Chapter 53 Chapter 53 A grand sedan chair carried by eight people will be welcomed with great fanfare...
Shu Yun nestled softly in Xiao Ye's arms. The man couldn't see, but based on his memory, he was familiar with every part of her. This silent body had already accommodated him.
It's just that being on a passenger ship is very inconvenient.
Xiao Ye stroked her head. They hadn't quarreled or been awkward for the past few days. He couldn't help but hug her tightly in his arms.
Shuyun looked up at him. The morning glow shone into the cabin through the window, making his facial features appear even more profound. The blindfold had been removed long ago and was nowhere to be found in some corner of the bed.
Shu Yun gently stroked his eyebrows with her fingertips. "Brother, do your eyes still hurt?"
Xiao Ye felt her touch and said calmly, "It doesn't hurt."
Liar. Shuyun clearly saw him taking the painkiller yesterday.
Shu Yun felt depressed and said, "Brother, we will arrive in the capital tomorrow."
Xiao Ye was indifferent. Calculating the time, it was time to return to Beijing. He held Shu Yun's hand, which was caressing her eyebrows and eyes, and then he cupped the back of her neck and bent down to kiss her.
Her lips, her tongue.
Shu Yun did not refuse. She stroked his earlobe with her soft hand, slightly lifted the body in his arms, and moved herself over, leaning the weight of her body on him.
The passenger ship arrived at the South City Pier at noon the next day. The Marquis's carriage was waiting at the pier. Biluo got the news and came to pick up Shuyun.
There were two carriages in total. Shu Yun supported Xiao Ye and stood beside the carriages. She asked, "Brother, aren't you going to the Marquis' Mansion?"
Xiao Ye said: "Let's go to the palace first."
He was ordered to go to Nanzhou to track down the remnants of the rebellion. Now that he returned to Beijing, he naturally had to report to the palace.
Xiao Ye had already sent someone to rush Li Ce's head back to the capital, and it was delivered to the palace five days ago.
However, half a month ago, Emperor Wucheng fell ill. His body was in poor condition and his spirit was not as good as before. As it was the end of the year, most of the state affairs were handled by the crown prince.
Xiao Ye was helped into the palace by his eunuch, but did not see the emperor.
The prince was surprised, "Your eyes were actually injured."
The prince and Xiao Ye put down the rebellion of King Huainan together. Xiao Ye went all the way to Nanzhou and wiped out the remnants. He was blinded. He should be rewarded for his merits and treated for his illness. Therefore, the prince ordered Lu Yuanpan of the Imperial Hospital to treat Xiao Ye.
Xiao Ye's eyes were cloudy and bloodshot, and he had been delayed for many days due to his journey, so things were a bit tricky. Court Judge Lu ordered Xiao Ye to clean his eyes, reapply the medicine, and prescribe a prescription to clear away heat, dissipate toxins, and improve eyesight.
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The news of Xiao Ye's blindness soon reached Mrs. Cui's ears. She was extremely anxious. Her healthy grandson went out and became blind. How could she not worry? She hurried to Yan Fuju.
Shuyun was taking care of Xiao Ye in the house. When she heard the servants inform her that Old Madam Cui had arrived, she didn't know how to face it and hid in the inner room.
Shuyun's movements were fast enough, but she was still seen by Mrs. Cui.
Mrs. Cui paused for a moment, frowning as she walked into the house with the support of Nanny You. After her son's death, she had aged considerably in the past year, her hair now ablaze with white.
With his eyes covered by a gauze ribbon, Xiao Ye sat on a chair. The girl beside him disappeared in a flash. He slowly stood up and looked over at the sound of the voice, "Grandma."
Mrs. Cui burst into tears and pounded the crutch in her hand, saying sadly, "How could it become like this?"
Xiao Ye said, "I'm sorry to have worried you, Grandmother. Court Judge Lu is already treating your grandson."
Some can be cured, some can be cured! Old Madam Cui's tears slowly stopped, and she sat down with the support of Nanny You. Seeing her grandson suffer like this, her old eyes felt sad.
Madam Cui looked towards the inner room, frowned, and asked Xiao Ye, "Are you going to Nanzhou to capture the rebels or to find her?"
Xiao Ye said frankly: "All of them."
"you……"
Madam Cui hesitated to speak. She breathed a sigh of relief. As someone who had experienced this, she had guessed a little, but she still held on to a glimmer of hope. "Since she ran away from her marriage, then I'll find her another marriage."
Xiao Ye said solemnly: "My grandson wants to marry her."
The worst guess came true. Old Madam Cui was so angry that her heart ached. She banged her cane on the ground, "That's your sister!"
Xiao Ye said: "Shu Yun is not my sister, she is not a member of the Xiao family, she was just fostered in the Xiao family since she was a child."
Madam Cui said, "That won't work! The whole capital knows that she is from our Marquis' Mansion."
Xiao Ye no longer concealed it and said firmly: "My grandson will marry no one but her."
"Brother Ye, you were raised by your grandmother, and you've been the easiest person to worry about. Why do you insist on going your own way? The entire Marquisate's glory rests on you alone. Are you going to follow your father's example and bring disgrace upon the Marquisate?"
Old Madam Cui was filled with anger and pounded her chest. Nanny You hurried to the old lady.
"Grandson still says the same thing, I will not marry anyone other than Shuyun in this life. Grandmother hinted and asked Sister Yun to ask about grandson's marriage. Grandson has already given the answer, Sister Yun's surname is not Tian, but Chen."
Old Madam Cui was stunned. She had previously asked Xiao Ye which woman he liked.
This... is actually the same person?
Mrs. Cui was surprised. "Not Tian, but Chen?"
Xiao Ye: "Sister Yun's biological father, Chen Yanzhi, was once a minister in the Ministry of Works."
Mrs. Cui recalled for a while and said in surprise, "It was him."
Xiao Ye said, "Whether grandma agrees or not, Yun'er is married. I will have a sedan chair carried by eight people and welcome her into the mansion with great fanfare."
The situation had changed so much in just over a year. The Minister of Works had fallen, and the new Minister was Shen Yanzhi. The daughter of the Shen family would eventually return to her roots. Old Madam Cui paused and asked, "When did you find out?"
Xiao Ye said, "After recovering from the serious injuries sustained in the battle against the Nanman that year, my grandson went to Duzhou and confirmed my sister's identity."
Mrs. Cui's expression became slightly restrained, and she frowned as she looked towards the quiet inner room.
"Forget it, forget it. Grandma can't control it, so I won't care." Old Madam Cui sighed. What if she disagreed? It turned out that Xiao Ye knew Shu Yun's identity for so long. No wonder he was so partial to her. Everything was traceable.
If he could change what he believed in, the situation today would not have happened.
"Grandma asks you again, is your blindness related to her?"
"It's irrelevant. It's getting late, and I'm sending you off as grandson." Xiao Ye was familiar with the furnishings of Yan Fuju. Even though he couldn't see them, he had a general idea in his mind and extended his hand to see him off.
Mrs. Cui was so angry that she paused with her cane. He couldn’t even see, how could he know whether it was early or not, it was obvious that he was trying to drive her away.
Nanny You helped Madam Cui up, and the master and servants left Yanfuju.
Xiao Ye said: "Everyone has left, sister, come out."
After a while, there was a noise from the inner room, and Shuyun came out. She went over to support the man who was groping, and took him to sit on a chair.
Xiao Ye held her hand and said, "Don't take what grandma said to heart."
"Yeah." Shu Yun sat sideways on his lap, and Xiao Ye naturally put his arms around her slender waist.
Shu Yun felt depressed. "Brother has always known my identity. Was it brother who orchestrated the recognition of Miss Xiao San?"
Xiao Ye didn't say anything, and Shuyun couldn't see his eyes covered by the ribbon, but his reaction already gave the answer.
Shuyun wanted to get up and leave, but the man held her waist tightly and forced her to sit on his lap.
Shu Yun's nose felt sore, she clenched her fist and punched him in the chest, "You are so hateful."
Xiao Ye held her small fist, placed it on his chest, and said calmly, "I want my sister to drop the surname Xiao."
First she took off her surname, then she became his person. Shuyun didn't want to pay any attention to him.
At night, Xiao Ye asked her whether she wanted to sleep in Yanfu Residence or go back to Hengwu Garden. Shu Yun naturally went back, but she didn't expect Xiao Ye to follow her.
The man sat on her bed and slept with her, just like he did on the cruise ship.
There was a knock on the door, and Fu Feng was outside with medicine. "My Lord, the new medicine prescribed by Judge Lu is ready."
"Come in." Xiao Ye said calmly.
Fu Feng entered the room. The atmosphere in the room was a little off. The two seemed to be arguing again. He placed the medicine bowl on the table, looked at the woman standing with her back to Xiao Ye, and said with a stiff upper lip: "Miss Yun, this medicine has cooled down, so its effect will be weakened."
Shu Yun pursed her lips, walked over slowly, picked up the medicine bowl, went to the bedside and fed Xiao Ye the medicine.
She fed him one spoonful after another. As soon as he swallowed one spoonful of medicine, a new spoonful followed. He was obviously being fed very quickly, but he still did not refuse and tolerated her little temper.
When the bowl of medicine was finished, Shuyun snorted softly, not feeling very happy.
Fu Feng took the empty bowl, waited for Xiao Ye to rinse his mouth, and then left the bedroom.
Shu Yun lowered her head to eat the candied fruit. Xiao Ye came over, put his long arm around her waist, and held her in his arms. "Are you still angry?"
Shu Yun snorted. He was just like that, calculating her every step of the way. Just like now, she still couldn't escape from his control.
Xiao Ye asked, "What are you eating?"
Shu Yun finished her last bite of candied fruit and replied, "No more candied fruit."
Xiao Ye chuckled, "After drinking the medicine, brother, have something sweet."
He kissed her soft lips, which contained the sweetness of candied fruit and her sweetness.
Their lips intertwined and gradually became passionate. Shu Yun had no strength to resist. After being released, she leaned softly in his arms, her slender fingers clutching his collar.
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Lu Yuanpan came to the Marquis' Mansion every day to treat Xiao Ye's eyes, and changed the prescription according to his condition.
After acupuncture, eye compresses and medicine, Xiao Ye's eyes rarely hurt and his condition seemed to be improving.
It was the end of the year, and the servants in the Marquis's Mansion were busy preparing things for the New Year.
Xiao Shuyi was busy taking care of the Marquis's Mansion, and only after she was done did she have time to meet Shuyun. Since her brother liked Sister Yun, then Sister Yun should stay with her brother.
Brothers and sisters should be a pair.
Xiao Shuyi took out a list and handed it to Shuyun. "Sister Yun, take a look at this list. If there are no problems, the new items added to Hengwuyuan will be delivered in the next day or two."
Shu Yun looked carefully and said, "The things in Hengwuyuan are still very new, just like before, so there's no need to change them. I don't need anything right now, so there's no need to go to so much trouble, Sister Yi."
Xiao Shuyi smiled and said, "Of course I want it. Things are different now than they were in the past."
Shuyun followed her. It was almost New Year, so she thought of it as a time to say goodbye to the old and welcome the new.
Snow fell in the twelfth lunar month, and in the blink of an eye it was New Year's Eve. The sound of firecrackers could be heard during the day and became more frequent at night.
The colorful fireworks exploded in the sky, which was very beautiful.
In the courtyard, Shu Yun was wearing a fox fur cape, and a blazing face was visible above the furry collar. Xiao Ye embraced her petite body, feeling the light of the fireworks reflected on her face, and asked, "What color are the fireworks?"
"Green and yellow." Shu Yun took Xiao Ye's hand and pointed towards the sky. "The fireworks over there are so big and beautiful, so colorful."
Xiao Ye said, "I also watched it for my brother."
The two of them snuggled together and watched the gorgeous fireworks in the yard. Shuyun felt a little cold, so she went back to the house.
The room is warm because of the heating.
Shuyun took off her cloak and stayed up all night with Xiao Ye.
At midnight, the sound of firecrackers resounded through the sky. Shuyun's sleepiness was driven away. She rubbed her eyes and spread her hands to Xiao Ye on this festive day, "Brother, where is my New Year's money?"
Xiao Ye stroked her head and said, "You are so old, and you still want New Year's money."
Shu Yun hummed softly, and Xiao Ye took out a thick red envelope from his sleeve, fumbled and placed it in her palm, and said, "Good luck in the new year."
"Thank you, brother." Shuyun accepted the thick red envelope, which made the red envelope she prepared seem a little shabby.
Xiao Ye asked, "Where's your brother's? Hmm?"
Shuyun smiled awkwardly, feeling embarrassed to take out her red envelope, "How can a sister give her brother New Year's money?"
"Then..." Xiao Ye whispered in his ear, "Pressure my sister."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Ye picked her up. There was a bed next to them, and Shu Yun was pressed on the quilt. He was kissed gently, and waves of itchiness came from the waist.
Xiao Ye gently stroked the hair beside her ear and said in a hoarse voice, "Help brother take off his clothes."
Shuyun slowly raised her hands and took off his clothes one by one.
Xiao Ye held her slender waist tightly with his long arms and pressed her soft breasts into his arms. She slightly parted her knees and responded to him.
With the beginning of a new year, they should also have a new beginning.
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The snow melts and spring comes in bright sunshine.
Liang Meng, who also worked in the Ministry of Works, went to the Shen Mansion to discuss something with Shen Zhao. Before he reached the garden, he was attracted by the laughter of several babies. When he walked in, he saw several people in the garden.
Chen Zhao is already married. His son just turned one year old last November and is being held in his arms while playing in the garden.
Liang Meng saw the middle-aged woman holding the child, stopped and was slightly stunned.
Chen Zhao and Liang Meng were on their way to the flower hall to discuss matters when they happened to pass by the garden. Seeing him stop, they went over and asked, "What's going on?"
Liang Meng said, "I'm sorry for being so abrupt. It's just that I saw that your aunt looked familiar. She looked a bit like a girl I know."
Shen Zhao concentrated his mind.
The Shen family had been searching for their missing child eighteen years earlier. Shen Zhao, worried about his sister, whom he had never met, immediately perked up when he heard Liang Meng's words. He hurriedly asked, "Who?"
Liang Meng said: "The former girl of Anlu Hou's family, Shuyun."
When Liang Meng mentioned Shu Yun, his eyes dimmed a little, and he said sadly: "But her whereabouts are still unknown."
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