Second Marriage

Chapter 30.4

Translator: tarararawr

Editor: Larkspur

Chapter 30 Part 4

Madam Li’s massive smile froze on her face. Her fingers pinched the palm of her hand and she asked, “W-what does Mother mean?”

“The Old Madam’s meaning should be literal. The Old Madam’s daughter should think twice. I still have to go back and serve the Old Madam, so I will withdraw first.

The pozi respectfully bowed again and immediately left.

Madam Li fell back into her chair and began to suddenly hate her mother for being overbearing.

“Why?! Why doesn’t Mother have any future plans for her grandson? And she said something about embarrassment in the future. Is it that she just can’t bear to see that I’m doing well?! If we don’t marry Princess Huijing, how can I even lift my head up in this family later on?!”

Wasn’t every possible thing she did for the sake of the Ye Family’s reputation? She was the eldest daughter but not valued in her mother-in-law’s house. Did her mother think she was lacking? Why did she stop her again and again?

The mama beside her also could not figure out what Old Madam Ye meant. She was uneasy after such a warning and hesitantly said, “Madam, about tomorrow…”

The Old Madam of the Ye Family was so strong that even Old Master Ye did not dare to say a harsh word to her. She was really powerful, so she must have had a reason to say what she did.

“I don’t care! My son’s future career can no longer rely on the Ye Family. Who can dictate how I should plan for my son?!”

As soon as Madam Li closed her eyes, she clenched her teeth and would not back down on this matter. The pozi next to her that wanted to advise her did not dare to do so anymore. Ultimately, she could only keep her mouth shut.

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The rain eventually turned into a drizzle in the middle of the night. Finally the next morning arrived and the sky cleared up. The sun came out from the clouds and vaporized the excess water on the earth.

Xiao Youning got up early in the morning. It was only when she was leaving the Xiao Family’s Second Branch that she ordered the little servant girl in the courtyard to tell Second Master Xiao about it.

She didn’t bother to care about the Second Branch’s behavior, and from now on, the road between the single-log bridge and the Yangguan Road1 had nothing to do with each other.

According to auspicious traditions, she stepped over the gate of her new house with the sound of firecrackers resonating throughout the alley and red lanterns with the word “Xiao” hanging over the gate.

She looked at everything with satisfaction and ordered people to deliver fruits to the onlookers and children.

Yuan Guo supported her to slowly walk inside. Finally, there was that pleasant feeling of home again, and all the servants in the house followed Xiao Youning with a cheerful look on their faces.

Since the matter regarding the Xiao Family’s father and son, they had to now depend on this little master for their livelihood. If their master had a good life, then they would have a good life and naturally be happy.

During the celebration, Xiao Youning went through the house. She looked at everything that she had instructed be renovated or spruced up with and it filled her with a sense of belonging.

Her attendants and everyone else had been prepared for several days. Although there was still a little chaos in some places, it was overall very good, and it was suitable for her to have a banquet later.

Xiao Youning thought of Ye Shen living here, so she couldn’t help but be secretly overjoyed.

Yuan Guo didn’t think much of it. She was so jovial today because she had her own place to sleep. She enthusiastically mentioned a few things about today’s banquet.

“Young Miss, there is already a letter from Commander Huo. He was on duty at the palace last night. He will be off duty near noon and will come straight over.”

Yesterday she sent someone with a message to Huo Mingwu but did not receive a reply. Now that everything had come together, they were waiting for the Daoist Priest and him to come over.

Xiao Youning asked about the preparations for the banquet and ordered for everyone to be more attentive.

While Xiao Youning and Yuan Guo were in the middle of a discussion, the new steward of the house said that the Daoist Priest had arrived and Xiao Youning immediately went over.

Ye Shen was still dressed in a plain robe, but the simple color could not hide the owner of the jade-like face that could subvert all living creatures.

If this person was not a monk, he would have captured the hearts of many young women. He also did not have the title of a worthless official’s son like Li Qingzhi.

Xiao Youning accidentally thought of Li Qingzhi and felt like she had spoilt her appetite. Last night, she regretted opening the letter he sent and simply did not know what to think of it.

She quickly stopped her diverging train of thoughts. She smiled and bowed at Ye Shen. Perhaps it was because she was too discourteous yesterday that she gave a shy smile and did not even dare to meet Ye Shen’s eyes.

She was a little embarrassed yesterday. It was clear that the Daoist Priest was magnanimous.

It was the first time that Ye Shen had seen her with the attitude of a young woman and it was also the first time he realized how demure she could be in front of him.

Her shyness was more touching than any treasure in the world.

Does she have feelings for me too? Maybe she just hides it carefully and does not dare to show too much.