Ye Heng immediately denied loudly: "You are my niece, Ye Heng, how can you be someone's concubine?!"
He slowed down his voice and patiently said, "The Han family's intention is to welcome you as a concubine first, and then when you have a child, you can be promoted to the main wife."
A bit of helplessness appeared on his face: "Originally, I shouldn't be the one to tell you these things, but your second aunt has been in poor health recently, and it's not appropriate for her to worry too much, so I, as your second uncle, have to come forward to tell you."
Ye Chutang raised his eyebrows, as if smiling: "Then I have to thank Second Uncle for taking so much trouble for me."
"Chu Tang, I know you don't want to be a concubine, but marriage has always been about matching the two families' social status." Ye Heng sighed, "You have been ambitious since you were a child. In the past, Second Uncle would never agree to such a proposal from the Han family. But, but... My eldest brother has been gone for three years, and things are different now."
If Ye Zheng were still alive, with Ye Chutang's background and appearance, she would definitely be able to marry into a wealthy family.
But now she is helpless, and she even had to live in exile for three years with her three younger brothers and sisters. Which wealthy family would be willing to marry such a woman as their principal wife?
"Han Tong and I have known each other for many years and we know each other very well. Han Yao is also a handsome man. He told me seriously today that he is sincerely seeking your hand in marriage. As long as you are willing to marry him, he will listen to you in everything and will definitely keep the position of legal wife for you in the future! Such sincerity is really rare. Chu Tang, if you miss this opportunity, it will be too late to regret it later!"
Implicitly speaking, Ye Chutang was able to marry Han Yao as a concubine because of her second uncle’s help in maintaining her reputation.
Ye Chutang said calmly: "I remember telling you before that I have no plans to get married."
Ye Heng gradually lost his patience and frowned: "Why don't you listen to me, kid? Marriage has always been decided by parents and matchmakers since ancient times! Now that my elder brother and his wife are not here, it's time for me, the second uncle, to take care of it!"
Ye Chutang looked at him steadily: "It seems that Second Uncle called me here not to discuss with me, but to inform me."
Ye Heng's heart skipped a beat, and he half turned around to avoid her gaze: "You are still young, it is normal that you can't think clearly about many things. You will understand in the future that Second Uncle does all this for your own good!"
He waved his sleeves and said, "I have asked someone to find a master to check your birth dates and pick a good day to arrange the marriage. You should not go out too often during this period. Just stay at home and do some needlework and wait for your marriage with peace of mind!"
His tone was firm, as if he had already made up his mind.
After saying this, Ye Heng thought Ye Chutang would strongly object, but unexpectedly she didn't say a word and remained silent for a long time.
Ye Heng felt strange, and couldn't help turning his head to look at her, but he saw that there was no anger on that gentle and beautiful face.
There was a heavy rain outside and the sky was gloomy.
Her eyes were calm. "I understand. If Second Uncle has nothing else to tell you, I will go back first."
Ye Heng was surprised and felt very confused.
She... didn't react at all?
I thought it would take a lot of talking...
But since she didn't bother him too much, Ye Heng was relieved and his expression became much gentler. He waved his hand and let her go.
Ye Chutang turned around and left, and when he came out the door, he happened to meet Ye Shixian.
"Cousin." Ye Shixian greeted her, and Ye Chutang nodded his chin and walked past her.
The wind blew up her skirt, and a few drops of mud and water splashed, wetting the corners of her clothes.
She seemed unaware and walked away slowly.
Ye Shixian entered the room and saw Ye Heng sitting there drinking tea with a relaxed expression. Then she asked, "Dad, did she agree?"
Ye Heng didn't take it seriously and snorted, "What can she do? She has to listen to my orders!"
Ye Shixian was a little surprised.
Somehow, those dark, clear, yet extremely calm eyes suddenly appeared in her mind.
Han Yao came to propose marriage, and it was obvious that Ye Chutang would not be happy, but...
But what Dad said was right. No matter how capable Ye Chutang was, he still had to listen to the elders when it came to such an important matter as marriage.
If she marries Han Yao, she will have a hard time in the future!
There have been a lot of bad things happening in the past few days, but now there is finally some happy news. Ye Shixian sat down next to him, with a look of curiosity and excitement on her face: "By the way, Dad, I heard that this polo match is more lively than before?"
Speaking of this, Ye Heng's smile deepened.
"This year coincides with His Majesty's 55th birthday, so it will naturally be more grand."
Ye Shixian felt slightly excited.
The current emperor values military affairs, and he particularly enjoys watching these excitements. Every year, the young men from various families compete fiercely in the polo match, hoping to excel in it and win the favor of His Majesty.
Although they were able to go there in the past, the locations were very remote. But this year is different. Dad got a promotion, and they also benefited from it.
Maybe I can even see His Majesty, the Queen, and many royal nobles up close...
A handsome and tall figure appeared in Ye Shixian's mind, and her cheeks felt slightly hot.
The prince of Dingbei is in Beijing this year, so he should go as well, right?
I don’t know…
"By the way, tell your mother to take good care of herself at home and tell her not to go to the polo match." Ye Heng suddenly said.
Ye Shixian was startled, and remembered the red, swollen and festering wounds on Gao's face and body, and nodded slightly.
"My daughter knows."
…
When Ye Chutang walked out of the courtyard, she saw Ye Jingyan waiting for her with an umbrella.
"Afeng has taken Xiaowu back." Ye Jingyan stepped forward, with most of the umbrella tilted towards Ye Chutang to shield her from the rapidly falling rain.
He was now much taller than Ye Chutang and could easily hold an umbrella for her. He did not care even though one of his shoulders was wet.
Ye Chutang nodded: "Let's boil some more hot water later. You and Afeng have been caught in the rain, don't catch a cold."
Ye Jingyan responded, looked at her expression, walked a distance away, and then asked in a low voice: "Sister, what does he want to see you for?"
Ye Chutang casually tucked a strand of hair that was blown away by the wind behind her ear: "Nothing, you just want to get rid of me."
"What?" Ye Jingyan was shocked.
As they were talking, the two returned to the front of the house.
Ye Jingyan closed his umbrella and shook off the water droplets, his brows still furrowed: "What does he mean? This is our home, what right does he have to chase my sister away?"
Ye Chutang smiled and looked back towards the yard.
"This rain is expected to last for a long time. I'll clean up after it stops. Since this is where our family lives, we should make it comfortable."
…
Just as Ye Chutang expected, the rain lasted for three days.
Early in the morning of the fourth day, the sudden rain stopped and the sky was clear and the air was fresh.
Ye Chutang slept well all night. He opened the window and took a deep breath. He seemed to be able to feel the slight coolness in the air after the rain.
Xiaowu opened his eyes in a daze and looked around. He was surprised to find that his elder sister had gotten up early, which was unusual for him.
Ye Chutang heard the noise and turned around, his eyebrows curved.
"There's a polo match today. It should be quite lively. Do you want to go and watch it?"
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