Imperial Capital Gift 27. Beauty Orb

"What did you say?! Ye Li won the first prize of the Hundred Flowers Contest?!"

In the Huixue Pavilion of the Ye Mansion, Ye Ying's voice, which was always gentle and elegant, had an unspeakable harshness. The maids who were serving in the elegant and quiet flower hall knelt on the ground and replied timidly: "Reply... to the young lady, it is indeed the rumor outside. The third young lady has returned home, and... the Qin family of the Yushi Mansion, the Xu family, the Huaguo Mansion, the General Yangwei Mansion, the Prime Minister's Mansion, and the Minister of Rites Mansion have all sent gifts to congratulate the third young lady for winning the first prize." Ye Ying's beautiful face finally showed a crack, and she waved her hand to sweep all the things on the table beside her to the ground. The maid kneeling in the front was hit directly but did not dare to cry out in pain, and hurriedly said: "Young lady, calm down..."

"What are you trying to calm down! Ye Li... How could that bastard Ye Li possibly become the winner of the Hundred Flowers Contest?" Ye Ying shouted in disbelief. She pushed Ye Li out because she knew that her mother had not hired anyone to teach her in recent years, and she would be embarrassed to face Princess Qixia, who she was not even sure she could beat. Even if she didn't win the Hundred Flowers Contest this year, she would lose without even fighting, so it wouldn't be embarrassing. More importantly, everyone would know that Ye Ying was the best daughter of the Ye family. Even if Ye Li was the granddaughter of the Xu family, she couldn't compare to her!

Although she was furious, Ye Ying soon calmed down and returned to her usual elegance and gentleness. She stood up and said, "Everyone, get up and go see mother."

The maids in the flower hall all breathed a sigh of relief. Those who needed to clean up the mess did so, while those who needed to follow Ye Ying hurriedly tidied up their appearance and followed Ye Ying to meet Wang.

Inside Rongle Hall

Ye Li sat quietly, allowing Old Lady Ye, Minister Ye and Wang to look at her. Old Lady Ye looked at Ye Li with a loving smile and said, "Li'er is worthy of being the legitimate daughter of my Ye family. Now she has made a name for herself. Our Ye family has produced two top winners of the Hundred Flowers Award. Who in the capital would not praise us for educating our daughter well?" Ye Li pursed her lips and smiled faintly, "Grandma, you are too kind. It is all because of the good teaching of grandma and father." Minister Ye looked at his daughter who was quiet and dignified in front of him with a complicated expression. This daughter, whom he had never paid serious attention to, was completely different from the other daughters in the family. She seemed inconspicuous, but if you look closely, she had a kind of dignified and graceful grace of a noble family. This made him think of the first time he saw his deceased wife, who was also so elegant and indifferent. She was so beautiful that it made people feel overwhelmed, but also so elegant that it made people feel inferior. Even if she didn't grow up in the Xu family, even if she didn't have the best upbringing, could the blood of the Xu family still make his other children far behind? Thinking of the performance of several daughters mentioned by others at the Hundred Flowers Festival, Minister Ye thought silently in his heart. Thinking of Ye Rong who was spoiled by his mother and Wang, Minister Ye felt even more regretful: Why wasn't Li'er a boy?

"The Qin family, the Xu family, the Duke Hua's Mansion, the Liu Mansion...these families who sent gifts, the return gifts must be carefully made." Old Madam Ye looked at Wang who was sitting beside her with her eyes lowered and instructed.

Wang quickly hid the light in her eyes and said respectfully, "Don't worry, old lady, it's up to your daughter-in-law."

Madam Ye nodded with satisfaction, "As for the gifts, send them all to Qingyixuan. Li'er can buy some headwear, jewelry and clothes that she likes. Each family has sent invitations, and although not all of them need to go, no one can be left out. Don't lose face for the Shangshu Mansion when the time comes." Before Ye Li could respond, the maid outside the door reported that the fourth young lady had arrived.

Ye Ying changed into a thin white dress, and her face turned pale, making her look even more delicate and weak. She came in holding the hand of a maid, greeted the old lady and Ye Shangshu Wang, and then said with a pale face: "Ying'er has brought shame to the Ye family. Please punish me, grandmother and father."

Old Madam Ye raised her gray eyebrows slightly, and looked at Minister Ye without saying a word. Ye Ying had always been deeply favored by Minister Ye, even more than Ye Zhaoyi who had already entered the palace, so he was reluctant to punish her. Wang quickly took her daughter into her arms and comforted her softly, "Silly child, how can you be blamed for this? If it weren't for the accident, Ying'er would still be the winner of the Hundred Flowers this year." Minister Ye nodded, and agreed with Wang, "Your mother is right, there are reasons for this, and it's not your fault. Hurry up and get up, you are weak, and the ground is very cold."

Looking at the happy family of three in front of her, Ye Li's expression was calm and calm. Her face was still solemn and respectful, but in her heart she had already begun to think about the new friends she made today. Especially Qin Zheng, her future cousin-in-law, she had to think about what gifts to give them in return. There were a lot of things to do recently and she didn't have much time to participate in this boring family ethics drama. Thinking about her future marriage life, maybe she could get a husband who was not too good and not too bad. If possible, they could form a peaceful and happy family. Maybe she could even have one or two children of her own...

While Old Madam Ye was looking at the young girl in green sitting beside her without turning her head, Ye Li had already been lost in thought about what he was going to do recently.

Old Madam Ye looked at the scene in front of her and sighed secretly. She used to think Ye Yue and Ye Ying were good people, but now she realizes that Ye Li is the real hidden talent. With this calmness, Old Madam Ye believes that if it was Ye Li who entered the palace, she might be able to go further. Unfortunately, now, Ye Li is assigned to the crippled and deposed King Ding, who is destined to have no future. It is really fate that plays tricks on people...

"Grandma, my sister won the title of the Hundred Flowers Champion, which is a great joy for our Ye family. Shouldn't we tell my second sister and make her happy?" When the family of three finally finished their meal, Ye Ying walked over to Old Madam Ye and said in a sweet voice.

Minister Ye smiled and said, "It's rare for Ying'er to have such a broad mind. You are right. Mother, look..."

"As you said, in a few days, we will go to the palace to pay respects. Then we can report the good news to Empress Zhaoyi." Old Madam Ye nodded, turned her head to look at Ye Li and said with a smile: "Your second sister has always been very kind to you sisters. When you each take charge of a mansion in the future, you should go and spend more time with her."

"Grandma!" Ye Ying shyly covered her face and called out softly, a blush on her pale face. In comparison, Ye Li was even less shy than a girl. Minister Ye looked at his little daughter lovingly and laughed along.

Ye Ying looked at Ye Li, her beautiful eyes flickering, and she smiled softly, "Third sister, it's been a long time since you last saw Second sister, right? Mother, you should prepare a good gift for Third sister."

Wang was startled, and frowned at Ye Ying. Old Madam Ye's heart moved, and she turned her gaze to Ye Li again, hesitating for a moment but not speaking. Ye Li saw the expressions of Old Madam Ye and Ye Ying, and understood what Ye Ying meant. He looked at Ye Ying calmly and looked forward to her performance. Ye Ying saw that Wang couldn't understand what she said for a while, and Old Madam Ye also remained calm, but frowned and reminded softly: "Sister Zhaoyi is pregnant now. I heard that when a woman is pregnant, her appearance..."

The people present were not really dull people. After hearing the word "appearance", Wang immediately reacted and looked at Ye Li with more eagerness, "Master..."

Ye Li sighed helplessly in her heart. No one in this family is a fool.

"Ying'er is right. Li'er, send the Zhuyanzhu to the palace as a gift for Empress Zhaoyi. Just ask your mother for anything you want." Minister Ye obviously did not think there was anything wrong with Ye Ying's suggestion and made the decision immediately.