Chapter 2 Green Tea and Dog Licking
Zhou Yuzhi also realized that his father seemed to be kept in the dark.
"Of course, although I haven't seen her for ten years, she looks almost exactly like Ye, and she still has that jade pendant on her. She didn't deny it when I scolded her."
"When she left just now, she threatened that even if my father and the entire Marquisate knelt before her in the future, she would not show any mercy."
Zhou Zhili stood there for a long time without reacting.
Suddenly, he turned around and shouted at the doorman, "Didn't you say that the Little Medical Fairy is here?"
The doorman was terrified. When Zhou Yuzhi was beaten just now, he realized that he seemed to be in trouble.
"My Lord, she addressed me by my name the moment she arrived. I asked her if she was the Little Medical Fairy, but she didn't give me a direct answer. I was thinking back to the instructions you gave me a few days ago, saying that the Little Medical Fairy would be arriving soon, and that we must be careful and cautious and not neglect her. Furthermore, she was wearing a veil at the time, so that's why I was misled..."
After hearing his explanation, Zhou Zhili became even angrier and kicked him to the ground.
"Get out! Get out!"
Zhou Yuzhi rubbed his burning face and stepped forward, saying, "Father, now is not the time to be angry. Since the Little Medical Fairy has promised to come, it's only a matter of time. What we need to consider now is why Zhou Qingran suddenly returned. Since she's back, the Ye family shouldn't be far away."
"If they go back to the Marquis' Mansion and cause a scene, what will happen to mother and sister?"
"My sister's coming-of-age ceremony is coming up soon. Mother has been feeling guilty about what happened back then, and my sister has been feeling insecure. We've finally managed to reassure them. If they show up, they'll definitely cause unrest in the Marquisate again."
Zhou Zhili calmed down and recalled what happened that year.
"Humph, they chose to leave back then. So many people tried to keep them, but they didn't turn back. How dare you come and make trouble now?"
"Now that you're back, come with me to your grandmother and show your filial piety."
Zhou Yuzhi nodded in agreement and followed Zhou Zhili to the old lady Zhang Qiongru. After a moment of warmth, he couldn't help but talk about what had just happened.
The old lady slammed the lid of the teacup down with force, making a harsh sound.
"This evil creature, after not seeing him for ten years, has become even more unruly!"
Because of her anger, her already weak body became even more out of control. She could clearly hear moist rales when she coughed, but she didn't dare to cough seriously because of the pain in her chest, and she grimaced.
"Mother..." Zhou Zhili walked forward worriedly.
"fine……"
Zhang Qiongru coughed for a long time before she finally felt better.
She waved her hands and said, "It's okay. I won't die yet. Haven't you already invited the Little Medical Fairy to come over? She should be here in the next few days. I can hold on."
"Qinzhu's coming-of-age ceremony is coming soon. Ye and that rebellious girl coming back at this time must be bad news. I think they did it on purpose!"
Zhang Qiongru's words were extremely harsh.
"My Lord, Mother, who's back?"
A nervous voice came from outside the door, and then a middle-aged woman came in with a group of servants.
The person who came was Zhou Zhili's second wife, the concubine who forced Ye Hesheng away, and Ye Hesheng's half-sister Ye Lanxin.
Zhou Yuzhi quickly tried to make amends, "Why did I alarm Mother? He's not an important person, so there's no need to bother her."
Ye Lanxin had already received the news.
"No matter what, she's your biological sister, the Marquis's flesh and blood. She was only six years old when she left. She must have suffered a lot outside these years. How could you let her go like this?"
Ye Lanxin's reaction was consistent with that of an excellent mistress.
Zhou Yuzhi felt ashamed, his face flushed with anger. "Back then, when she left with the Ye family, she was so young and yet she dared to speak harshly to Grandmother and Father, especially to you. She was rude to you... It's only you who is generous. After all these years, you are still willing to speak up for her."
Zhou Zhili's silence was also a form of tacit agreement.
Ye Lanxin's smile grew more genuine. "I was indeed sorry to my sister back then. I never thought she would be so intolerant of me, not even caring about the Zhou family's dignity or the Ye family's reputation. Anyway, Qingran was just a child back then. Unlike you, she didn't have your own judgment. How could I hold a grudge against her..."
"She's been wandering around with her sister for years, with no news of her. Now that she's willing to come back, she must have really been unable to endure it outside. As her father and brother, how can you let her wander around like this? Let her come back immediately!"
"If she wants me to greet her in person, I don't mind. Even if she scolds me like she did back then, I can handle it."
Ye Lanxin's words made everyone present admire her.
At the same time, their resentment towards the Ye mother and daughter grew greater.
Ye Lanxin saw it and felt proud in her heart.
This is not enough. Since Ye and the little bitch dared to come back, she and her daughter naturally had to treat them well.
As soon as she lowered her brows, the servants came running over.
"Master, Madam, something terrible has happened! The eldest daughter has hanged herself!"
Everyone was terrified.
The old lady was furious and her voice became extremely anxious: "What's going on? Go and check it out!"
The servant hurriedly explained, "The eldest lady also heard about that person's return. She said that she had taken her place and snatched away her father and brothers. Perhaps if she died, she would make that person let go of the hatred she had for him."
“Nonsense!”
Zhou Zhili scolded him and hurriedly followed him.
Ye Lanxin concealed all her pride and pretended to be anxious to catch up.
Mingzhu Courtyard, before entering, I heard shouting coming from inside.
"You don't have to stop me, just let me die..."
Zhou Zhili became even more worried and almost ran in.
Zhou Yuzhi said without any hesitation, "Mother, I'll go see my sister first..."
He then left Ye Lanxin behind.
"Qinzhu, what are you doing!"
Zhou Zhili felt heartbroken when he saw Zhou Qinzhu constantly stuffing her head into the white silk.
Zhou Yuzhi rushed over, rushed over and carried Zhou Qinzhu down, and scolded the people around him: "Are they all dead? Don't you know how to stop the young lady?"
Zhou Qinzhu's tears also flowed at the right time.
"Father, second brother, I heard that my sister has returned, but she refused to enter the mansion because of me and my mother. If this matter gets out, I won't be able to see anyone..."
"It's been ten years. Sister must have suffered a lot outside. If my existence becomes an obstacle for her to return to the Marquis' Mansion, I am willing to sacrifice my life in exchange for her return..."
Zhou's father and son were heartbroken when they heard this.
"You and mother don't have to feel guilty. They were the ones who insisted on leaving. We could have been a harmonious family, but they were ungrateful and tore apart the two families. They even wanted to destroy you!"
"For so many years, they haven't visited my grandfather, nor have they come back to see us. Now that they've come back, they must be unable to survive outside. I don't have relatives like them!"
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