Chapter 11 Dragon Spirit and Tiger Fierce
Fortunately, Ye Chengji did not say anything further to provoke people.
His biggest concern was the poison in Sheng Yunche's body, since it concerned Sheng Yunche's life and whether his daughter would be widowed.
There is a difference between being a widow and being a living widow.
The former has even less hope.
Zhen was a woman from Miao territory who was skilled in poisons, which is why he had studied her seriously.
After stroking his beard and pondering for a long time, he picked up his brush and wrote out a prescription for a pill. After carefully blowing the ink dry, he handed it to Sheng Yunche.
"Take this prescription for seven days. After seven days, I will personally come to your home for a follow-up examination, and then adjust the prescription according to your condition. Although I am not entirely confident, I will do my best."
Sheng Yunche nodded and said, "Alright."
After a moment's thought, he said again, "No."
"Why not?" Ye Chengji asked.
Sheng Yunche said, "Before we find out who poisoned her, I don't want to alert them and let them know that I came to the Ye family for a medical consultation. In the future, when I bring Ye Mingzhu to the Ye residence, I will say that she is homesick and I am reluctantly keeping her company."
He's late for his return visit today. Most brides are homesick, so it would be better to take her back to the Ye residence more often as compensation.
"Can it really be like this?" Ye Chengji's eyes lit up, and he asked again, "Won't Princess Ronghua object?"
Sheng Yunche said calmly, "Although my mother is strict, she is not unreasonable. Besides, I am here at the Ye residence for a medical consultation, so she will not refuse."
“That’s true.” Ye Chengji nodded in agreement and laughed heartily.
Compared to his unruly eldest son, his two daughters were the apple of his eye.
Originally, it was thought that after the eldest daughter got married, they would hardly see her once a year. After all, ordinary families would not want their newlywed daughter-in-law to run to her parents' home all day long. The Duke's mansion was of high status, so the discipline would definitely be even stricter.
He never expected the Sheng family to be so kind and considerate; it was a pleasant surprise for him.
Looking at Sheng Yunche's dark face, he sincerely praised, "Lord Duke, you are truly a good man! You will surely be vigorous and prosperous in the future, with many children and grandchildren!"
Sheng Yunche: "..."
His lips twitched. Should he take back what he just said?
...
Fine wine and delicious food, passing around cups and toasts.
The arrival of Sheng Yunche brought the atmosphere of the banquet at the Ye residence to a climax, creating a lively and joyful atmosphere for all the guests.
The Ye family members all had smiling faces, and Madam Zhen also put aside her last worry, looking at Sheng Yunche with great satisfaction.
Furthermore, Madam Zhen secretly instructed Ye Mingzhu: "The toxins in your son-in-law's body are quite troublesome, but his sexual function can definitely be improved. Don't worry, and don't show any disappointment or grievance in front of him, understand?"
Ye Mingzhu: "...Hmm."
“Men have a strong sense of pride, especially in that area… Since he’s not virile, try to praise him from a different angle!” Zhen reminded him. “Secretly give him the offspring of the Longevity Gu. Just tell your mother what herbs he needs. After you get married, you must prioritize your husband’s family and never be arrogant. You must live a good life.”
"..." Ye Mingzhu felt a pang of sadness, but she smiled and hugged her, saying coquettishly, "Mother, I know."
Lady Zhen then instructed, "I think the Duke is a very good person, and perhaps you two were destined to be together. Whatever his reasons for abducting the bride, you must not pursue the matter further, nor should you have any further thoughts about anyone else, do you understand?"
Ye Mingzhu paused for a moment, then replied, "Mm."
"You must also respect your mother-in-law. Look at me and your sister-in-law..."
"..."
Raising a child means worrying for ninety-nine years of your life, even if you live to be a hundred.
Mrs. Zhen wished she could impart all her life experience to Ye Mingzhu, and talked with her for a long time.
With her mother's earnest instructions echoing in her ears, Ye Mingzhu boarded the carriage home with Bizhuhua in her arms, her heart filled with a bittersweet feeling of reluctance.
The carriage slowly drove for quite a distance before she snapped out of her melancholy and noticed Sheng Yunche's sinister gaze. Her almond-shaped eyes widened in surprise.
"You, you..."
"You only just noticed me?" Sheng Yunche scoffed coldly, pinching her ear as he asked in an unfriendly tone, "You told your father-in-law I'm impotent, huh? People outside are spouting nonsense, and you're just spouting nonsense too?"
Ye Mingzhu dared not push his hand away, and swore to the heavens, "...I absolutely did not!"
She told her mother and sister-in-law, so... that doesn't count as lying, right?
"Really? I don't believe it." Glancing coldly at her, Sheng Yunche straightened his robes and said indifferently, "If you have any doubts, why don't you go back tonight and verify it yourself, see if I'm truly vigorous and energetic?"
Ye Mingzhu: "...?"
She decided to remain silent.
Her earlobe was pinched until it ached slightly. She didn't want to provoke this man anymore, lest it affect their future cooperation.
She didn't want verification either.
He glanced at her, then tapped the table with two fingers: "Thirsty."
“…Oh.” Ye Mingzhu picked up the kettle, poured him some tea, and handed it to him with a charming smile. “Lord Duke, please enjoy your tea.”
Sheng Yunche hummed in agreement and took the teacup.
He sipped his tea while observing her.
Ye Mingzhu felt a headache coming on from his gaze. She wanted to say, "What other tricks do you have up your sleeve? Why don't you just use them all?" but she didn't say it out loud.
After all, she was in the wrong today, so she should just bear with him.
...
Upon returning to the Duke's mansion, Ye Mingzhu and her companion first paid their respects to the Dowager Madam, and then went to Princess Ronghua's Jingchun Residence.
After dismissing the servants, Ye Mingzhu told Princess Ronghua about Sheng Yunche being poisoned and having to visit the Ye residence for treatment every seven days.
"Poisoning?!" Princess Ronghua's face darkened, and she slammed her fist on the table in anger. "Investigate! I must find out who plotted against him and make him wish he were dead!"
When her husband died on the battlefield, she was heartbroken and almost couldn't go on living. It was the young Sheng Yunche who comforted her and accompanied her through those hopeless days.
She only has one son, so naturally she cherishes him very much.
Sheng Yunche had a congenital weakness and headaches. She had been seeking medical treatment for him and had almost recovered. However, seven years ago, he contracted a strange illness, and his health deteriorated day by day. The imperial physicians in the palace were helpless and said that they could only keep him alive with tonics.
She had already sadly accepted the reality, feeling that losing her husband young and her son in middle age was her fate.
But the truth is actually like this?
Princess Ronghua, exasperated, laughed, instantly transforming into a protective mother hen, her aura fully unleashed.
At the same time, she looked at Ye Mingzhu with increasing affection.
She hadn't stopped Sheng Yunche from stealing the bride before, but she didn't actually agree with it. Now, she genuinely felt that it was a good thing he stole the bride!
If not, how could we win back Ye Mingzhu, who is blessed with good fortune and is a good wife and mother?
Yes, she was the one who spread the rumor about the high monk's divination, which served to define the matter of the forced marriage and prevent others from making wild guesses.
But now, she truly believes that Ye Mingzhu is lucky and can bring prosperity to the East Mansion!
Didn't you see that things turned around for the better as soon as her son married her?
As for the rats in the gutter, she will definitely drag them out one by one and make them suffer a terrible death!
Having made up her mind, Princess Ronghua looked at Ye Mingzhu with a slight smile.
Patting Ye Mingzhu's hand, she said with a determined look, "The housekeeper is too tired. You need to take care of Junzhao's health. From now on... I'll continue to take care of him."
Ye Mingzhu: "..."
Actually, she didn't think being a housekeeper was difficult, but she just wasn't very interested in it.
Princess Ronghua then said gently, "Jun Zhao's health is now in your hands. I will definitely send a generous gift to thank your parents properly. You can go to the Ye residence anytime and stay there for a few days. With me backing you up, no one will dare to say anything."
This is such a pleasant surprise!
Family is the most important thing in Ye Mingzhu's heart, and being able to see them more often is more precious than anything else.
Her almond-shaped eyes lit up, and she curtsied joyfully: "Thank you, Princess, but there's no need for extravagant gifts. As long as my husband is healthy, that's enough."
After saying that, she looked expectantly at Sheng Yunche beside her, her eyes filled with the joy of being able to come home and stay for short periods of time more often in the future.
Sheng Yunche raised an eyebrow and looked back at her, but his gaze was somewhat meaningful.
Ye Mingzhu: "...?"
Something doesn't feel right.
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