Old Madam Ye was already a shrewd person. How could she not know how rude it was to ask for a gift back after giving it out? But the beauty retaining pearl was very useful to Zhaoyi niangniang. She believed that in two days, when the news of the Hundred Flower Festival reached the palace, Zhaoyi niangniang would ask them for it. Moreover, she didn't plan to ask for it back in the name of the Ye family. In the end, Ye Li would personally ask for it back. Of course, Old Madame Ye suspected that this was just Ye Li's excuse. Ye Li didn't want to take it out at all. Squeezing out a kind smile, Old Madame Ye said softly, "Good child, grandmother knows this is a bit rude. But you also know how important this beauty retaining pearl is to Zhaoyi niangniang. Zhaoyi niangniang has a hard time in the palace. If she has the beauty retaining pearl and can get the emperor's favor … "Ye Li frowned and said helplessly," But grandmother, I've already sent the beauty retaining pearl and snow zither to eldest uncle. "
Minister Ye's face darkened. He angrily stared at Ye Li and said, "Nonsense! What does your eldest uncle need the beauty retaining pearl for? "If it was someone else, Minister Ye might have sent people to stop them. But Minister Ye didn't have the guts to stop them from giving something to his deceased wife's eldest uncle. Master Qingyun had two sons and one daughter. The second son, Xu Hongyan, was the only one in the Xu family who was still in the government. In fact, the one who made Minister Ye feel the most pressure was his eldest uncle, Xu Hongyu, who had left the capital ten years ago. At the same time, he was the most famous scholar in the world. Unlike Imperial Censor Xu, who was refined yet sharp and principled, this great scholar, who was praised by the world and said to have surpassed his master, always had a cultured and elegant demeanor. However, if he didn't like someone, that person would definitely suffer a fate worse than death. This was also the reason why Minister Ye didn't dare to send Ye Rong to Lishan Academy even though they were in-laws. This brother-in-law of his was not as upright as he looked on the outside. Back then, he had deeply experienced this.
Ye Li smiled faintly and said, "A few days ago, Eldest Uncle wrote a letter saying that Grandfather's pine organ was broken a few days ago. So when Li 'er heard the sound of the snow, she was happy and immediately sent someone to deliver it to Grandfather. At the same time, I also remembered that the Beauty Retaining Pearl was of no use to Li 'er, so I decided to send the Beauty Retaining Pearl to Eldest Aunt. "Of course, she also sent the purple jade hairpin, which was said to have health benefits, to Second Aunt.
Minister Ye's face was distorted again. He didn't know why, but when he heard that the pine organ that his daughter gave to his father-in-law was broken, he suddenly felt an inexplicable chill on his back. He was also angry and guilty in his heart. Therefore, she couldn't put on a tough attitude towards Ye Li. She just scolded reluctantly, "You … child, why didn't you discuss it with your parents?" Ye Li raised her eyebrows carelessly. Was it because her father had been an official for too long that his brain was not working well, or did he really think that Madam Wang was virtuous? To give a gift to the former father-in-law, he still had to discuss it with the concubine's second wife. After discussing it, could she still give it out?
"It's Li 'er who didn't consider it. It's Eldest Uncle who said that Grandfather was angry. Li 'er can't be filial in front of Grandfather. Today, when I got the snow sound of the zither, I was happy and immediately sent it away. "Ye Li lowered her head guiltily.
Minister Ye smiled reluctantly and said, "Father knows that Li 'er is filial."
"Father …" Ye Ying anxiously called.
Minister Ye's expression was solemn. He waved his hand and said, "This matter is over. No need to say anymore. Later, send more banknotes to Yue 'er into the palace. Bribing the people in the palace can't be saved. "
Although Madam Wang was unwilling, but she had followed Minister Ye for 20 years. She understood her husband better than anyone. Looking at his face, she knew that this matter was not negotiable. She couldn't help but resent Ye Li and the late Madam Ye in her heart. It was like this every time! As long as the Xu family was mentioned, her husband would never think of her. Could it be that the Xu family was his in-law's family and her Wang family was not?
Coming out of Rong Le Hall, Ye Li was annoyed and gently sighed. She looked at Ye Ying who followed behind her and said, "Fourth sister, I'll go back first."
Ye Ying acted as if she didn't hear Ye Li's words. She softly said with a smile, "Third sister is really generous. That kind of priceless treasure is given away without even looking at it."
"Fourth sister is joking. Grandfather and two aunts are not outsiders. What's more, the two aunts take good care of sister. Although sister was born in the Minister's residence, everything around her is not hers. Now that I finally have a few things that I can take out, I naturally have to show filial piety to the elders. After all … people should have a grateful heart, right? "And you, all these years, eating and using my mother's dowry money, have you ever thought about her?
"Third sister is right. I've learned my lesson." Ye Ying gritted her teeth and said in a low voice.
Ye Li smiled, "I'm a common person. I only know how to use these things to repay the care of the elders. I can't compare to fourth sister's elegance and refinement. You don't care about these things. Fourth sister, take care. "
"Third sister, take care!"
Ignoring how Ye Ying's expression changed behind her, Ye Li leisurely walked in the direction of Qing Yi Xuan. "Qing Shuang, have someone tell concubine Zhao that it's almost time. Find something for Madam to do. I don't want to see them in the near future. "
"Yes, Miss."
Concubine Zhao was indeed a smart person. She didn't need Ye Li's help and advice at all. The next day, the fu spread the news that concubine Zhao was pregnant, and it was said to be a boy. Wang shi almost immediately forgot about making trouble for Ye Li and began to think of ways to deal with concubine Zhao. She had a stable foundation in the Ye family. It would be a joke to say that she was worried about what Ye Li, a girl who was about to get married, would do to her. The reason she targeted Ye Li was because of the unspeakable jealousy and resentment she felt towards Ye Li's birth mother. Now that the matter concerned her precious only son's position in the fu, Wang shi naturally didn't hesitate to put other things aside.
Wang shi didn't come looking for trouble, and Ye Ying's vitality was greatly damaged because of the failure at the Hundred Flower Festival. Ye Li was at ease. After showing her talent at the Hundred Flower Festival, Ye Li gradually entered the social circle of the capital's noble ladies. Other than continuing to prepare the dowry, she could also invite Qin Zheng, Hua Tianxiang, and Murong Ting to play together when she had free time. On the third day after the Hundred Flower Festival, the young miss who was originally the first in poetry and was surpassed by Ye Li also had the surname Qin. She was the sister of the capital's magistrate, Qin Mu. Qin Yu Ling also sent an invitation to Ye Li. Although they didn't have much contact, Ye Li had a good impression of this Iron Face Magistrate's sister. After exchanging letters a few times, they became more familiar with each other. Ye Li, who was in a good mood, didn't mind concubine Zhao coming to her Qing Yi Xuan from time to time to pay her respects. She naturally knew what concubine Zhao was thinking. As long as she abided by her promise, Ye Li wouldn't break her promise. She would naturally ensure that she reached Yunzhou safely and gave birth to the child.
On this day, Ye Li agreed to Qin Zheng's invitation to go shopping. Ye Li had been idle for the past few days and was preparing to buy some books for herself. She had read most of the books her mother had left behind. However, Ye Li was clear about her own abilities. Even if she had a photographic memory and memorized all the books in this world, she would never be able to become a talented woman like Qin Zheng who was proficient in zither, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and song. To put it simply, she didn't have the talent, even if her mother was once the most talented woman in the capital. More importantly, with the memories of her previous life, her thinking and vision had long been fixed. Even after so many years, she still couldn't understand the artistic conception and thinking of the ancient people. Therefore, she could write a few limericks. If she wanted to write an outstanding poem, it was basically impossible. Thinking like this, Ye Li felt that her grandfather, who had forced her to memorize so many ancient books, was really too wise. At least, he allowed her to pull out two poems from her mind to make up the numbers when she couldn't refuse.
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