Chapter 61: It would be great if he got injured again (Fourth update)

Ye Mingze remained silent. Even the usually eloquent Ye Shixian fell into a momentary silence, unsure of how to respond.

Ye Chutang was truly—

Fortunately, Ye Chutang did not stay long; she left after sitting for a while.

Only after her figure had gradually receded did Ye Mingze violently hurl his pillow away.

"Who wants her fake kindness! I think she said those words on purpose!"

Ye Shixian glanced at him. "Enough, haven't you caused enough trouble? It doesn't matter if she says a few words; just let her be."

But Ye Mingze could not swallow this grievance. "Was she just saying it? Regardless, I can't stay in this place anymore!"

He hadn't felt it before, but now, looking at this room, everything was an eyesore!

Ye Shixian pursed her lips.

Previously, she had thought Ye Mingze was merely experiencing an illusion, but now, for some reason, after hearing what Ye Chutang had said, she felt a sense of unease in her heart.

"Alright, focus on recovering from your injuries first. I'm going to check on Mother."

With that, Ye Shixian stood up and left.

Ye Mingze called out to her twice, but she did not stop.

...

As soon as Ye Shixian arrived at Lady Gao's room, she was pulled by Lady Gao, who asked urgently, "How is Mingze?"

A day had passed, but the large patches of red rashes on Lady Gao's face had not disappeared; they had even spread to her collarbone and behind her ears, showing a tendency to spread uncontrollably.

Ye Shixian's gaze swept over her face and quickly looked away.

"Mingze woke up just now and has already taken his medicine. You don't need to worry too much."

"That's good, that's good..." Only then did Lady Gao feel relieved and let out a long sigh.

Ye Shixian suddenly felt a surge of irritation.

Lady Gao had always doted on her only son; even now, while she was struggling to take care of herself, her only thought when something happened to Ye Mingze was him.

She changed the subject. "Mother, the Princess Royal's Morning Flower Banquet is in three days. Since you are unwell, how about... we skip it this time?"

According to their previous plan, Lady Gao was supposed to go with her.

But now, Ye Shixian naturally had no such intention.

Lady Gao froze, her expression hesitant. "But this is an invitation from the Princess Royal..."

Opportunities like this were rare; it would be too much of a waste not to go.

She had waited so long, and she had finally reached this moment; how could she bear to give it up?

Ye Shixian paused. "You should have heard about the Princess Royal's temperament. If something is done poorly and she gets angry, it will be troublesome."

Lady Gao frowned, feeling somewhat uncomfortable, but she understood that Ye Shixian's words made sense.

Given her current state, if she were to frighten the Princess Royal, then...

"But if you go alone, I won't feel at ease!"

Ye Shixian, however, had already prepared a response.

"Mother, have you forgotten there is one more person who can go with me."

Lady Gao was puzzled. "Who?"

Ye Shixian slowly uttered that name.

"Ye... Chu... Tang."

"You want to take her? No! Absolutely not!" Lady Gao immediately voiced her opposition. "Is the Princess Royal's manor a place where just anyone can go? We only got this opportunity thanks to your father's influence; how can we let her benefit like this!"

The Morning Flower Banquet was essentially a disguised matchmaking event, to which noble daughters of the capital's prominent families were invited.

Many women hoped to stand out at the banquet to secure a good marriage for themselves.

Lady Gao naturally had this intention as well.

Ye Heng's foundation in the capital was ultimately unstable; if Ye Shixian could climb into a high-ranking family, the benefits would be immense.

Ye Shixian smiled, a glint of calculation flashing in her eyes.

"It is precisely because the opportunity is rare that by taking her, we can demonstrate our magnanimity and care for her. Besides, if she does something inappropriate at the banquet and loses face, then—"

Lady Gao's eyes instantly lit up.

That's right! Why hadn't she thought of that?

Once Ye Chutang made a fool of herself at the Morning Flower Banquet, no matter how much talent she had, she would never be able to rise again!

"Xian'er, then you—"

"Don't worry, Mother, I have my arrangements."

...

After visiting Ye Mingze, Ye Chutang felt refreshed.

The more noise these Ye family matters made, the better.

Whether it was because those siblings were unlucky, or because certain people were facing the karmic retribution of their own actions, it was hard to say.

Xiao Wu had finished reading the ledger and immediately lunged at her the moment she returned.

Ye Chutang propped up her little bottom, and from the corner of her eye, she saw the accounts she had calculated.

"Is there still this much silver missing?"

Taking over that shop required a lot of money; after all, this was the capital, where every inch of land was worth its weight in gold.

She had saved some over the past three years, but there was still a gap.

After all, not everyone was Shen Yanchuan.

Thinking of this, Ye Chutang sighed softly. "Wouldn't it be great if he got injured and fell into a coma again..."

Once back in the capital, wouldn't she be able to hike up the prices and squeeze him for a fortune?

Xiao Wu blinked.

For some reason, although her elder sister hadn't said who "he" was, she guessed it immediately.

She nodded vigorously along with her.

—Exactly! If that happened, she could collect more pocket money again!

...

The Marquis of Dingbei's Manor.

Yun Cheng brought the brewed medicine and placed it by Shen Yanchuan's hand.

"Young Master, your medicine."

Shen Yanchuan gave an "mm" and set down the chess piece in his hand.

Yun Cheng couldn't help but say, "Young Master, your injuries have clearly healed. Why do you continue to drink this medicine?"

Shen Yanchuan shook his head, his thin lips curling slightly.

"People worked so hard to send assassins to kill me. Even if they fail, they'll be happy just to leave me half-dead."

Yun Cheng could not fathom his master's intentions, but hearing him say this, he understood and bowed his head in agreement.

Then, he handed over a letter.

"The Princess Royal's manor has sent another invitation. Will you still not go?"

This was already the second one.

Shen Yanchuan reached out to take it and opened the envelope. Inside was only a thin slip of paper with a few words written on it.

"If you don't come, I will arrange ten more marriage proposals for you."

Shen Yanchuan: "..."

He had only been away for a few years; how had the Princess Royal's tactics become so varied?

He put the letter away.

"Prepare the carriage. We are going to the Princess Royal's manor."

Yun Cheng was startled. "Now?"

Shen Yanchuan knew he could no longer make excuses. After all, he had visited the Ye family yesterday; refusing again now would be truly inexcusable.

The Princess Royal had always been a woman of her word. He didn't doubt for a second that if he didn't go today, several more marriage alliances would appear at the gates of the Marquis of Dingbei's manor by tomorrow.

Shen Yanchuan walked out, and Yun Cheng hurried to follow.

...

The distance from the Marquis of Dingbei's manor to the Princess Royal's manor was not far. When the carriage arrived, the butler of the Princess Royal's manor was already waiting at the entrance.

Shen Yanchuan was not surprised, but he did raise an eyebrow. "Did Grandmother know I was coming?"

The butler stepped forward with a smile. "The Princess Royal has been thinking of you constantly. She had me wait here early this morning to welcome you."

Well, it seemed that from the moment that letter was sent out, she had already predicted he would come.

Shen Yanchuan lifted his robes and walked inside.