to the capital as well, so that she could pass the imperial examinations there and then take the imperial examinations for the top prize.
Even if they didn't go, she had to find a way to take the scholar to the capital. She didn't want to live in the small Liang County City. During the last time when the emperor took over, she didn't even dare to go out. She felt so depressed.
The capital is still better. No matter how good the enemy is at fighting, they can never reach there.
It would be great if my cousin could see it with his own eyes.
Looking at her increasingly haggard face in the bronze mirror, Shen Feiyan was very angry. She had to take good care of herself and not let her face age. She must go to the capital to see her cousin.
My aunt scolded her last time, so what? After all, she is my own aunt. As long as I go to the capital, my aunt will definitely not be willing to drive me out.
As long as her aunt kept her, what could that bitch Du Wanwan do to her? She must find a way to win back her cousin's heart, even if she had to be a concubine, she would be willing.
Ye Tingxiao: “???”
Did the door squeeze your brain? Auntie? You are happy but I am not. My Wanwan and I have agreed to be together for life, so what's wrong with you being stuck in the middle?
Chen Xiangxiu's elder brother failed to become Ye Zhenghai's thigh, and returned home in a sullen mood. He couldn't find anyone to vent his anger to, and his face was terribly gloomy.
It happened that Shen Feiyan went home to inquire about the news and asked about this matter, and was severely scolded by him.
"Chen Feiyan! How dare you ask? You are just a fool with long hair and short knowledge. At the beginning, your aunt begged you to marry your cousin, but you refused. Now you know how to cling to him? It's too late!
Your aunt and uncle are angry and don't want to care about our Shen family anymore. All this is caused by your selfishness. If you had agreed to marry him, would all these things have happened?
All the prestigious families in Liang County have gone to the capital to develop, but our Shen family didn't go. Go back to your home. The Shen family's affairs have nothing to do with you in the future."
Shen Feiyan didn't dare to confront his uncle, so he complained in his heart: You talk as if you love my aunt so much. My aunt was escorted to the capital by the officials, and the people of Liangjun City all went to see her off, but you didn't let the Shen family go.
Now you have the nerve to criticize me. I regret not agreeing to my aunt, but your attitude towards my aunt is not much better than mine. We are all the same, so don't criticize each other.
Shen Feiyan bowed and said goodbye, she was going home to persuade the scholar to go to the capital.
If her uncle didn't accept them, could they not go to the capital? She insisted on going.
The capital city is such a prosperous place, with kings, princes, generals and ministers everywhere. If my cousin can't get married, it would be great if he could marry a high-ranking official!
If that were the case, I wonder if the uncle would dare to give her the cold shoulder. He might even bow and scrape in front of her.
After rejecting his brother-in-law, Ye Zhenghai packed up, rode on his horse, and left Liangjun City with Ye Tingfeng and several personal guards.
Yan Hong brought people to see him off outside Liangjun City. Looking at these former subordinates, Ye Zhenghai was filled with emotion.
He has lived in Liangjun City for more than forty years. It would be a lie to say that he has no feelings for it. Now that the emperor has ordered him to return to the capital, he cannot disobey the imperial edict.
If possible, he would rather guard Liangjun City and stay away from the capital.
He was not familiar with that place, but he was very familiar with Liangjun City.
After bidding farewell to his old subordinates, Ye Zhenghai rode away from them on horseback.
Thinking that he would see his wife, Xu, his daughter, his son, and his daughter-in-law soon, he felt warm in his heart. During those days in the border town, he missed them all the time.
Ye Tingfeng was very happy to be able to go to the capital. Sitting on the horse, the majestic young man was full of high spirits.
(End of this chapter)
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