Hearing this, Mo Jingli, who had just walked out of the door, had a livid expression. He stopped walking and pulled Ye Ying away without looking back.
"Hahaha …"
Inside the carriage, Feng Zhiyao was convulsing with laughter. Of course, the image of an elegant prince did not exist. When he finally finished laughing, he raised his head and said to Mo Xiuyao, "Xiuyao, your new wangfei is too interesting. Haha … It's a pity that I didn't see Mo Jingli's expression just now … "Mo Xiuyao's gentle eyes had a trace of deep thought. It was clear that this future wangfei's performance was somewhat outside of his expectations. Even if he didn't know how she looked like, but with a handsome father like Minister Ye and a mother who was one of the four beauties of the capital, Ye Li's appearance wouldn't be too bad even if it wasn't the best. What was even more unexpected was that her way of doing things was not like the rumored girl with no talent and no virtue.
"But this Ye third young miss is really generous. She gave away five thousand taels of Guanyin statue just like that. Isn't she afraid that Mo Jingli won't pay? "Mo Jingli was the current emperor's younger brother. If he reneged on the debt, Ye third young miss really couldn't do anything.
Mo Xiuyao smiled faintly and shook his head, "Mo Jingli is a person who cares about face the most. He definitely won't let people say that he took other people's things for free and didn't pay back. "
Feng Zhiyao raised his eyebrows and smiled, "Then there's a good show to watch. According to what I know, last month Mo Jingli also took an authentic work of the previous dynasty's Cao Sheng from Shen De Xuan. The two added together cost over ten thousand taels. This time … the emperor is quite good to you. At least your new wangfei is quite rich. " Speaking of which, this Mo Jingli really wasn't a good person. On one hand, he abandoned her and broke off the engagement. On the other hand, he took things from her shop for free. Even though he was born in the imperial family, he really didn't have any face. Mo Xiuyao glanced at him, "In terms of wealth, who dares to compare with your Feng family?" The Feng family was one of the four wealthiest merchants in the Da Chu State. They were also the only one of the four wealthiest merchant families that had lived in the capital. Compared to the other three families, they naturally had more advantages and power. Feng Zhiyao waved his fan helplessly and said, "That's the old man's money. It has nothing to do with me. Who doesn't know that a good-for-nothing prodigal like me is down and out? "
As soon as Ye Li returned to the mansion, she was invited by the maidservant of the old lady. It was rare to step into the Rongle Hall. It was not the time to pay respects, but the whole family was there. Even Minister Ye, who was busy with business, was not absent. He sat gloomily below the old lady and stared at Ye Li, who had just entered the door. Ye Ying was nestled in Wang Shi's arms and sobbing. Her watery eyes were red from crying, making her look even more fragile and delicate.
"Li 'er greets Grandmother and Father. Greetings to Madam and all the concubines … "
"Evil girl, kneel down!" Before Ye Li finished speaking, the teacup in Minister Ye's hand was smashed to the ground beside Ye Li's feet. He shouted sternly.
Ye Li was silent for a moment. She calmly took a step to the side and said, "I don't know what Daughter did wrong. Father, please tell me."
Seeing that she had no intention of admitting her mistake, Minister Ye was about to get angry again. The old lady on the side coughed and interrupted his anger, "Li 'er, today at Shen De Xuan, you lost your manners in front of Li Wang. If this spreads out, people will think that our Ye family has taught their daughter. When your fourth sister returns home after her wedding, you go and pay respects to His Highness Li Wang. You should stay in your courtyard for the next few days. " Ye Li glanced at Wang Shi, who was holding Ye Ying and had a smile on her face. She raised her head and looked at the old lady blankly, "Grandmother, please forgive me. Since grandmother said that Li 'er was wrong, then Li' er must have done something wrong. It's just that Li 'er is slow-witted and doesn't know where she did wrong. Grandmother, please give me a pointer or two. "
The old lady was stunned. She looked at the confused Ye Li and was speechless.
Wang Shi helped Ye Ying to sit properly. She got up and walked to Ye Li. She smiled kindly and said, "Li 'er, the Prince is the current Prince's younger brother. You made the Prince unhappy today. If the Prince blames us, no one in our family can afford it. Apologize to the old lady and master properly. We won't blame you. "
Ye Li blinked her eyes. She pursed her lips and thought for a moment. The puzzled look on her face was even stronger, "Made the Prince angry? But Li 'er didn't have much to do with the Prince. The Prince wanted to buy the jade Guanyin, but he didn't have enough money. Li 'er also let people take the things for the Prince. She didn't deliberately make things difficult. Why would the Prince be angry? Could it be … Could it be that the jade Guanyin has some flaw? "
Everyone was speechless. Concubine Zhao on the side snorted. She covered her mouth and laughed softly, "Third Miss, the madam's meaning is … How can you accept the Prince's money?" Prince Li went to buy things but didn't bring money. Who would believe it? He clearly didn't intend to give money, but Ye Li's words caught him. He even had to make up for the things he usually took. How could he not be angry?
"Concubine Zhao, what are you talking about? Why would the Prince care about such a small amount of money? Moreover … Shen Dexuan is open for business. Not to mention the Prince, even the Emperor has no reason to not give money, right? "Ye Li said in surprise.
Concubine Zhao didn't get angry. She chuckled and said, "Third Miss is right. Even if it's the palace, you have to pay. If you don't pay … Who would do business? "
"Shut up! What nonsense are you talking about! "Minister Ye angrily glanced at his favored concubine who had just entered the door. Concubine Zhao blinked her eyes and tactfully didn't say anything more.
Ye Li suddenly had a look of realization. She turned to Wang-shi and said, "Could it be that the Prince is really angry because of this? Could it be … All the businesses in the capital never accept money from the Prince? If that's the case, then Li 'er was wrong. Grandmother and father can rest assured. Later, Li 'er will order people to send the money back. In addition, I will add three thousand taels as an apology to the Prince. "Wang-shi quickly stopped her. Her heart was filled with unspeakable bitterness. If Ye Li really did this, she was afraid that the Prince's reputation of never paying when he bought things in the capital would spread. Ye Li didn't care about Wang-shi's face. She said to the matriarch with some worry and grievance, "If that's the case, then this Shen Dexuan and these shops should close early."
Minister Ye said with a cold face, "Shen Dexuan is your dowry. Why close it? When you marry into the Prince's household, it won't look good. "
Ye Li frowned and said, "But … this Shen Dexuan's monthly profit is less than one thousand taels. Every time the Prince comes, he takes more than three thousand taels. If the Prince comes once a month … "
Hearing this, the matriarch and Minister Ye were startled. They couldn't help but look at Wang-shi. Shen Dexuan was one of the top antique shops in the capital. How could its monthly profit be less than one thousand taels? And this Prince Li was really too much. As a dignified Prince, it was fine if he occasionally went to the shop to take something, but what was the point of going to take it often? Even the Emperor didn't take the things of his subjects for free. Wang-shi was startled. She gritted her teeth and didn't dare to speak. Her face began to turn pale. The matriarch stared at Wang-shi and said in a deep voice, "What's going on?" It should be known that all of Madam Ye's dowry shops' income went to the household. If someone interfered, then it was equivalent to embezzling the Ye household's money. When Madam Ye was seriously ill, the matriarch was in charge of the household for a period of time. Naturally, she knew that Shen Dexuan was one of the two most profitable shops in Madam Ye's dowry. Its monthly profit was at least three thousand taels. Wang-shi gritted her teeth and said in a low voice, "Answering the matriarch, these two years … perhaps the business wasn't very good …" How could she dare to say that the money went into her own private treasury.
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