Second Marriage

Old Madam Ye left him for a while and ordered the servants to set a small table. She said that the couple must not have eaten lunch and allowed them to have enough to eat and drink before Ye Shen left.

The way Xiao Youning was treated really made everyone jealous.

Huijing quietly watched while she looked slightly pale. However, she had a smile the entire time like a fresh and delicate new peony in full bloom. On the inside, she was at a loss about marrying into the Li family.

The person she liked was not who she thought he was, and the person she hated was better off than she was. So, what did she do to deserve this? She ended up doing things that brought shame and made her live without dignity.

Huijing’s eyes filled with anger, and the palace mamas saw it. They rushed to take her outside and didn’t let her ruin the happy moments of someone else.

Xiao Youning, who was talking to Old Madam Ye, immediately saw this change in Huijing. She said to her mother-in-law that she wanted to relieve herself and went out.

Huijing was taken to a corner of the corridor far from the reception hall. A palace mama began to reprimand her in a cold voice. The words were like a knife, shaving down her dignity.

Xiao Youning hated Huijing and the way she used despicable and vicious tactics against her. Yet, Xiao Youning couldn’t help it and had to appear in the corner when she heard the words of the palace mama.

“Madam Li does not seem well, so she should go home first. The mamas around the madam have the best etiquette. However, I am more informal than others and do not like observing forced courtesies. Furthermore… As an elder, I would like to say to Madam Li that people always have to live as themselves. This is something that needs to happen urgently. If I remember correctly, Madam Li is two months younger than me.”

After saying these words, Xiao Youning turned around and walked away with Yuan Guo. She left Huijing in shock. She didn’t expect Xiao Youning to be kind enough to give such advice to her enemy.

Her figure was walking further away and soon disappeared. Huijing suddenly crouched down and cried loudly with her arms wrapped around her knees.

Yuan Guo heard the faint crying and shook her head. She sighed deeply. “How can a person live like that? Why should Young Miss give her advice? She is facing the consequences of her actions.”

“Just look at her like that. His Majesty said that Li Qingzhi must have a child. The palace mamas alone could not have tortured her to be like that. It must be because of Li Qingzhi. When a man is that heartless to a woman, she is no longer human, nor is she a ghost. So why? She is cruel, but I have the ability to stand up for myself. I am not worried about whether she will get better. Since it is like that, if I can help a person’s life, then I will commit to those virtuous actions. It doesn’t take much effort to give a few words of advice.”

“My wife naturally has a unique view. She is kind-hearted and understands principles.” Ye Shen’s voice suddenly sounded.

He startled Xiao Youning. She saw that he was standing under the banana tree on the edge of the corridor. There was a young man beside him, and the two seemed to be talking there.

He wasn’t there just then.

“Why are you here?” She patted her chest and looked at him.

He smiled slightly, and reached out to her from across the bench. He pulled her closer and said, “I brought an old friend to see mother.”

With the other person there, Xiao Youning quickly left his embrace and blushed when she saw the young man.

He had a handsome face. When he saw her, he grinned and greeted, “Sister-in-law.”

Xiao Youning bowed to him. She didn’t know where this cousin was from, but how was there still a young man that was the same generation as Ye Shen?

Was it a relative from Old Madam Ye’s side?

She felt uncertain and followed Ye Shen back to Old Madam Ye.

When all the women saw the young gentleman, they were all surprised. They saw him greeting them with older cousin and sister-in-law, and to Old Madam with aunt. They were very confused.

Which side of the family is this little boy from? He appears rich with a noble disposition. Old Madam Ye’s side of the family doesn’t have such a nephew…

After bowing to Old Madam Ye, the young man said, “After father knew about this aunt’s decision, he ordered this nephew to come to the capital. Don’t worry, I’ll take down anyone who dares to disrespect you!”

At such a young age, his threat was not small. It shocked everyone even more.

Whose family was this child from? And what did Old Madam Ye do that could be criticized? Is it because Ye Shen married his nephew’s ex-wife?

Old Madam Ye was so happy that she patted her knee. She asked him how his father was and about the things in the capital. They seemed very close.

Xiao Youning was utterly confused as she looked at Ye Shen, and he only gently squeezed her hand.