The old man stepped over the threshold, and Madam Xu followed him. After taking a few steps, the old man said, "Fei Qiong, tell someone to boil some water. I need to take a bath and change clothes to get rid of the bad luck."
Ye Zelin knew exactly what his grandfather meant, but there was no ripple on his handsome face. He didn't mind his grandfather's words and just treated them as air.
The early spring morning sunshine shone on him, and his green clothes glowed with a soft and warm light. The green jade tied with the palace sash of the same color also became more gentle and moist under the caress of the sun. His clothes and green jade were as gentle and elegant as he was, clear and smooth, and calm.
Hua Fushu was quite puzzled and asked, "Ye Zelin, why are you so tolerant of your grandfather? He even scolded your mother. You should be tolerant when you should, but not when you shouldn't."
Ye Zelin didn't answer her reason, but simply said, "After all, my last name is Ye. Grandfather may not take my life. Sister Fushu, Grandfather is that kind of person. Don't provoke him. You have already offended him today. If you see Grandfather in the future, avoid him if you can. If you can't, you can only wish for good luck."
Hua Fushu responded indifferently. What did the Ye family's affairs have to do with her? She would be stupid to provoke that old guy, but she would not be that stupid.
Ye Zelin was annoyed, but he was helpless. He said, "Si De, go back home. It's time to pay your respects to your father and mother."
Hua Fushu was about to say she wouldn't go back after hearing this, but Ye Zelin looked at her and said, "Fushu, I can't greet Grandfather here, nor can I serve him tea. Father and Mother should go, for the sake of our family, and also to show filial piety."
Speaking of his parents, Hua Fushu had no choice but to go back home with him.
After arriving at the residence of the Protector of the Nation General, the two immediately went to the main hall. At this time, Ye Shiheng and Madam Ouyang were already sitting in the main seats.
Ye Shiheng wore a black long gown with a cross collar and right lapel. The cuffs and collar were embroidered with simple patterns in gold thread. He looked solemn but not serious, and his eyes revealed joy.
Looking at Ye Shiheng, Hua Fushu's handsome face was filled with anger.
Ye Shiheng was immersed in the beautiful world of his son marrying his ideal daughter-in-law and was unaware of Hua Fushu's anger.
Hua Fushu's gaze shifted slightly, and his eyes lit up. He saw that Madam Ouyang was wearing a light green cross-collared top, a crimson long skirt, and a crimson long jacket.
She was over forty years old, but her skin was well maintained. Wearing this outfit, she seemed seven or eight years younger, giving people the feeling that she was not Ye Zelin's mother but his sister.
After being looked at by Hua Fushu, Mrs. Ouyang looked unnatural, with a hint of embarrassment on her fair face. She did not dare to look at Hua Fushu. Her hand moved unnaturally and touched the square brocade box with pear blossom pattern on the table.
She didn't want to dress like this to look young, but she couldn't resist her daughter Ruhuan's flattery, so she had no choice but to agree.
Hua Fushu is not an ordinary lady from a noble family. She has an arrogant temperament, does not observe etiquette, and does not respect her elders. She went to Beijing to break off the engagement, which clearly showed that she did not want to marry Ye Zelin. This time, she was framed by Ye Shiheng and had to marry Ye Zelin. Perhaps Hua Fushu will bear a grudge and seek revenge in the future.
Ruhuan advised her to give Hua Fushu a warning so that Hua Fushu could understand his true identity. After considering various ideas, she had no choice but to agree to Ruhuan.
Ye Shiheng glanced at her, and Mrs. Ouyang sat down immediately.
Looking at the dress on her body, Madam Ouyang became more and more embarrassed and at a loss. Hua Fushu said, "Aunt, you look really good in this dress. If you don't tell others, others will think you are Ye Zelin's sister."
Ruhuan was standing beside Madam Ouyang. She was wearing a scarlet silk dress, her skin was whiter than snow, and she had thin hair hanging down in front of her forehead. Her face showed a bit of childishness.
Hua Fushu only took a glance and felt that the crimson body did not match the tender face at all. She loved looking at beauties, but she would not look at a beauty with such an out-of-harmony body. Instead, she felt that the beauty lost her color.
Ruhuan was very proud, slightly tilting her chin, and looked at Hua Fushu provocatively, "My mother is naturally beautiful, so she looks good in anything she wears. Unlike some people who have average looks, no matter how beautiful the clothes they wear, they can't look beautiful."
Hua Fushu naturally understood the insinuation. She knew she wasn't a beauty, and she'd never felt inferior because of her looks. She laughed and said, "They say a Buddha relies on gold and a horse relies on saddles. A girl's beauty depends on her clothes. If the clothes fit her, she'll look prettier. If they don't, it'll lower her class."
Ruhuan was furious and was about to retort to Hua Fushu when Madam Ouyang gently rebuked her, "Ruhuan."
Ruhuan shut her mouth in dismay and gave Hua Fushu an annoyed look.
Hua Fushu looked back at her with a faint smile on his lips, and a feeling of gloating.
Sitting on the second seat on the right were Ye Yunlu and Dugu Lanxi.
Dugu Lanxi was wearing a lavender dress, with her hair in a Chaoyun Jinxiang bun and a pomegranate hairpin in her hair. She was beautiful, considerate and steady, with a touch of gentleness.
Ye Yunlu, who was standing beside her, was wearing a moon-white brocade robe, and his stern and resolute face showed a gentleness that had never existed before.
Dugu Lanxi turned her head and smiled sweetly, then looked at Ye Zelin again. He was like warm green jade, and suddenly she felt that the two brothers were finally a little similar.
The fathers and sons of the Ye family are not alike in appearance or character. Her husband is serious and self-disciplined, Ye Zelin is elegant and graceful, and Ye Shiheng is careless. Only the fourth son born to Mrs. Xu is somewhat similar to Ye Zelin.
She had been curious about how Ye Zelin and the Fourth Young Master, though they were not born of the same mother, could look so alike and more like brothers. She had even discussed this with Ye Yunlu.
Ye Zelin bowed, his body slightly bent, "Father, Mother."
Ruhuan gently tugged at Madam Ouyang's sleeve. Madam Ouyang held Ruhuan's hand and looked at her daughter. She knew what to do.
Madam Ouyang looked at Hua Fushu with a serious look on her face. Ye Shiheng rarely saw Madam Ouyang with such a serious expression. His heart tightened and he felt uneasy.
Only when Mrs. Ouyang smiled at him did Ye Shiheng realize that she had no ill intentions and did not want to make things difficult for the new bride.
Madam Ouyang said, "Hua'er, once you enter my Ye family, you are a member of my family. We are a family of generals. Unlike other official families, we have many rules and regulations. Every word and action must be in accordance with the rules. We must visit each other every morning and evening and greet each other with courtesy. I am a lazy person. You don't need to greet me every day in the future. Just remember that you are the daughter-in-law of my Ye family, the wife of Ze Lin. No matter what you do, you must think carefully and don't lose your sense of propriety..."
Hua Fushu lowered her eyes slightly. Wasn't Madam Ouyang hinting at her breaking off the engagement? She could do whatever she wanted. It was none of other people's business. What was Madam Ouyang worried about? Madam Ouyang was worrying too much.
Madam Ouyang added with deep emotion, "As a mother, I ask for nothing more than that you and my son Zelin walk hand in hand through thick and thin, and never be separated for the rest of your lives."
Hua Fushu was slightly stunned.
Seeing this, Dugu Lanxi recalled six years ago when she first married into the Ye family. Madam Ouyang had said something similar to her, making her feel that marrying into the Ye family was the best choice in her life.
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