My master was used to wielding a sword and hated holding a pen the most. But sometimes, worried that he might not remember or might misremember, he would carefully annotate his mother's words on paper.
The mother's heart held the world, Ye Wantang, the Ye family, and herself, but the master's heart only held her.
But she...
Ye Zhen closed the book, calmed himself down, and picked up the Marquis's account book. "Wanxing, come in and help."
She wanted to finish dealing with matters in the capital as soon as possible, and then choose a place to live in seclusion near the site where her master and mother sacrificed themselves.
That way, she could visit them whenever she wanted, and for the rest of her life, she would have family by her side...
Unlike Ye Zhen's sadness, Ye Wantang was filled with anger.
"Didn't she contact you before? How come you can't find her?"
Standing opposite her was Shegu, the head steward of the General's Mansion.
She was once Ye Jinghong's close attendant, and was later left in the capital to take care of Ye Wantang.
Some time ago, she received a letter asking her to take good care of Ye Zhen, promising to thank him handsomely when she returned to Beijing.
Shegu recognized the handwriting; it seemed to be the handwriting of Yin Jiuniang, Ye Jinghong's friend.
Considering that Yin Jiuniang lived in seclusion in a nunnery in the south, which was quite close to Ye Zhen's estate, the two may have crossed paths because of this.
Thinking this way, Shegu felt that the letter was written by Yin Jiuniang.
Yin Jiuniang died saving Ye Jinghong, and she thought she was dead, but then a letter arrived. Shegu felt hopeful, wondering if the general was also alive.
Therefore, she asked Ye Wantang to help take care of Ye Zhen, while she herself led her men to find Yin Jiuniang without stopping.
But in the end, he found nothing and was worried about Ye Wantang, so he returned to the capital.
Unexpectedly, Ye Wantang, who is usually gentle in front of her, is so angry today.
"Miss, there's no need to worry. She said in her letter that she would come to the capital, so she should be coming."
"Once she arrives in the capital, we'll inquire about the general."
Shegu comforted her.
She took Ye Wantang's reaction as her daughter's unusual behavior stemming from her eagerness to know her mother's condition.
How could Ye Wantang not be anxious?
The fact that someone who had been "dead" for several years wrote a letter specifically to care for Ye Zhen shows that the relationship between the two was far from ordinary.
Ye Zhen can live, but he must not live with any reliance on others.
Moreover, Ye Zhen is currently in a position of power in the Marquis's mansion. If she were to receive further assistance, what if Ye Zhen discovered something...?
Ye Wantang dared not think about it.
She must not lose her status as the legitimate daughter of the General's Mansion.
Therefore, he ordered, "Go and search again. No matter what method you use, dig three feet into the ground and find her for me."
She Gu frowned. "Miss, Yin Jiu Niang is the general's close friend. She has a very forthright personality. There must be a reason why she can't appear. It would be inappropriate to search for her extensively."
The general once said that the young lady's temperament was like that of her uncle, Ye Zhengqing. If she was ever out of her mind, she should stop her in time, and she could even refuse to obey orders.
She Gu felt that Ye Wantang was being unwise at this moment, so she did not make any move, but said, "Miss, please calm down. I would like to go and see Miss Ye Zhen."
She was preoccupied with the general's affairs at the time, and thus failed Yin Jiu Niang's request. Now that she has returned to the capital, she should at least go and see him, perhaps she can get some information from Ye Zhen.
Ye Wantang was already extremely dissatisfied with her disobedience, but she still wanted to see Ye Zhen. Her knuckles turned white as she clenched her fists under her sleeves.
She took a deep breath, smiled, and took Shegu's arm.
"It was because I was too hoping that my mother was still alive that I lost control of my emotions when I saw that you had not been found."
Ye Zhen is doing well, but you've had a long and tiring journey.
I haven't eaten yet either. I'll ask the kitchen to prepare a few extra dishes. Shegu, have some with me. Tomorrow I'll accompany you to see Cousin Zhen, okay?
Shegu glanced at the sky outside; this was indeed not a suitable time to visit.
Although Ye Jinghong instructed him to discipline Ye Wantang when necessary, he always kept his position in mind and rarely overstepped his bounds by eating with Ye Wantang.
But Ye Wantang acted coquettishly today, and Shegu finally softened and agreed.
But they didn't see the murderous intent that flashed in Ye Wantang's eyes when she lowered them.
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