Chapter 360 Proving He Is Right
When He Qiming returned home, Yong'an Earl's family of four were preparing to enter the palace.
He stepped forward: "Father, Mother."
He Qiming's two younger brothers, He Qiwei and He Qirui, also greeted him -
"Brother."
"Brother, have you just come back?"
He Qiming hummed softly and said nothing.
From childhood to adulthood, his relationship with his two younger brothers could not be described as good, nor was it bad.
He has always regarded himself as the heir to the Yong'an Earl's Mansion and usually never cares about the affairs of his two younger brothers.
But now, looking at his younger brother who was always looked down upon, He Qiming felt complicated.
He originally just wanted to say hello to his parents and go back, but Earl Yong'an stopped him.
"Is there something wrong, father?"
Yong'an Bo looked worried and asked in a deep voice, "You have been staying outside the palace for the past two days. Do you think it's enough to send someone to bring a message to your mother? Is this what your father taught you?"
After He Qiming left the yard that day, he made an appointment with his friends to go drinking together.
Later, I drank too much and decided to spend the night outside.
Perhaps because he was afraid that his family would worry, He Qiming sent someone back with a message.
But he only told Lady Yong'an and did not let Shen Shu know about it.
Seeing He Qiming remain silent, Earl Yong'an became even angrier.
"If today wasn't New Year's Eve, would you still be planning to get drunk and die outside?"
As soon as they met, Earl Yong'an smelled the smell of alcohol on He Qiming.
Originally thinking that today was New Year's Eve and he would be going to the palace soon, he tried hard not to lose his temper.
But He Qiming's attitude completely angered him.
"The father calmed down, and the son knew he was wrong."
Seeing that Earl Yong'an was angry, He Qiming quickly admitted his mistake.
He knew that he had to admit his mistake first, at least to let his father calm down.
Lady Yong'an also advised: "Well, we are about to enter the palace. Why are you angry at this time? Hurry up and get in the carriage, or you will be late."
Earl Yong'an glared at He Qiming, snorted coldly, and got on the carriage.
Lady Yong'an gave He Qiming a few instructions and then got on the carriage.
He Qiwei and He Qirui smiled at He Qiming, then got on another carriage and left.
He Qiming just stood there with a puzzled look on his face.
Only after the carriage had gone far away did He Qiming calm down and walk towards the mansion.
When He Qiming walked to the door, he heard faint crying sounds from inside.
He paused, his expression becoming more gloomy.
If it were in the past, when He Qiming heard Shen Shu crying, his first reaction would definitely be worry and heartache.
He would definitely go in immediately to find out what was going on, then hold Shen Shu in his arms and comfort her.
But now, he just felt a little tired.
Ever since he broke off his engagement with Yan Yan, people have been talking about him behind his back.
They said he was treacherous, unfaithful and unfilial, and mistook fish eyes for pearls...
Even when I was drinking outside these two days, I would always be teased.
He realized that he seemed to have become a laughing stock in the entire capital.
He Qiming didn't understand what he had done wrong, nor did he understand why those people said that about him.
It was obvious that the engagement was not arranged by him, it was obviously just his grandfather wanting to repay his kindness.
He just followed his heart and was unwilling to become a tool to repay his grandfather's kindness. Instead, he chose to marry a woman he liked.
Why do those people make him sound like an unforgivable sinner?
And there was Chen Shu. He clearly withstood all the pressure and ridicule just to be with her.
Even give up some things that were originally within reach.
But what about her? What did she do?
She just makes a fuss and cries.
Why can't we stand in his shoes and face those difficulties with him? ?
He Qiming was about to turn around and leave when he was discovered by the sharp-eyed maid.
"The eldest master is here!!"
Shen Shu was stunned and ran out immediately.
"Brother He, I thought you weren't coming back, I thought..."
I thought he really didn't want her anymore.
He Qiming sighed in his heart: "Why wouldn't I come back? Didn't I say I would come back to spend New Year's Eve with you?"
Shen Shu's voice choked up: "I knew that Brother He would never break his promise."
Looking at Shen Shu's red and swollen eyes, He Qiming felt a little guilty and upset.
"It's so cold, why don't you put on more clothes?"
Chen Shu had been living in fear for the past two days. When she suddenly heard He Qiming's caring words, tears began to fall.
He Qiming was a little depressed, but he still reached out and wiped her tears: "Shu'er, don't cry. Today is New Year's Eve, it's unlucky to cry."
Tears welled up in Chen Shu's eyes, but she tried hard not to let them fall.
He Qiming's heart softened: "Okay, aren't we back? It's cold outside, let's go in first."
Forget it, he felt bad and she felt bad too.
"Okay, let's go inside."
Chen Shu was so delighted by the regained tenderness that she had completely forgotten what she had been thinking before.
At this moment, she spoke very carefully, fearing that she might do something wrong and make He Qiming unhappy again.
She was even more unwilling to think about whether what He Qiming said before was true or not, and whether he would marry a wife in the future.
"Brother He, have a cup of hot tea to warm yourself up."
He Qiming took the teacup handed over by Shen Shu and took a sip of tea.
Thinking of his current situation, he couldn't help but blame himself for going out to drink just because he was angry.
Those people had been laughing at him, saying that he was mistaking fish eyes for pearls and that he would definitely regret it in the future.
Now Shen Shu has only been married for a few days. If outsiders think that they are not in harmony, wouldn't he be laughed at? ?
He Qiming put down the cup, his expression gentle: "Shu'er, mother asked someone to set up a banquet in my yard."
Before Shen Shu could speak, he added ambiguously: "You can stay at my place tonight, you don't have to come back."
"I will listen to Brother He."
Shen Shu lowered her head shyly, with a blush on her cheeks.
He Qiming raised the corners of his lips and took Shen Shu's hand.
"Let's go."
Chen Shu was the woman he wanted to marry even if it meant disobeying his parents, offending the Yan family, and being laughed at by everyone.
No matter what, he has to prove it to everyone.
Prove him right.
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The Shen family's carriage swayed to the palace gate and stopped.
Shen Huazheng got off the carriage with everyone from the Shen family and walked towards the palace.
You will always meet some acquaintances on the way. Usually you will exchange a few words and then continue to rush in the direction of the banquet.
When everyone took their seats, Emperor Jingning, the Empress, the Queen Mother and others had not arrived yet, so everyone could still socialize for a while.
Everyone knew about the harsh words Yan Yan had said to He Qiming, and they were all waiting to see the show.
But after looking around, everyone from the He family had taken their seats, and there was no sign of He Qiming.
Everyone was a little disappointed, and they temporarily put aside their gossipy hearts and started to socialize seriously.
Soon, the place became lively.
People who know each other greet each other and say some New Year's greetings.
If you are not familiar with someone but want to make friends, you will find ways to approach and start a conversation.
After all, if you build relationships over a drink, you never know what benefits or favors you might get.
“Brother Shen.”
Shen Zhaonian was chatting with someone. When he heard the voice, he subconsciously looked up and saw Ye Hong walking towards them.
Following behind him were several of his sons, including Ye Linghuai.
Seeing Shen Huazheng, Ye Linghuai's eyes flashed with light.
After not seeing her for a while, Zheng'er has become even more beautiful.
Her eyes are bright and clear, her skin is whiter than snow, and she is so beautiful that she does not seem to be an ordinary person.
Because it was the New Year's Eve banquet, all the officials wore official robes, and Shen Huazheng also wore an official robe.
The fact that Shen Huazheng entered the court as a woman was already known to everyone in the capital.
Ye Linghuai naturally knew about this, but it was the first time he saw Shen Huazheng wearing an official robe.
He stared straight at Shen Huazheng, and suddenly felt a tingling sensation in his heart.
Official robes are usually worn by men, but they have a different charm when worn on her.
Ye Linghuai was about to call Shen Huazheng when he suddenly felt several cold gazes falling on him.
He subconsciously raised his eyes and met the murderous eyes of the three brothers of the Shen family.
He was so scared that he took several steps back.
Everyone present was smart. As early as when they saw the Ye family members coming to the Shen family's seat, they guessed that Ye Hong wanted to take advantage of the festive atmosphere of the New Year's Eve palace banquet to make peace with the Shen family.
I just don't know whether the Shen family is willing to give him this face.
The people around them all subconsciously pricked up their ears and concentrated their attention. On the surface, they still smiled and greeted the people around them, but secretly they all moved slightly in the direction of Shen Huazheng and others.
Seeing Ye Linghuai being scared away by the Shen brothers, the gossip fire in everyone's hearts was ignited, and their spirits became more focused.
Afraid of missing any details.
Some people also sneered at Ye Linghuai. Could it be that he regretted it now that he saw that Chen Huazheng was getting better and better? ?
Bah, how shameless!!!
Ye Hong naturally did not miss the scene just now. He glanced at Ye Linghuai coldly.
Useless thing.
When looking at Shen Huazheng, Ye Hong felt mixed emotions.
If those accidents had not happened, such an outstanding child would have been his daughter-in-law.
Their Ye family would not have become what it is now.
Now that things have come to this, there is no point in thinking any more.
The most urgent task is to gain the Shen family's understanding.
Soon, Ye Hong's eyes softened and a smile appeared on his face.
He looked at Shen Zhaonian and bowed, "Everything that happened in the past was the fault of my Ye family. Today, I would like to apologize to Brother Shen. I hope Brother Shen can put aside the past grudges."
The spectators who have been paying attention to the situation here: (^^*)
Here it comes!!
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