Ye Zhen had something to say to Pei Shi. She pulled Lu Yun 'er aside and said a few words. After testing her homework, she let her go to class. Lu Yun' er knew that the Empress wanted to have a private conversation with her third aunt, so she bowed and retreated to the study room to wait for Mister Dan.
"Yao Yao, is there something wrong?" Pei Shi knew that her daughter's sudden visit today must have something to do.
"Mother, I heard that Lu Tingzhi and Liu Shi are coming back?" Ye Zhen's eyebrows wrinkled slightly. She did not call Liu Shi 'aunt'. Anyway, she would not treat her as a relative.
Pei Shi nodded gently. "Did your father tell you? He received the letter a few days ago. He should have just left. It may be the New Year when he comes back. "
Although she did not like Liu Shi, thinking that Tingzhi was the only male descendant of the first branch, she still felt compassion for him.
"Mother, Lu Tingzhi is Lu Lingzhi's younger brother." Ye Zhen whispered. Not only did she have a deep hatred for Lu Lingzhi, but even Lu Wushuang was under house arrest by her. She felt that Lu Tingzhi, who could become a study attendant in the Hanlin Academy in the State of Qi, was certainly not a fool. Did he not guess the reason why Lu Wushuang disappeared in the Yuan Kingdom for no reason?
Maybe it was because he guessed it that he wanted to return to the Jin Kingdom.
Pei Shi knew that her daughter hated Lu Lingzhi because of the Ye family's affairs. She also heard from her husband that Lu Lingzhi seemed to have such thoughts about Yao Yao. When they were in the White Dragon River, they almost … Thinking of this, Pei Shi hated Lu Lingzhi to the bone. If he really succeeded, her daughter's life would be ruined.
"I know, but Tingzhi is different from his eldest brother. Your father has always felt sorry for his eldest brother and felt that he did not teach his child well." Pei Shi sighed. "If Tingzhi and Liu Shi live at home, I can still keep an eye on them. If they live outside, I don't know what bad things they will do."
Ye Zhen was not worried about this. She was not afraid of what Lu Tingzhi would do in the capital. She was only worried that he would hurt Lu Shiming and Pei Shi. "Mother, I am afraid that he will harm you."
Pei Shi laughed. "What can he do to us? He is still his third uncle."
Did Lu Lingzhi not even care about Old Madam?
Ye Zhen thought of Lu Lingzhi's life experience. Perhaps he had long known that he was not a descendant of the Lu family. That was why he was so cruel to Old Madam Lu. "Since this is what Father wants, then listen to him. When the time comes … I will call two people in to guard the house. Don't tell Father."
"Alright, I'll listen to you." Pei Shi nodded.
"Is Eldest Brother's wedding almost ready?" Ye Zhen talked about daily life.
At the mention of her son's marriage, Madam Pei's eyes narrowed. "The Su Family was easy to talk to. We set the date and didn't ask for much. We didn't even ask for a betrothal gift. However, this is their understanding. We can't go overboard. I've given them enough betrothal gifts …"
When Ye Zhen heard Pei Shi mention the betrothal gift, she thought that such a heavy betrothal gift was mostly due to her guilt towards Miss Su. "This is how it should be. Miss Su has waited for my eldest brother for so many years. It can be seen that she has deep feelings for my eldest brother. When the time comes, I will tell my eldest brother to be good to her."
"He dares to be bad to my daughter-in-law?" Pei Shi's eyes widened. She was now satisfied with Miss Su.
Ye Zhen covered her mouth and smiled, her tone filled with indescribable disappointment. "I'm afraid I won't be able to attend the ceremony."
Even if she didn't care about her identity, others would still feel restrained when they saw her. If she came, everyone would feel uncomfortable.
"When the time comes, let your eldest brother bring Little Xiao into the palace to serve you tea." Pei Shi smiled.
"Little Xiao?" Ye Zhen raised an eyebrow. She remembered that Miss Su's maiden name did not seem to be this.
Pei Shi explained, "Little Xiao is her nickname. Because she is the youngest in the Su family, the family calls her Little Xiao. In recent years, she often comes to see me, so I also call her by her nickname."
Seeing that Pei Shi seemed to like her future daughter-in-law very much, Ye Zhen felt that it was really a good thing. "Good, she must be a good girl with a pure heart."
Pei Shi smiled gratifyingly and glanced outside the door. "No one seems to know that Mister Dan came back. Why did he leave the capital in the first place? Why didn't he mention you?"
"She …" Ye Zhen's eyes darkened slightly. She lowered her eyes and whispered, "She is my sister's teacher. My sister's life in Prince Qin's Mansion was not easy at that time. She probably felt injustice for my sister."
This reason … left Pei Shi speechless. She had never seen the once brilliant Princess Qin, but she heard that she was the first noble lady in the capital and came from the Ye family. Unfortunately, her fate was not good. When the emperor was still Prince Qin, he was framed by the Ye family. Therefore, he hated Ye Zhen and had not seen her for several years. Even after her death, she did not have a title. If it weren't for Yao Yao …
Pei Shi raised her eyes and looked at her daughter whose expression did not change. Ye Zhen and Yao Yao were twins. Yao Yao grew up in the border town. Even so, she was amazing. She wondered how Ye Zhen was the best in the capital.
"It's none of your business." Pei Shi said helplessly.
Ye Zhen didn't want to mention these things. "You raised Yun 'er at home. Isn't it noisy there?"
"Why not? You know how unreasonable that Wang shi is, she actually wants Yun 'er to marry a nearly forty year old widower. How could I tolerate that? She defiled the Lu family's daughter like that, if the old madam's spirit is in heaven, she would definitely not be able to rest in peace. She came to our house to cause a ruckus, but was scolded by your father. With second uncle keeping watch, she doesn't dare to come again. Moreover, Zan Zhi has also returned, with Zan Zhi at home, what else can she do? "Pei shi said in a bad mood.
"I think Yun 'er is a smart girl." Ye Zhen said, but she didn't know what her temperament was like. She only worried that Pei Shi would be deceived by her kindness.
"Not only is she smart but also filial. You will know when you see her a few more times in the future." Pei Shi said.
Ye Zhen smiled and looked at the sky outside. It seemed that Mister Shan was unwilling to see her. "Mother, it's getting late. I'll go back."
Pei Shi knew that she must have a lot of things to do in the palace, so she didn't keep her. "I'll go out with you."
Mother and daughter walked to the garden, talking and laughing. Ye Zhen let Pei Shi go back. "Mother, don't send me off. I'll go out by myself."
As she spoke, she saw a slender and beautiful figure appear. It was Mister Shan.
"Empress, Madam Lu." Mister Shan probably didn't expect to see Ye Zhen here. A touch of surprise flashed across his face, and then he bowed and saluted.
After many years, Mister Shan was thinner than before. He looked more indifferent and unapproachable.
Ye Zhen's eyes reddened at the thought of her teacher being alone for many years and even plotting revenge for her own affairs. "Mister Shan, I haven't seen you for a long time. How are you?"
PS: You can pay attention to Yu Fang's QQ public account. In the QQ contact area of your mobile phone, search for the word 'Yu Fang' and you will see it.
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