News of Cao Sheng's visit quickly reached the ears of Ye Jueyao and Qian Fangxue.
Even the intimate gestures between the two and what they had said were all reported in detail.
Ye Jueyao was so angry that she almost lost her temper on the spot.
Fortunately, they were still outside. Mindful of her reputation, Ye Jueyao managed to hold back in the end.
"What does Cao Sheng mean by this? Is he trying to embarrass me through Ye Xi? With Ye Xi's appearance, I don't believe he really wants to marry her as his main wife!" Ye Jueyao said hatefully.
She had already been in a bad mood today because she failed to get close to Yi Yuan and met that little bitch Qiao Yan. And then Cao Sheng went to see Ye Xi while she was away and said such things.
Wasn't this like slapping her in the face?
As an experienced person, Qian Fangxue was much calmer. She analyzed the situation for Ye Jueyao word by word:
"Based on what the young master of the Cao family said, it doesn't seem that he's after Ye Xi." Taking a sip of tea, Qian Fangxue continued, "If it were for Ye Xi, he should have used the order of his parents as an excuse. Why did he use Lord Cao as a pretext to invite Ye Xi to the Cao family? Mrs. Cao has always been dissatisfied with Ye Xi. Only Lord Cao still cherishes the old affection for Ye Xi, so he invited her in Lord Cao's name."
"At the same time, he's also showing you his stance." Gently patting Ye Jueyao's hand, Qian Fangxue said lovingly, "The young master of the Cao family has feelings for you. He's just still angry about your visit to the Prince Yu'an's Mansion before. So he's using Ye Xi to give you a warning. It's a pity that the meeting with Prince Yu'an today was too hasty. I didn't even have time to figure out his attitude..."
A hint of determination flashed across her kind face. Qian Fangxue lowered her voice:
"If we can't win over Prince Yu'an's heart, we'll have to create some intimate contact between them. But if it really comes to that, we must involve Cao Sheng as well. Then even if Prince Yu'an refuses to admit it, the Cao family will be our fallback!"
Seeing her mother's well - thought - out plan, Ye Jueyao's restless heart gradually calmed down.
"Okay, I'll do as mother says."
"But now that Ye Xi can't go to the mansion anymore, how can I get close to Prince Yu'an?"
Ye Jueyao gently bit her lips, looking worried.
Qian Fangxue rolled her eyes and smiled:
"That's just perfect. Didn't that girl Ye Xi say before that it was because of you that the mansion drove her out? If that's true, you can write a letter to the mansion now, apologize to Prince Yu'an and the young heir, and ask them to re - hire Ye Xi."
"This can be a good way to test Prince Yu'an's attitude. If the mansion really invites Ye Xi back, it means that Prince Yu'an really has feelings for you; if the mansion doesn't take any action, it means Ye Xi is lying!"
A look of solemnity appeared on her face. Qian Fangxue said harshly:
"If Ye Xi is lying, she must have noticed something about you and Cao Sheng. Maybe she also knows a lot about other things. Otherwise, with all the love we've shown her over the years, she wouldn't have been so patient. She would have come to me to complain."
Ye Jueyao was startled and instinctively grabbed Qian Fangxue's arm:
"Then... what if she really found out? We still have a year to successfully resolve the fate disaster. We can't kill her..."
Qian Fangxue's eyes flashed sharply, and Ye Jueyao didn't dare to say any more.
"If she really found out, we'll find an excuse to put her under house arrest. If it weren't for the person who helped you resolve the fate disaster saying that Ye Xi must be well taken care of, otherwise the fate disaster couldn't be averted, she wouldn't have had such a good life."
The cruelty in her eyes could no longer be suppressed. Qian Fangxue said coldly:
"We only have a year left anyway. Putting her under house arrest won't cause too many changes. After living such a good life for so many years, it's time for her to pay back..."
"Is mother going to deal with Ye Xi?" Ye Yudong, who had been listening quietly, couldn't help interrupting Qian Fangxue, "Then can I..."
"No!" Qian Fangxue glared at her useless son warningly and said sternly, "It's not the time yet. It's only a year. After she turns eighteen, if she's still alive, you can do whatever you want. But as long as she's not yet eighteen, even if it's one hour short, you're not allowed to touch her!"
"Do you hear me!?"
"I know," Ye Yudong said aggrievedly, "I was just asking. I won't touch her before my elder sister's fate disaster is resolved."
"Okay, okay, I know you're sensible..." Ye Jueyao quickly stepped forward to comfort her younger brother, "How about it? Did you take a fancy to anything today? Elder sister will buy it for you."
After making the decision, Ye Jueyao really wrote a letter immediately and sent someone to deliver it to the mansion. Then the whole family went to choose things affectionately.
Ye Mansion -
Ye Xi was leaning against the window, lost in thought.
Did Yi Yuan say that he would satisfy one of her requests within his ability?
So... if she asked Yi Yuan for a house... would that be within his ability?
But houses in the capital are so expensive. It's really hard to bring it up.
Distracted, Ye Xi suddenly remembered Yi Yuan's smiling face and his words "If I'm gone for a long time".
"Snapped!"
The flower branch in her hand was accidentally broken, making a faint sound.
What gone for a long time! I don't want to hear it. I think he'll be back tomorrow!
Ye Xi thought to herself and couldn't help murmuring:
"Come back tomorrow... Yi Yuan."
"What did you say, miss?"
Saixing's confused voice interrupted Ye Xi's daydream.
"Nothing... nothing."
Realizing that she had thought of something she shouldn't have, Ye Xi's cheeks flushed slightly. She quickly changed the topic.
"Where's the silver given by Prince Yu'an? Is it well - kept?"
"I've kept it well a long time ago." Saixing grinned and approached Ye Xi, whispering, "I hid it under the brick inside your bed, together with the money from the girl in the Qiwantang. There's a total of 178 taels and 6 fen."
"But it's really hard to hide the silver. I had to dig a big hole to barely hide it."
Saixing exaggeratedly showed the size with her hands and said excitedly, "I plan to go and exchange it for silver notes tomorrow. Wrapping them in thick oil paper will make it much easier to hide."
Saixing's exaggerated look made Ye Xi burst out laughing:
"You're getting smarter. But it's still not safe to hide it at home. You can go and deposit it in the bank tomorrow. Deposit it in two different banks. Do you understand?"
"Yes, miss. I understand."
The next day -
The carriage from the mansion appeared in front of the Ye Mansion again.
Hearing the report from the maid, Ye Jueyao quickly went to find Qian Fangxue.
"So it seems that Ye Xi wasn't lying." Qian Fangxue couldn't hold back the smile on her face, "In that case, we can put off the matter of Prince Yu'an for the time being."
Pinching Ye Jueyao's cheek lovingly, Qian Fangxue continued:
"First, let Ye Xi go and enlighten the young heir well. You should stabilize Cao Sheng these two days to avoid any changes later."
"Okay~ Daughter understands."
Laughing coquettishly and leaning on Qian Fangxue's shoulder, Ye Jueyao was very confident. She secretly thought about how to coax Cao Sheng.
On the other hand, as soon as Ye Xi got on the carriage from the mansion, Steward Chen was so excited that tears welled up in his eyes. He told Ye Xi everything about the assassination of Yi Yaofeng and Yi Yuan that day.
"Yesterday, a member of the Ye family came to the mansion with a letter. I thought it was sent by the second miss. I rushed to pick you up, but unexpectedly it was the eldest miss of the Ye family."
Steward Chen was still angry when he mentioned this. He felt he had been excited for nothing.
"Oh? A letter from elder sister?"