The Double-Chapter 737 - 221 Shock_4

The people in the Ye Residence found it very strange, real uncles and nephews were never seen so affectionate, and real fathers and sons were not so intimate, yet with a change of companion, there was an incomparable bond.

On this day, it was the same, deep into the night, Xue Zhao was pushing his wheelchair, making several rounds in Ye Mingyu’s room. Ye Mingyu had several large chests full of treasures, all items he had purchased while traveling with merchant caravans in the past. They weren’t particularly valuable, but all were quite unique. He generously offered Xue Zhao to pick whatever he liked to take back. Xue Zhao looked around, full of admiration while also envying the carefree life of Ye Mingyu. freёwebnoѵel.com

While the two were talking, Ah Shun came in from outside and said, "Master... Master..."

"What’s the matter that you’re running so breathlessly," Ye Mingyu glanced at him, "Is the sky falling?"

"It’s not that the sky is falling," Ah Shun stamped his feet in urgency, knowing how much his master cherished his niece. He then said, "It’s Miss Biao, Miss Biao has had an accident!"

"Jiang Li?" Ye Mingyu’s eyes widened, "What happened to Jiang Li?"

Xue Zhao sat aside. At first, when he heard the words "Miss Biao," he didn’t react, as he was still not used to Jiang Li becoming Miss Biao of the Ye Family. But when he heard Ye Mingyu call her "Jiang Li," he understood something had happened to her. He immediately grew anxious, nearly wanting to stand up, but his legs were weak, so he could only stare intently at Ah Shun.

Ye Mingyu was startled by Xue Zhao’s reaction and secretly wondered if Xue Zhao also liked Jiang Li. Although Xue Zhao was a good person, his inability to stand was a pity after all. But then Ye Mingyu quickly chastised himself, for even if Xue Zhao liked Jiang Li, it didn’t mean she would like him in return. Jiang Li had such high standards; to catch her eye was as difficult as ascending to the heavens.

Ah Shun stuttered, "Everyone outside is talking, today in the palace there was a celebration for Zhaode General’s military exploits, and His Majesty decreed a marriage for Miss Biao, marrying her to Duke Su!"

"What?" Ye Mingyu dug at his ear, almost thinking he had heard incorrectly. He said, "Jiang Li is promised to Duke Su?"

How could this happen, celebrating Yin Zhan’s achievements, but in the end, it’s Jiang Li who is granted marriage—the Emperor must be confused or utterly unable to differentiate between people. How could he arrange marriages at random?

Xue Zhao, however, was initially shocked but quickly thought of Jih Heng. When he had asked about the relationship between Jih Heng and Jiang Li, Jih Heng had mentioned that he would soon become his brother-in-law. Xue Zhao had thought the man was too arrogant in his speech, but now it had become a reality—he was indeed about to become his brother-in-law, and it was a royal decree at that... this couldn’t be a coincidence!

Ah Shun continued, "They say that originally Zhaode General used his military merits to request the Emperor to decree a marriage between Miss Biao and the Crown Prince, but the Emperor said that Zhaode General was a step too late, someone had already requested a decree for the marriage, and the Imperial edict was already drafted, that person was Duke Su."

"I..." Ye Mingyu was so frustrated his cheeks turned red, finally bursting out, "Damn it! Why is it Duke Su?!"

Why is it Duke Su?

He had known for some time that Jiang Li and Duke Su, Jih Heng, seemed to have more than a common relationship. Ye Mingyu wasn’t being paranoid; it was because Jih Heng had helped Jiang Li a few times, and even Ye Mingyu was aware of this. Without any justified reason, why would Jih Heng help Jiang Li if he didn’t have an ulterior motive? Besides, Jih Heng was very beautiful, and a young girl could easily be enchanted by a handsome appearance. What Ye Mingyu was most worried about was Jiang Li being charmed by Jih Heng. Duke Su’s reputation was well known to him; he was certainly not an easy man to handle. Jiang Li, no matter how capable, was only sixteen and dealing with such a man would be difficult—more difficult than handling Yin Zhili. At least Yin Zhili seemed virtuous and was not likely to do anything unthinkable.

But the imperial decree had already been announced, and it was too late for anything now. Ye Mingyu was also at a loss, not knowing what to do, but Xue Zhao, after sitting in a daze for a moment, suddenly remembered something, pushed his wheelchair, and headed for the door, saying, "I’m going to see Father!"

"See Father?" Ye Mingyu was puzzled, his words "Why see Father at this time" not yet spoken, Xue Zhao had already wheeled away.

Ye Mingyu rushed out only to see Ye Shijie coming out of the neighboring room of Xue Huaiyuan. Seeing Ye Mingyu, he quickly stepped forward and said, "Uncle, they’re telling the truth..."

"It’s true." Ye Mingyu looked at him, Ye Shijie furrowed his brows, moved his lips, but said nothing. Ye Mingyu patted his shoulder knowingly and said, "Shijie... your cousin... you should just forget her."

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