Looking at Ye Xinxin who was almost collapsed, Mrs. Ye felt a trace of pity in her heart, and her tone of voice softened.
"Xinxin, you absolutely shouldn't have privately communicated with Prince Yu."
"Your Majesty loves Prince Yu so much, yet you almost ruined his reputation. How could His Majesty not be angry?"
After Mrs. Ye finished speaking, she looked at Ye Xinxin, who had a dazed look on her face, and sighed.
"Since His Majesty has issued the decree, there is no room for maneuver on this matter."
"I will send someone to set a date with Prince Yu as soon as possible. During this time, you should stay in your courtyard and wait for your marriage. Don't cause any more trouble."
"As for the dowry, you don't have to worry. Your father and I have prepared it long ago."
Ye Xinxin looked at Madam Ye in disbelief, "Mother, how could you do this to me?"
Ye Pengcheng looked at the resentment on Ye Xinxin's face and felt very unhappy.
"Xinxin, have you forgotten all the etiquette I taught you over the years? How do you talk to your mother like that?"
"You know very well that in this family, your mother loves you the most. How could you treat her like this?"
When Ye Pengcheng thought that Ye Xinxin might send Madam Ye to reward the three armies in the future, he suddenly couldn't suppress his anger.
Ye Xinxin didn't expect that Ye Pengcheng not only refused to help her, but would blame her instead.
"Dad, Mom, is it because I'm not your biological daughter that you won't help me?"
After Ye Xinxin finished speaking, a trace of resentment flashed in her eyes. Mrs. Ye became even more disappointed in her. She shook her head at Ye Pengcheng, signaling Ye Pengcheng not to argue with her too much.
Seeing Ye Xinxin's attitude, Ye Pengcheng became even more disappointed and shouted at Ye Xinxin.
"Xinxin, you're becoming more and more unreasonable. If I hadn't pleaded with His Majesty today, you would have received only a foot of white silk."
Ye Xinxin didn't appreciate it at all after hearing it. She threw the imperial edict to the ground and stared at Ye Pengcheng and the others with anger on her face.
"I would rather die than be a concubine. If you won't help me, I'll find a way myself."
Ye Xinxin was about to leave when Ye Pengcheng shouted angrily.
"Ye Xinxin, pick up the letter and go back to your yard to get married, otherwise..."
Ye Xinxin's eyes were red and she yelled at Ye Pengcheng hysterically.
"What else? Are you going to expel me from the Ye family?"
Although Ye Xinxin was angry, she did not lose her mind at this moment. The reason why she asked this question was that she wanted to see Ye Pengcheng's bottom line towards her.
After she finished shouting, her eyes stared straight at Ye Pengcheng.
Sure enough, after hearing her words, a struggle flashed across Ye Pengcheng's face, but in the end he did not say anything cruel.
Ye Xinxin knew what was going on. When she thought about the fact that she would have to rely on the Ye family to win over Prince Yu in the future, the madness in her eyes gradually faded away.
Instead, there was a look of sadness and self-blame, and then his tone softened.
"Dad, Mom, I'm sorry. The blow I suffered today was too great, so I lost my temper."
"My daughter will go back and reflect on this. I'll leave the matter of marriage to you, mother. I hope you won't hold it against Xinxin."
After Ye Xinxin finished speaking, tears started to fall down her face. She looked so miserable.
Seeing this, Mrs. Ye swallowed back all the reproaches that were about to come out of her mouth and waved her hand coldly.
"We know you're upset, and we don't blame you. I'll help you with the wedding, but after you get married, you'll have to rely on yourself."
"Prince Yu's Mansion is not like the Ye family. You must remember not to be so willful in the future. Go back and rest first."
After Mrs. Ye finished speaking, she no longer looked at Ye Xinxin. Seeing that she was upset, Ye Pengcheng hurriedly comforted her silently.
Ye Xinxin had no choice but to take Qiuping away temporarily. As soon as they left, Mrs. Ye began to cry.
"Husband, Xinxin has completely cut herself off from us this time. From now on..."
Ye Pengcheng held her in his arms and sighed.
"Madam, I know what to do. I also know that you cannot accept the feelings you have had over the years."
"But everything Xiaoxiao said came true one by one. If we continue to be soft-hearted, it will only hurt ourselves."
Madam Ye nodded, "I understand. When she gets married, I will take the opportunity to find a reason to break off the relationship with her."
"Talk to the other kids about Xinxin's performance today so they can be mentally prepared."
"Especially Fan'er. Xiaoxiao said that he would fall in love with Xinxin."
"Now that Xinxin is about to become a concubine, I'm worried that Fan'er will feel bad for her. We must not let Fan'er waste her life because of her."
Ye Pengcheng nodded, comforted Mrs. Ye with a few words, and then changed the subject.
"In a few days there will be a palace banquet, and after that will be Rong'er's wedding. Now there's also Xinxin's things to deal with. Madam, I've really been burdened by this lately."
Madam Ye shook her head. "I'm overjoyed that Rong'er is getting married. Xinxin is just a concubine, so her life is much simpler. Right now, I'm most worried about the palace banquet."
"Although Xinxin is only a concubine, she is still involved with Prince Yu. I'm afraid that in the future, our Ye family and Prince Yu will be entangled."
Mrs. Ye has not been out these days and does not know about the affairs of Tianquan Bookstore.
Ye Pengcheng had heard of it, and now that Mrs. Ye mentioned it, he said lightly.
"You don't have to worry about these things for now. Recently, the book club where Fan'er works has been linked to the Crown Prince."
"I was a little worried at first, but now it's just right."
Madam Ye was shocked. "How did he become involved with the Crown Prince?"
Ye Pengcheng briefly explained the whole cause and effect to Mrs. Ye. After hearing this, Mrs. Ye became even more worried.
"Madam, I'm telling you this so that you can be prepared when you attend the palace banquet."
"Leave the affairs of the court to me, and you just need to take care of the harem."
Mrs. Ye nodded helplessly, and the two chatted for a while, then Ye Pengcheng went to talk to his four sons.
Ye Xiaoxiao was reading a book, and Tianxuan came to report after receiving the news.
"Miss, His Majesty has issued a decree, ordering Ye Xinxin to be Prince Yu's concubine."
Ye Xiaoxiao was a little surprised. She thought that since Prince Yu valued the Ye family so much, he would at least find a concubine for Ye Xinxin.
But after a little thought, Ye Xiaoxiao had a guess in her mind. She waved her hand and Tianxuan retreated.
Not long after Tianxuan left, Shangguan Lingyun arrived as expected. As soon as Ye Xiaoxiao saw his smiling face, she knew what was going on.
"You are so attentive, it's hard not to think that you are trying to win over the Ye family."
Shangguan Lingyun curled his lips, "It's just the Ye family. I don't take it seriously. However, since it can make Prince Yu uncomfortable and make you happy, why not do it?"
Ye Xiaoxiao pouted, but the slightly raised corners of her lips showed that she was very happy at the moment.
Shangguan Lingyun lazily embraced her in his arms, then sat on her bed, and his deep, magnetic voice sounded again.
"The Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet will be held in a few days. My mother wants me to marry the Grand Tutor's granddaughter. What do you think?"
After Shangguan Lingyun asked, he hugged Ye Xiaoxiao tightly, afraid of missing her thoughts.
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