Second Marriage

Chapter 51 Part 2

Marquis Ningyuan knew that Ye Shen had come back last night, and allowed him to see his daughter. Even though he had complaints about his behavior, it was because of him that he got the latest information about the Wala. He found out that the other side had already prepared to be on the defensive. They were in a standstill for two days before he outflanked them smoothly.

While this was happening, Ye Shen kindled an internal conflict among several princes of Wala. Currently, because of what Fifth Master had done and the number of soldiers that had been lost, it would take at least two or three years for them to recover a little.

All this helped improve Marquis Ningyuan’s impression of Ye Shen. In fact, these things were secondary to whether his daughter liked him and if he treated her well without doing anything utterly unacceptable.

When Marquis Ningyuan came to see his daughter, she was in front of the bed helping Ye Shen eat and drink. He only coldly grunted on the inside, while he asked him to rest well with a congenial expression on the outside.

The Wala was defeated like an avalanche into a state of disunity and Marquis Ningyuan took advantage of the victory to pursue the retreating enemy. The capital received the latest war report on the fifth day.

The news that Marquis Ningyuan came down out of nowhere to surround the Wala army and then launched a counterattack against them to recapture the cities that belonged to their country shocked all the ministers.

The Emperor sat on the imperial throne and finally showed a slight genuine smile after so many months.

He knew that the Wala army’s retreat was mainly due to Ye Shen. He found the item and the Emperor was no longer afraid of the hidden threat in the enemy country. It was the happiest day he had experienced since ascending the throne.

On that day, the Emperor announced that he wanted to reward the Xiao Family and the soldiers in Datong causing an uproar in the entire capital.

When the Old Madam Ye received the news, she breathed out a sigh of relief and continued to prepare for the wedding banquet for her youngest son. At this time, Old Master Ye rushed over angrily. As if he had found an outlet to vent, he criticized her on the pretext that she had failed to educate her eldest daughter from destroying the relationship with the Xiao Family.

Old Madam Ye held the scarlet string in her hand and raised her eyes to look at him listlessly. “This Lord thinks it’s my fault again. Did the Lord reflect on himself when I went to the Daoist Temple?”

Her words suppressed all of Old Master Ye’s anger. A servant happened to come in and said that Ye Shen’s wedding outfit was ready and asked her to have a look.

Old Master Ye became angry again. His hand shook as he pointed at her and shouted, “Are you going to empty the Ye Family’s money for that evil creature?”

“I would like to advise the Lord one more word.” Old Madam Ye smiled gradually. “Fifth Eldest Son is still willing to provide the Ye Family with money, so you should value it. There will come a day where he will be unwilling to provide the Ye Family with money, then your power and prestige will come to an end.”

After only two rounds of disagreements, Old Master Ye was helped out by a servant as he clutched his chest.

Not long after Old Master Ye left, someone came in to give Old Madam Ye a letter. When she saw the handwriting on the envelope, she was so thrilled that she immediately opened it. After reading the letter, she called out for a servant several times.

“Come, give me a brush and ink!”

It was rare for her to show such a happy smile, and the servant quickly brought her the things, thinking that the Old Madam received information related to the wedding.

Old Madam Ye took the brush and wrote six big words—It is all up to you.

She was going to wait for her son to come back and enjoy the happiness of having descendants.

This rotten Ye Family really does not value anyone!

Marquis Ningyuan won a critical fight. Some people were moved by the fact that the Xiao Family’s fortunes had reversed. It was really inspiring and admirable. But in the Li Family, Madam Li’s reaction was different. She hid in her room, her mind constantly overwhelmed with all kinds of people laughing at her.

The Xiao Family was favored by the Emperor again. The Xiao Family’s father and son did not die and also achieved victory. Everything made her anxious and regretful. While her intestine turned blue1, it didn’t change anything.

Moreover, her youngest son’s wife, whom she had meticulously managed to marry into the family, was still at the Eldest Princess Residence and unwilling to lower her head to honor the Li Family.

While the capital was in an uproar, Xiao Youning and Ye Shen were already preparing for their return to the capital.

There was a box in her tent that Marquis Ningyuan was sitting on. He silently watched his daughter tell a soldier to load the carriage.

She quickly finished and went to her father. With a whisper, she asked, “When will Daddy return to the capital?”

“There should be new information in two months about the Wala’s surrender. Your brother and I will not be able to return to the capital until we discuss it.”

Xiao Youning thought about it and could only say, “Then Daddy should pay attention to his health.”

Marquis Ningyuan smiled. “Don’t worry and go back. It is inconvenient for you to be in the barracks. Go back and take good care of yourself. Daddy is waiting for him to propose to you!”

“Daddy…” Her face heated up from his words.

Xiao Qiye was smiling brightly on the side and said, “The little girl has grown big and needs to be married off.”

“It’s my fault. I am injured, which makes Ning’er feel uneasy.” Ye Shen happened to come in. Once he heard the teasing, he had to rescue his beloved.

Xiao Qiye laughed even more loudly, and Xiao Youning, who was already embarrassed, turned red from ear to ear.

Marquis Ningyuan, the father-in-law, who was an official again, wiped away his smile and became serious to explain in detail what they should pay attention to on the road. At the end, he sent his daughter out first, and then Ye Shen with the following, “Before you say anything shameful, you should take care of the Ye Family’s old problems. Don’t let Ningning suffer those grievances with you.”

Ye Shen was surprised and quickly maintained his expression. He bowed and stated, “Since father-in-law knows a little about the Ye Family’s situation, then he knows that his son-in-law will not let Ning’er suffer the slightest grievance.”

What happened in the past was actually not classified as a secret, especially to the Emperor’s most trusted officials like Marquis Ningyuan.

Marquis Ningyuan scoffed at the words father-in-law. “That has not been decided yet. Don’t be so familiar with me. Before you get married, you should not see Ningning that often. Lao Zi is afraid that you wouldn’t be able to control that piece of flesh under you!”

Ye Shen choked at his father-in-law’s crude words. His handsome face blushed, then turned white before turning red again. Fifth Master Ye, who had always been called the jade-faced King of Hell, had to concede. After an awkward bow to acknowledge his defeat, he ran away.