Chapter 302 Qingzhou (Update 1)
The attendant whispered, "We have followed your instructions and temporarily stopped all actions to avoid attracting attention and causing trouble."
Xiao Chengxuan's expression relaxed.
"That's good."
Although he was reluctant to do so, at this moment, any slight disturbance could put him in danger.
Let's keep our troops in place for now and wait and see. It won't be too late to take action until the situation becomes clearer.
…
Time passed quickly, and several days passed in the blink of an eye. Ye Chutang and others finally arrived in Qingzhou.
Arriving outside the city gate, Ye Chutang looked into the distance.
Qingzhou is a small place, and cannot be compared with the majestic and vast capital city, but looking at the standing city gate, it inexplicably feels more intimate.
“We’re finally here!”
There was an excitement and eagerness in Ye Yunfeng's eyes that could not be concealed.
At this moment, my mood is completely different from when I first returned to Beijing.
In the past few years, they had been longing to return to the capital in order to find the truth and clear their names. However, now that they have returned to Qingzhou, all that comes to their minds is nostalgia and peace of mind.
Xiaowu poked his head out from Ye Chutang's arms and looked ahead curiously, his big black grape-like eyes full of curiosity.
She was too young back then and had no memories of it, so coming back this time was very new to her.
Every blade of grass and every tree is a strange sight.
When they arrived at the city gate, the soldiers in charge of guarding the city saw them and immediately stepped forward to stop and question them.
"Who is coming?"
It is rare to see such a scene in a small place like Qingzhou.
Ye Jingyan stepped forward and saluted with his fists clasped.
However, before he could speak, the leading soldier looked at his face and exclaimed: "Ye family kid!?"
Ye Jingyan was startled and looked at the man.
"Do you recognize me?"
The soldier slapped his thigh and said, "It's really you! I haven't seen you for a few years, and you've grown up!"
Seeing that Ye Jingyan was still somewhat confused, he hurriedly said, "I am Pan Ying! I played Cuju with your brother back then! Have you forgotten?"
Ye Jingyan finally gradually overlapped the person in front of him with the blurry face in his memory.
"Brother Pan?"
In fact, it’s not Ye Jingyan’s fault that he didn’t recognize him at the first time. When Ye Xiting dominated the young men in Qingzhou, Ye Jingyan was still young and had no impression of these things at all.
The reason why Pan Ying could tell who he was at a glance was purely because -
"You look very much like your brother."
Pan Ying kept looking at the young man in front of him and kept muttering to himself.
"This figure and appearance are just like they were cut from the same mold!"
But their temperaments are very different. Ye Xiting is well-known for being a rogue and has been the leader of children since he was young. He fights wherever he goes. Even those who are several years older than him dare not provoke him and are very afraid of him.
Pan Ying was also one of Ye Xiting's "little brothers" at that time.
The Ye Jingyan in front of him was gentle, handsome, calm and reserved, but he also had a bit of bookish air.
Although at first glance he looks very similar to his brother, a closer look reveals that they are two completely different people.
After listening for a while, the others finally understood the identity of this group of people.
"...Is he the son of Lord Ye?"
There are not many powerful people in Qingzhou, and Ye Zheng is one of them.
So when they heard Pan Ying mention it, they quickly recognized the names, and for a moment, everyone's eyes looked at them with very complex and subtle expressions.
——They had also heard that Ye Zheng had been demoted a few years ago and had an accident on the road.
No one expected that the bloodline of the Ye family was still alive and returned to Qingzhou!
Especially, they seem to...
Pan Ying looked behind him, a guess came to his mind, and he said uncertainly: "What are you doing..."
Ye Jingyan nodded slightly and said politely, "Thank you, Brother Pan, for your concern. I came back with my sister and a few others this time, intending to bring my father, mother and brother back to their roots."
It is so true!
Several people looked at each other, and Pan Ying felt a tightness in his chest, not knowing what to say.
There were people coming and going at the city gate, and their arrival had already attracted the attention of many people. After hearing a few words and knowing the reason, it attracted even more attention.
"That's Master Ye Zheng's family!?"
"Didn't they die in an accident a few years ago? Why are they now…"
"Nothing else matters, the third son of the Ye family cannot be wrong! His facial features and expressions are exactly like his father and brother!"
"Alas, it's really pitiful... When the Ye family produced two high-ranking officials, it was so glorious. Who would have thought that it would end up like this..."
Pan Ying felt like a stone was pressing on his chest, and in the end he just patted Ye Jingyan on the shoulder.
Ye Jingyan felt a little warm in his heart and bowed solemnly again.
…
The news that the Ye family's son had returned spread quickly.
Qingzhou is not a big place and it has never been able to hide any secrets, not to mention that Ye Chutang had no intention of hiding anything this time.
Walking forward, Ye Chutang lifted the curtain and looked at the scene outside.
This place is not as bustling as the capital. The bluestone road is long and narrow, winding, and has a unique charm.
Ye Yunfeng leaned against the carriage, still thinking about what happened just now, and whispered absentmindedly:
"I didn't expect that someone still remembers my brother."
After Ye Zheng entered the court as an official, he spent most of his time away from home and seldom returned to Qingzhou.
There was only one time when he returned home for a longer period of time due to mourning. At that time, not to mention Xiaowu, even Ye Yunfeng was just old enough to understand things.
Later, Ye Zheng came to Beijing, and after he had established his foothold, he took them away.
Roughly speaking, that was many years ago.
Ye Jingyan was silent for a moment, and said, "If brother knew, he would be very happy."
The more this happens, the more it proves how correct their decision was to bring their father, mother, and brother back.
The carriage stopped in front of a mansion. A servant was waiting at the door. When he saw them, he immediately came forward.
"Greetings, Second Miss, Third Young Master, Fourth Young Master, Fifth Miss. You must have been exhausted from the long journey. The house has been tidied up, please come in and rest."
Ye Chutang got off the carriage holding the black sandalwood box, stood still and looked up.
This is the ancestral home of the Ye family. Although it is called a mansion, it is actually not very big.
It was only after Ye Zheng became an official that he specially hired someone to renovate the house, making it look spacious and clean as it is today.
Ye Yunfeng stood behind holding Xiao Wu and looked at Ye Jingyan.
Ye Jingyan asked: "Sister, what are our plans for next?"
Ye Chutang retracted his gaze and said, "Everyone is exhausted after traveling all the way. Let's go back to the mansion to rest up first. We will start the excavation and move the grave at an auspicious time tomorrow."
…
That night.
Ye Chutang stood in front of the table, took out a roll of maps and spread it out.
There are two places marked with red circles above.
One is the capital, the other is Qingzhou.
Her eyes swept across the map quietly, finally settling on a certain place.
She raised her hand and drew a red circle on it.
——Shiluan City.
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