On August 20, Ye Erquan decided to take Xiao Kang Kang with him to Beijing.
Old Mrs. Ye, Old Mr. Ye, Ye Daquan, and all the members of the second branch of the family went to the dock to see them off.
Upon returning to the village and entering her home, Wei looked at Yinhua:
“Yinhua, your father has gone to the capital, and the weeds in the fields still need to be pulled. From now on, when I buy vegetables, you can go to the fields to pull weeds.”
Yinhua frowned: "The crops have all been harvested, and nothing was planted this winter. There's nothing in the fields now, so why pull weeds? It's not like Dad's never coming back after he went to the capital."
After saying that, he turned and went into the tool shed.
Wei's face darkened. She had wanted to take advantage of Ye Erquan's trip to Beijing to take control of things like grocery shopping, so that she could manage all the meals.
"I'm so angry, you brat! You ignore everyone all day long, and who are you trying to fool with that long face!"
Yinhua took a basket from the tool shed and turned to go up the mountain.
He went up the mountain to cut a basket of pig feed, then headed back home.
As soon as they reached the foot of the mountain, they saw Jin Hua and Xiao Yan coming together from afar.
Both were dressed in brocade robes, with fair skin. Although they were not adorned with jewels, they were dignified and elegant, possessing a noble air.
Xiao Yan was holding the hand of a two-year-old boy, while Jin Hua had her hair styled like a married woman; she had gotten married the year before last.
Xiao Yan asked, "Why didn't you bring your sweetie back?"
Jin Hua laughed and said, "That little sweetie is so clingy, it's hard to get away from her, so I'm not taking her with me!"
The two left chatting and laughing, their faces beaming with joy and high spirits.
Yinhua wanted to go up and say hello, but for some reason, she stopped in her tracks, not even having the courage to go forward.
They are no longer the same kind of people.
Yinhua felt sad. She hung her head, carrying a basket of pig feed on her back, and turned to go home.
Back home, I repeat the same things every day.
Buying groceries, cooking, and doing other small chores.
Not tired, very free, and I even have a little pocket money.
But she could never spend all that money. It seemed like she didn't want to buy anything, and she had no interest in doing anything. She was in a daze all day long.
The provincial examinations began on August 25th.
Ye Xuan went to the prefectural city to take the exam.
On September 15th, the results of the provincial examination were announced, and Ye Xuan achieved the highest rank of Jieyuan.
Ye Daquan's family was so happy that they set off three long firecrackers in a row and held a three-day banquet to entertain the whole village.
Because of the incident involving Xiaomingyue's birth, Wei Shi has not yet reconciled with Du Shi, so naturally she will not go.
She was absolutely consumed by jealousy.
Enraged, he clutched his chest and slammed his fist on the table: "How come all the benefits are taken by these wretches... Ha, so what if he's the top scholar in the imperial examination! His family only produces money-losing daughters! Two girls in a row."
"My Kang Kang is such a precious grandson! Everything will be alright after we come back from the capital!"
On September 16, Ye Erquan finally arrived in Beijing.
Ye Caiping, accompanied by her servants, personally went to the dock to meet him.
Ye Erquan carried Xiao Kang Kang off the boat and looked at Ye Caiping. He saw that Ye Caiping had not changed at all. She was still as energetic and beautiful as ever, and even more elegant and refined than before.
Ye Erquan smiled and said, "Little sister, it's been a long time."
Ye Caiping smiled and said, "Ah, is this Kang Kang?"
As she spoke, she looked towards Ye Erquan's arms.
A three-year-old boy was clinging to Ye Erquan's neck, staring at her blankly. He seemed even more dazed than when he was a child.
Ye Erquan quickly taught the child to speak: "Come on, call her aunt."
"Goo...goo...hehe~~" He kept making these noises and then started giggling like an idiot.
Ye Caiping sighed softly, "Quickly, get in the carriage first."
The group then boarded the carriage.
Before long, they returned to the Grand Tutor's residence.
Ye Caiping and Shen Zhiyan had already separated from the Marquis of Dingguo and moved into her five-courtyard mansion.
Upon arriving home, Ye Erquan carried Xiao Kang Kang off the carriage. As they walked inside, he marveled at the rows of houses, pavilions, towers, and ornate carvings.
"Where's my brother-in-law?"
"I'm currently taking classes at the palace and will be back before lunch."
The two arrived at a small courtyard, and Ye Caiping said with a smile, "Second Brother and Kang Kang live in this small courtyard."
"Oh, thank you, little sister."
"Mother~~" a soft, sweet voice rang out.
A small glutinous rice ball came running, followed by a large group of servants.
Ye Caiping's face hardened: "Stand still!"
"Hmm!" Little Nuomi Tuan Tuan immediately stood up straight, her round little face tense up.
Ye Erquan looked at the little dumpling and saw that it was very cute and adorable. Its eyes were just like Shen Zhiyan's, but its nose and mouth were like Ye Caiping's. It was dressed in a light blue brocade dress, and was as beautiful as a little fairy.
Ye Erquan was overjoyed. He put Kang Kang down and squatted down: "This is Xiao Xinghui."
"Yes." Ye Caiping patted Xiaoxing's head as she turned around. "Quickly call someone."
"Second Uncle!"
Ye Erquan was full of surprise: "How are you so smart? How did you know I'm your second uncle?"
Xiao Xing grinned and said, "Mommy said before she left that she was going to bring my second uncle over to play."
"Yes, yes." Ye Erquan happily patted his head.
While happy, I also felt a little disappointed. Xiao Xing is a few months younger than Kang Kang, but he can run and jump, speak in long passages, and can explain the cause and effect.
Ye Caiping said, "Quickly, let's go inside."
The group then entered the house, and the servants were instructed to pack and arrange Ye Erquan's luggage.
By the time they finished their work, it was already noon, and Shen Zhiyan returned from the palace.
He was still wearing his official robes, which added to his noble and handsome appearance, as well as his imposing presence.
As soon as Shen Zhiyan sat down, a maid outside announced, "The eldest and second young ladies are back!"
Shen Manman and Ye Jin'er got married last year; one became the Princess Consort of a Prince, and the other became the wife of the heir of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.
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