However, which gate he used was a very minor matter to him, and there was no need to worry about it anymore.
Chunqian said, "The eldest young lady is unwell. I wonder if the second young master has something to discuss? Could you please wait a moment?"
Ye Cunsi waited for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, wanting only to say goodbye to Ye Qingxue. But after that time, Ye Qingxue still hadn't appeared, and Granny Kang was urging him again. So he had no choice but to push his wheelchair around and leave.
There didn't really seem to be much to say between him and Ye Qingxue; at most, it was just a thank you. Thank you for reaching out to him during his most difficult time.
Whatever her purpose was, she reached out her hand, and that warmth was real; it didn't disappear because she had other motives.
At the north gate of the Marquis's residence, a simple carriage was parked. It was a cloudy day, and there seemed to be a light drizzle.
Spring rain is as precious as oil, but Ye Cunsi only felt a dull pain in his leg bones. Madam Zhou stepped forward and said, "I heard that you did not return to the courtyard where you stayed last night. I asked someone to prepare some clothes and shoes for you so that you can change when you get to the estate."
Ye Cunsi said, "Thank you, Auntie."
Madam Zhou also said, "The coachman will go with you and will take care of you from now on. I have packed one hundred taels of silver in your luggage, so be careful with your money."
Ye Cunsi thanked him again, but his tone was indifferent.
In previous years, when poor relatives came to his door begging for money, the master of the Marquis's mansion would reward them with a hundred taels of silver. But now, he only has that amount. Ye Cunsi found it laughable.
Madam Zhou called a servant to come forward and take his luggage to the carriage.
Two servants then worked together to lift Ye Cunsi onto the carriage before they could lift his wheelchair up.
Ye Cunsi sat in the carriage, his gaze sweeping over the imposing eaves and walls of the Marquis's mansion, before he heavily lowered the carriage curtain.
He didn't ask Madam Zhou where she was taking him. Anyway, the Marquis's manor had many estates in the countryside. Since they were determined to abandon him, it didn't matter where he went.
The coachman said, "Madam, we're leaving now!"
Madam Zhou said, "Take good care of the second young master on the way."
The coachman agreed, bowed, stepped back, turned around, jumped onto the carriage, and cracked his whip on the horse's back, causing the horse to gallop away.
"Stop!!" Ye Qingxue's voice came from inside the door. In the blink of an eye, she and Dongbai had rushed to Madam Zhou's side.
Madam Zhou quickly grabbed her: "What do you want to do! Sending Cunsi away was your grandmother's wish. Are you going to disobey your grandmother?"
Madam Zhou's entire body was wrapped around Ye Qingxue like a vine, and Ye Qingxue could not break free.
He had no choice but to say to Dongbai, "Go and bring Ye Cunsi back. He is a descendant of the Marquis's family. He cannot leave, and no one can let him leave!"
Upon receiving the order, Dong Bai immediately gave chase. Fortunately, the carriage was only trotting and not galloping, so it was not difficult for Dong Bai to catch up with Ye Cunsi.
Seeing her plan ruined, Madam Zhou's anger surged. She began to attack Ye Qingxue, screaming and questioning her without any regard for her image:
"What are you doing? What are you doing! Do you think that by leaving behind an heir, he can be your protector and allow you to continue being arrogant?!"
Ye Qingxue was in pain from the beating, so she quickly grabbed both of her hands, pushed her back forcefully, slammed her against the wall, and pressed down on her legs. Only then was Madam Zhou unable to lay a hand on her.
However, after all this commotion, Madam Zhou's hairpin fell off, and her long hair at her temples fell loose. She looked like a trapped beast, disheveled and fierce.
Ye Qingxue, however, showed no mercy to her, pressing her down firmly until her wrists were covered in red marks.
Ye Qingxue said, "When I was a child, I wanted to rely on my parents, but my father died; my mother is still alive, but it's better if she doesn't exist! From the day you and I severed our relationship, I never thought of relying on anyone except myself!"
"Ye Cunsi is only two ounces more flesh than me. Why do you think I have to rely on him to be myself?"
"I'm keeping him here only because he's a member of the Marquis's family. No one can drive him away unless he wants to leave on his own! Neither you nor the old lady can!"
Ye Cunsi's carriage was forcibly pulled back by Dong Bai. At this moment, the carriage was stopped on the main road at the North Gate. Lifting the curtain, Ye Cunsi saw Ye Qingxue fiercely pressing down on Madam Zhou's face.
She was truly ruthless, like a wild beast, without a trace of feminine gentleness.
He heard Ye Qingxue say, "You listened to the old lady and sent him away, simply because of what happened to Miss Lan before the New Year. But have you investigated the truth?"
"Just because others say he defiled her, do you also believe he defiled her? As family members, have you ever thought about finding out the truth? If others said that Ye Cunjin defiled Miss Lan, would you believe it? Or would you investigate him thoroughly?"
Madam Zhou said angrily, "Jin'er is reasonable and humble. He is your father's son and would never do such a thing!"
Ye Qingxue sneered: "What if Ye Cunsi is your biological son? If outsiders say he defiled Miss Lan, would you believe him or the rumors?"
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