Chapter 381 The Truth Hurts
Because of what happened when she met Ke Xinrui that day, Ye Wan only stayed at the manor for three days. After returning home, she paid special attention to this family.
A few days later, Ye Wan heard the news that Ke Xinrui had killed someone and, in her shock, had taken medication and died.
As for Tao Mingzhu, she was betrothed to a family by Ke Xinrui's parents, and she had a child. She was a smart woman, and her life was not bad.
"Find someone to bury him properly, and don't let my mother know about this."
After all, they had raised him to adulthood, and they couldn't just watch him be buried in a straw mat. So Ye Wan arranged for a coffin, and the couple were buried together.
"Later, she stopped doing those things, and her parents took good care of her," Ye Wan said to Hui Gu beside her.
"There are countless heartless people in this world, all kinds of people, good and evil. Some were originally kind-hearted but later turned evil, while others were originally bad but later became good. We can't demand anything of others, we can only demand it of ourselves. Don't think so much, madam."
Ye Wan laughed, "Aunt, where's Mingqian?"
"I went to the military camp with the master, and His Highness the Crown Prince went with me."
Lin Anyuan practically acted as a father to his two sons, and His Highness the Crown Prince also spent most of his time living in the Princess's residence.
Now, all military power in the capital is in Lin Anyuan's hands. If Lin Anyuan harbors any disloyal intentions, Emperor Jing will not have an easy time.
Ye Wan was just thinking about whether or not to go to Aunt Cai's place when her maid came to deliver a message.
"Madam, someone from the Yu family has arrived."
It was Yu An who arrived, bringing generous gifts.
"Young Master Yu, please have a seat."
Yu An was the second-highest scorer in the imperial examination last year and now works in the Hanlin Academy. His position is relatively easy, but he is already considered quite successful at his age.
“Lord Ye, I know you don’t like beating around the bush, so I’ll get straight to the point. I’ve come here today to ask for your hand in marriage.”
Yu An stood up and bowed respectfully.
Ye Wan wasn't surprised at all, since the Yu family had already sent a matchmaker to their door. "Since that's the case, then I'll be frank. If my daughter is willing, I won't stand in the way."
"With Lord Ye's words, I am relieved."
Yu An didn't linger and left. Li Yewan told him to take it back and that she could send it to him later.
After Yu An left, Hui Gu couldn't help but say, "Hasn't Yu An already taken a concubine? How dare he come back to ask for marriage?"
Ye Wan took a sip of tea. "Aunt, there are plenty of men in the world who take concubines. You're just used to our family not having concubines. You'll find plenty of concubines in other families."
Before Yu An entered high school last year, her family arranged two concubines for her. After entering high school, she was promoted to a concubine. Although no big news spread, Ye Wan knew about it.
Huigu said, "This won't do, it's not clean anymore."
Ye Wan spat out a mouthful of tea.
I wonder if the people around her have been influenced by her; they're all becoming more and more outspoken now.
Although she didn't like unclean men with concubines, it wasn't her who was choosing men, so what if Er Ya liked them?
Yu An, who had just left the princess's residence, returned home.
"How did it go? You went to the Lin family in person. What was their attitude?" Madam Yu asked her son anxiously.
Yu An conveyed Ye Wan's meaning.
"That's wonderful! If you can marry him, it will put your mind at ease." Madam Yu was overjoyed.
She hadn't been optimistic about the marriage before, but ever since Ye Wan and his wife were given important positions, she had long since decided they were a good match. They were a father and son, and both of them were incredibly stubborn.
Now that her daughter-in-law can come into the family, she can finally rest easy.
"Mother, don't be too happy yet. She's not an naive young girl who hasn't seen the world. She might not be willing to marry me." Yu An pursed her lips.
Three years ago, he couldn't propose marriage because of his father. Now, the Lin family's doorstep is practically worn down by suitors, and Er Ya might not choose him.
Madam Yu smiled and said, "My son is so handsome, how could any woman not want him? I've met quite a few girls over the years, and many of them are willing. It's just a pity that you're so stubborn and only think about things from the bottom of your mind."
She arranged for those two concubines to be in her room because she thought her son was under too much pressure.
Yu An didn't say anything more; he wanted to go find Er Ya.
Madam Yu said to Yu Guangzhong, "If the Lin family agrees this time, you must not be stubborn again."
Their social status was indeed mismatched back then, but now it's definitely a case of their family marrying above their station.
"snort."
Yu Guangzhong snorted coldly and said nothing more.
Madam Yu didn't want to say anything more. Although she thought Lin Qingdai was really amazing, she couldn't stop her son from liking her.
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The largest dessert restaurant in Beijing.
"Yu An, you're here too?"
Yu An had just stepped off the carriage when he ran into an acquaintance, "Brother Cai."
Cai Lei smiled, holding his fan. "What's wrong? You're the second-place scholar now, why do you still look so gloomy?"
He and Yu An were both successful candidates in the imperial examinations at the same time, and now he has become a minor official. Could it be that they don't see each other as often as before?
After exchanging a few pleasantries at the door, a person came out.
"Oh my, what a wonderful wind has blown you two distinguished guests here."
Er Ya laughed sweetly.
When Yu An saw him, her heart seemed to stop beating. "Second Miss, it's been a long time."
He didn't attend the lotus banquet that day. It was three years later that he met Er Ya for the first time.
She's getting more and more beautiful.
"Long time no see, Yu An. Would you like to try some of the pastries from my shop today? They're a new flavor," Er Ya said with a smile.
It took Yu Anhao a while to find her voice, "Of course I'll try it."
"Then please come upstairs, distinguished guests!"
The two went up and discovered that Young Master Pei was also there.
After exchanging greetings, Er Ya simply arranged for the three of them to sit together.
The snacks were brought over in no time.
The colors are both pink and red, delicate and beautiful.
Er Ya explained, "This fruit is called strawberry. It's a pity that there aren't any left. I don't even have any to sell. I can only make this small amount. It's only because I've known you for so many years that I'm willing to share it."
Her family members have definitely tried it; it's just for acquaintances to try. Once she grows it on a large scale, she'll sell it in her shop.
Cai Lei picked up his spoon and started eating, saying, "Then we're really enjoying the Second Miss's good fortune today."
Anyway, he didn't think there was anything wrong with a grown man eating such pink and tender desserts.
While eating, she couldn't help but nod, "It's sweet and sour, this is really delicious."
Er Ya: "Isn't it delicious? I love eating this."
"Little Four, why aren't you eating?" Er Ya asked, looking at Young Master Pei.
Pei Zhixuan blinked. "Didn't you just say you liked to eat this? I saved it for you."
Er Ya chuckled, "Pshaw, look at what you're saying. Do you think I'd take it all out and give it all to you? If I were to give it to you, it would be because I still had some left. Otherwise, would I be a fool?"
Aside from her parents and family, everyone else has to take a backseat to her.
"Fourth Young Master Pei, since the Second Miss gave you some, you should eat it. Giving her her own things is..."
Yu An glanced at Pei Si, and based on a man's intuition, he knew that Pei Si definitely had feelings for Er Ya.
Pei Zhixuan remained unfazed. "Lord Yu, I don't need you to teach me how to act. Just eat your own food."
The two were exchanging blows when Cai Lei followed Er Ya outside and spoke in a low voice.
"My dear niece, so many people want to marry you, and they're all fighting over you. My dear niece, which one have you taken a fancy to? Tell me about him!"
Someone from the Cai family came to propose marriage, but it wasn't him.
Er Ya turned her head and said, "I've taken a liking to you."
Cai Lei shuddered.
"Really? Didn't your mother say that close relatives shouldn't marry, or they might give birth to an idiot?"
Er Ya rolled her eyes. "You're so talkative. Even food can't shut you up. You'll be scared to death."
Cai Lei breathed a sigh of relief, almost believing it was true.
He had only been inside for a short time when Yu An came out.
"Second Miss, please wait."
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