Chapter 227 Who is Ya'er?
Cai Zhengyang nodded, sat down in the main seat, and looked at Cai Lei.
"You ignore all advice and leave without a second thought, you really have some nerve."
Cai's father chimed in, "Yes, that's why we have to beat them hard, otherwise they won't listen to the lesson."
How could such an unruly son, who doesn't listen to teachings, emerge from a family of scholars?
He's bad at studying, and he's also unruly in his conduct.
Cai Lei immediately knelt down.
Oh no, I'm definitely going to get a beating.
Suddenly, Cai Lei had a flash of inspiration and remembered something. He picked up the bundle beside him and hurriedly said, "Grandfather, Grandfather, this is a gift I brought for you. I was thinking of you even on this trip."
"The sun has risen in the west! The boy has grown up. He even knows to bring things back for your grandfather when he comes back from his trips." Cai's father said in amazement.
"This isn't like you. Who prepared the tea?" Cai Zhengyang looked at his grandson with sharp eyes.
Could it be that someone wants to use Cai Lei to tell him something?
Aside from his family, no one else knew that he was a tea connoisseur.
“That…” Cai Lei scratched his head, “Grandfather, you are really wise. The person who delivered the tea said she was a woman from a fallen branch of the Cai family, named Ya’er.”
Even though his grandfather might not recognize him, he still had to tell the truth.
"Ya'er?"
Cai Zhengyang was stunned for a moment.
"Ya'er?" She suddenly stood up from her chair.
"Ya'er!"
"Are you telling the truth? She said her name is Ya'er?"
"Yes, Grandfather, I wouldn't dare lie to you."
Cai Zhengyang, who was over fifty years old, suddenly fainted.
Cai Lei was so shocked that he jumped three feet high to help the person. Why such a big reaction?
Could it be that this person has a grudge against the Cai family?
Oh no, we've brought in our enemy's things, and Grandfather's been so angry he's fainted. Is he going to get beaten to death?
"You're a real troublemaker, good for nothing! Who told you to mention that name!"
Enraged, Cai's father kicked Cai Lei and hurriedly ordered his servants to fetch a doctor.
Cai Zhengyang was helped to bed, and the doctor arrived in a hurry.
A family like the Cai family could afford to hire a physician.
"father……"
Cai Lei was scolded as soon as he opened his mouth, "You don't need to say anything now, go and kneel down in front of your grandfather's bed."
"yes."
"Wait, come back."
Cai's father stopped the man, hesitated for a moment, and then asked, "How is the person you saw...?"
"Dad, you mean Ya'er? She's doing quite well, but she has a bit of a bad temper. She'll start cursing at the drop of a hat, and she even dragged me to the kitchen to tend the fire. But her cooking skills are really good."
Cai Lei felt nostalgic when he thought about the food at the Lin family's house; it was even better than what his own chef could make.
"Has she become like this? Cursing like a shrew, and still having to cook for herself?" Mr. Cai's brows furrowed so deeply they could trap a fly.
"Father, who is this Ya'er? Why is Grandfather reacting so strongly?" Cai Lei asked, puzzled.
Unable to bear it any longer, Cai's father kicked him, saying, "Ya'er is not what you call her, she is your great-aunt."
Cai Lei hurriedly hid; he did have a great-aunt in his family, but...
"What are you two doing at the door? Come in quickly, Dad's awake!"
Madam Cai called out, and the two hurriedly went into the inner room.
Cai Zhengyang opened his eyes on the bed, "Ya'er..."
Cai Lei knelt down with a thud. "Grandfather, you're awake. I was wrong. Please don't be angry. You can punish me however you want."
He didn't know that the woman was the aunt who had been expelled from the Cai family.
He said, "Why does it feel so familiar as soon as we meet?"
He ate candied hawthorns bought by this great-aunt when he was very young.
"Where's the tea you brought? Brew me a cup and bring it up." Cai Zhengyang sat up in bed, slightly out of breath.
He is old and in poor health. He has been ill on and off all year and has even taken leave from court.
Madam Cai spoke up, "Father, you're so old. The doctor said you should eat a light diet and not drink too much tea, otherwise you won't be able to sleep at night."
"You said it yourself, I'm already this old, how much longer can I live? Let's make some tea." Cai Zhengyang was panting heavily; he had great difficulty breathing when he had an attack.
Sometimes I'm really afraid that I'll pass away before I can catch my breath and go to meet my ancestors.
Madam Cai didn't dare to persuade her any further and hurriedly went to make tea herself.
At this point, we didn't bother with the proper tea-brewing techniques; we simply put the tea leaves in the teacup and poured in the water.
After the tea was brewed, I immediately swallowed hard and brought it over.
Cai Zhengyang finished the cup in one gulp and then asked her to add water to the teacup.
"This tea smells wonderful, sister, you've really put your heart into it," Madam Cai said softly.
She had already heard that the tea was brought back by Lei'er on behalf of Cai Chun Ya, the eldest daughter of the Cai family.
This young lady's family had long thought she had died outside, so it's no wonder her father-in-law was so excited that she was still alive.
Cai Zhengyang drank another cup and suddenly felt much better; he could speak with less difficulty.
He immediately ordered, "No one is allowed to touch this tea; keep it in my room."
Mr. Cai frowned. "Dad, but you're still taking your medicine. This tea and medicine..."
Madam Cai tugged at her father's sleeve, "Just do as your father wishes."
How could I refuse tea that my daughter gave me?
Cai Zhengyang told the couple to leave, but kept Cai Lei behind to talk.
Once outside, Madam Cai spoke softly, "I heard from Lei'er that your sister's husband is still alive and works as a teacher at a private school. If that's true..."
That's the great scholar Fang! Who wouldn't want to become his disciple? The emperor's men searched for so long but couldn't find him. They all thought he was dead, but they never expected him to still be alive.
"Don't even think about it. Don't you realize the situation is like this? You might just get yourself into trouble," Cai's father sighed.
King Jing's momentum was unstoppable; he was determined to rebel to the very end.
Who knows what the future holds? What if...?
Cai Yuanfeng didn't dare to think any further.
"Sigh, I do hope that one day my sister can come back."
Madam Cai still liked this older sister-in-law very much.
How could such an insightful aunt raise such an ungrateful daughter?
Just as the couple was about to leave, the housekeeper came to report.
"My lord, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel has come to visit."
Cai Yuanfeng frowned. "That nephew of Liu Zhongyuan? Our family has always wanted to keep to ourselves and avoid conflict with the Liu family. What is he doing here?"
The steward said, "Judging from his tone, he seems to be here to visit the young master."
"Please invite them to the main hall first. Madam, you may go back now."
Madam Cai was puzzled. "Didn't you come to see Lei'er? You can have Lei'er receive you."
"Liu Wenshu has a close relationship with Liu Zhongyuan. Rumor has it that he is Liu Zhongyuan's biological son. Moreover, he was able to secure a position in the Ministry of Personnel in such a short time. Such cunning is beyond the reach of my silly son. I should go and see for myself."
Outside the Cai family's gate stood a ramrod straight figure dressed in official robes.
Today, Liu Wenshu didn't even bring his inkstone; he came alone.
He heard that Cai Lei had just returned from Ganzhou, so he figured he must have seen Lady Ye by now.
I wonder if she is alright.
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