Chapter 39 Go Early
Ye Lanzhou still didn't understand what Madam Ye wanted to say during this call. Why did it bring up the matter of the late emperor guarding Nanjing?
She nodded.
Madam Ye, seeing this, continued, "If it weren't for the late emperor, you and your mother would have been killed. So, the late emperor is your savior."
Seeing that Ye Lanzhou still didn't understand, Madam Ye had no choice but to speak frankly: "Look at the late queen, didn't she follow the late emperor? Why don't you -"
Ye Lanzhou suddenly understood what she meant and interrupted her, asking, "Madam, do you want me to be buried with the late emperor?"
She was horrified. Not long after escaping the fate of being buried alive, the Ye family was actually coaxing her into going down that path again.
"Think about it, when the historian records the story of 'the emperor and his concubine's deep love' in the history books, you will be proud, right? Then your eldest brother's career will be on the rise, and your mother will also be able to live a good life, right?"
These people who come from aristocratic families always talk about reputation, but they don’t know that for people like Ye Lanzhou who have made a living in the market, reputation is the least important thing.
Fame cannot fill a stomach. In troubled times, the first thing to be lost is reputation.
But Madam Ye, who had fled with the Tian family all the way to Shangjing, clearly didn't think so. She was still trying to persuade Ye Lanzhou, "When the time comes, the child you give birth to, regardless of gender, will ultimately have the surname Xie. But with half Ye family blood, our Ye family will also be related to the Tian family. All the members of the clan will benefit from it in the future, right?"
Ye Qingshang and Madam Ye were both stunned for a moment, but their eyes turned to look behind Ye Lanzhou, then they bowed and saluted, calling out, "Your Highness!"
Ye Lanzhou turned around and looked over. Xie Chengyan had arrived without him noticing. He had a piece of plain white brocade covering his eyes, and wore a black coat embroidered with gold thread. A cloud brocade cloak hung down, making him look extremely noble.
The dark color of his body and the pure white of his eyes formed a sharp contrast, making him look more handsome.
She was stunned for a moment. Xie Chengyan tilted his head and seemed to look at her through the brocade. Only then did she react and followed Madam Ye and her daughter to pay their respects.
He raised his hand slightly, indicating that the three of them could excuse themselves from the formalities, and then asked, "Madam Ye, Miss Ye, are you unable to find the way? Where is the palace maid who led the way?"
The Forbidden City is very large, and even people who have lived in the palace for a long time can easily get lost, not to mention people outside the palace like Madam Ye and Ye Qingshang.
When they first came in, there were palace servants leading the way, but the mother and daughter sent them away.
Madam Ye smiled and said, "Qing Shang and I just wanted to come and see the fourth girl. It's uncomfortable for outsiders to hear family members talking. We broke the rules, so please don't blame us, Your Highness."
As he spoke, he pulled Ye Qingshang out from behind him, but Ye Qingshang seemed afraid to look directly at Xie Chengyan, or perhaps, a little shy?
By the time Ye Lanzhou discovered this, Ye Qingshang's face had already turned red.
It seemed like he had discovered something extraordinary. No wonder the late emperor wanted the daughter of the Ye family to marry into the palace, but Ye Qingshang was unwilling. It turned out that she had someone else.
Ye Lanzhou was used to observing people's expressions and could almost see through them at a glance, but Xie Chengyan obviously didn't understand this subtle expression. He thought it was just because a girl in the boudoir didn't often interact with outsiders, so he said, "I don't blame you. The royal family is not heartless. Since they are the family of Lady Ye, it's okay to say a few words."
He glanced at Ye Lanzhou again and continued, "When family members meet, they naturally can't finish their conversation in just a few words, but we need to be careful with the time. The female relatives have already entered the palace, so Madam Ye and Miss Ye should go earlier."
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