roccoschili Chapter 195 How did we end up sleeping together?
Chapter 195 How did we end up sleeping together?
After speaking, he pulled Li Yao away without looking back.
As Fan Yunying watched their retreating figures, a mixture of regret and jealousy pierced her heart, causing tears to stream down her face.
If it weren't for her and her grandmother's greed for Ye Shishu's dowry, she would already be the eldest daughter-in-law of this general's mansion today. How could she let other women enter her home and steal her man?
She regretted it...
I really regret it...
……
Once they reached a secluded corner, Ye Shiting released Li Yao's wrist and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I used you as a shield."
Li Yao blinked and asked, "Your cousin seems to like you a lot, why did you reject her?"
Ye Shiting pressed his thin lips together tightly.
Seeing the dark light in his eyes, Li Yao quickly smiled and said, "Oh, I was just asking casually, you don't need to explain. My older brother taught me that unrequited love is not a good thing, and there's no need to force yourself. Take me for example, the fourth prince of Beilin Kingdom has a crush on me, but I don't like him, so I can only try to avoid him."
Just then, two figures walked towards them.
Li Yao quickly waved, "Xin'er, over here!"
Gu Simo ran towards them with a smile, pointing to You Hongxin behind her and introducing her, "Yao'er, let me introduce you to a friend. Her name is Ye Xin'er, but we have the same pronunciation but different characters. She is my second uncle's daughter."
Li Yao looked at You Hongxin, her eyes crinkling with a smile, "Hello, Xin'er? My name is Li Yao. Nice to meet you!"
You Hongxin bowed shyly to her, "Yao'er, please guide me." Then she greeted Ye Shiting, "Big Cousin."
Ye Shiting looked at the women, who were about the same age as her, and smiled. "You two talk. I have something to do, so I'll go take care of it now."
"Okay," the three replied in unison.
As soon as he left, Li Yao hurriedly asked Gu Simo, "Wasn't the Princess supposed to be coming? Where is she?"
"She said she'd come find us in a bit!" Gu Simo said, tugging at her sleeve and teasingly laughing, "You've been running off to the backyard again? Look at you, anyone who didn't know better would think you were a maid bought by the manor! Hurry back to your room and change into some clean clothes, the feast is about to start!"
"Then you wait for me, I'll go change into some clean clothes right away!" Li Yao said and ran off.
"We'll go with you!" Gu Simo pulled You Hongxin along and chased after them.
the other side.
Ye Shishu really couldn't find the time to go play with Gu Simo and the others.
She and Yu Chiling had barely sat down when Old Madam Fan summoned them.
He was accompanied by his grandson, Fan Yunru.
Faced with the grandparents and grandchildren kneeling respectfully in a grand gesture of respect, Ye Shishu spoke indifferently, "Aunt, cousin, please rise. This is a family banquet; there's no need for such formalities."
After being helped to her feet by Fan Yunru, Madam Fan's kind eyes showed concern. "Your Highness, we are so happy to hear that the Prince has taken over the position of Grand Secretary. However, your cousin Yunru is about to take the autumn imperial examination and has been busy studying lately, so he hasn't had time to visit you at the Prince's residence."
Ye Shishu understood the meaning behind her words perfectly. Just from the fact that she brought Fan Yunru here, she had already guessed the purpose of the grandfather and grandson.
She smiled politely and encouraged Fan Yunru, "Cousin Yunru, work hard and try to be on the list this year."
Fan Yunru bowed and said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness."
Madam Fan immediately smiled and said, "Your Highness, I heard that His Majesty plans to have the Prince be the chief examiner for this year's autumn imperial examinations. Is that true?"
Ye Shishu chuckled meaningfully, "Auntie's information network is really impressive."
Perhaps seeing that Yu Chi Ling did not show any displeasure, Old Madam Fan was not embarrassed at all, and even spoke directly to Yu Chi Ling, "Your Highness, do you think you could do me a favor for Shu'er's cousin?"
Yu Chi Lingfeng raised an eyebrow slightly, "Does the old lady mean that I should cheat for Young Master Fan?"
Madam Fan chuckled dryly, "Your Highness, that's not what we meant. We just wanted to ask you to give Yunru some guidance. You know our situation in the capital. Although Yunru is diligent and ambitious, he lacks the knowledge and experience of the talented scholars in the capital. If Your Highness could give him some pointers, he would definitely pass the imperial examination this year."
Just then, Ye Shishu's second aunt, Ma, entered the hall with her son, You Hongze.
The mother and son, like Madam Fan and her grandson, first paid their respects to them.
Ye Shishu greeted them with a smile, "Second Aunt, Cousin Hongze, what are you doing? Get up!"
After the mother and son got up, Madam Ma brought two baskets covered with red cloth to Ye Shishu and said, "Your Highness, the General said you are busy, so we shouldn't bother you at the Prince's residence. These are dried fruits that your second uncle brought back from his business trip. I've been saving them for you. Knowing that you are going back to the General's residence today, I brought them to you specially. Please don't find them too sparse."
Ye Shishu got up and took the food with a smile. "Dad told me that my second uncle has been sending food to the General's Mansion all the time lately. I was so hungry when I heard that. I didn't expect my second aunt to save some for us."
"I'm glad you don't mind."
"Not at all, not at all!" Ye Shishu smiled and looked at You Hongze, asking with concern, "Cousin Hongze is also taking the imperial examination this year. I wonder how your studies are going?"
You Hongze bowed and replied, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I am not very talented, but I am content to be on the list."
Seeing her enthusiasm for the You family mother and son, Old Madam Fan's face paled, and Fan Yunru also awkwardly lowered her head.
But Ye Shishu didn't care about all that. After all, compared to the Fan family grandparents and grandchildren who were full of bad intentions, her second uncle and aunt were the real relatives in her heart.
If she really had to give preferential treatment to someone, she would choose her cousin You Hongze without hesitation. After all, restoring the You family's former glory was a wish shared by her, her father, and her brother.
Yu Chi Ling glanced at her, then at the grandmother, grandson, mother, and son in front of him, and suddenly said, "Young Master Fan and Young Master You are both candidates for this year's imperial examination. The Emperor cherishes talented people the most. If you two are willing to devote yourselves to officialdom and share the burden of the country, I can recommend a highly respected teacher to you to give you more guidance."
Upon hearing this, Old Madam Fan and Fan Yunru were overjoyed. After all, this was precisely the purpose of their uninvited visit today. They had originally thought there would be obstacles, but they hadn't expected Prince Cheng to speak so easily!
Ma and You Hongze also looked pleasantly surprised.
The four quickly kowtowed to Yuchi Ling in gratitude.
Yu Chi Ling then said, "Go back and prepare. Tomorrow, bring your previous masterpieces to Prince Cheng's residence so that I may take a look."
Fan Yunru and You Hongze responded in unison, "Yes!"
Hao Fu entered from outside and respectfully greeted, "Your Highness, Your Highness, the General has sent me to invite you to take your seats."
Yu Chi Ling and Ye Shi Shu exchanged a glance and left the hall first.
……
An inn in the city.
When Ms. Ge opened her eyes, she felt dizzy and lightheaded.
Then, as she twisted her body to sit up, she suddenly realized something was wrong—
An unfamiliar room.
There was someone lying next to me!
She looked closely, and a scream burst from her throat—
"what!"
The man beside her seemed to be startled awake and jumped up.
When he saw her clearly, he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "You...you...I...how could we be sleeping together?"