you doing in town, Tangtang""I need to go see what business opportunities there are in town, we still need silver to live our lives, don't we"The most important thing is to treat him, so she needs a s...Do you have long to live

The steward and the guard looked at each other, though their master wasn't as well as usual, to say he was near death seemed a bit excessive, didn't it

The doctor clearly said that their elders just didn't take good care of their health a few years ago. As long as they pay attention to health preservation in the future, their lifespan will be the same as normal people's.

Besides, the Ye family is now wealthy. Even if they were to buy ginseng for the elder every day to supplement his health, they could afford it.

They're adults, unless they deliberately shorten their lives, it's impossible for them to die young.

The two knew what was going on and were afraid of giving anything away, so they quickly lowered their heads.

At this point, the guards finally understood why their lord had changed into these clothes and deliberately brought medicinal residue to make themselves smell strongly of medicine.

Lord Anle naturally saw Ye Er's physical condition, so he was even more unwilling to take that last step and couldn't let Xiao Qin marry Ye Er.

If something were to happen to Ye Er in a few more days, his daughter's reputation for being "a widow-maker" would be impossible to shake off.

But he also saw that his wife was determined to push Xiaoqin to Ye Er no matter what.

He was a little confused.

After Ye Er said those words, he noticed the shadow at the door and his hands clenched tightly.

At a single glance, he knew exactly who the shadow belonged to.

Xia Qin, why would she be here at this time

Just as he was hesitating whether to continue listening to Madam Hou's explanation, Madam Hou had already opened her mouth.

"Lord Ye has tarnished the reputation of Lady Anle, the daughter of Marquis Anle. Besides marrying our Marquis's daughter with a grand procession of eight palanquins, he must also make amends."

Ye Er pursed her lips.

Surely today's main event is about to begin.

He knew those words would be a tremendous hurt to Xiaoqin, making her disillusioned with her own biological parents.

If she isn't allowed to see with her own eyes the truth that her parents are ready to sacrifice her at any moment, will she still be naive and used by others in the future

Thinking of this, Ye Er clenched his fists. In the end, he made up his mind. Pretending not to know that Xiao Qin was listening at the door, he stared into Madam Hou's eyes and said in a flat tone, "So, what compensation does Madam Hou want"

What we want in compensation is actually very simple. Lord Ye should be quite clear that Xiao Qin has two elder brothers, who have been living well in the capital all along. One is the son of a Marquis, and the other is the top scholar from that year's imperial examination, both with promising careers ahead of them.

"But because of those troubles within your Ye family, you were ultimately sent to a more remote county by His Majesty. So many years have passed, and the Ye family has undergone earth-shaking changes now. The grudges between our two families are long gone."

So, Shaoqin's two elder brothers are also time to go home. Now Ye is an official who the Emperor trusts very much. Recalling two officials is nothing, as long as Ye speaks up, the Emperor will not refuse.

Mrs. Hou spoke with such righteous indignation, as if Ye Er was obligated to help.

Although Lord Anle disapproved of his wife's tone, this matter concerned the future of their two sons and whether they could return to the capital. He couldn't speak out easily at this time.

After Madam Hou finished speaking, Ye Er fell silent for a while.

No one knew what he was thinking. Though Madam Hou appeared calm on the surface, her heart was racing with anxiety.

I just want to press Ye Er's head and make her answer according to my thoughts.

When Anle Hou saw that Ye Er remained silent, the hand he had been kneading on his knee tightened.

"In the end, he said, 'Little Ye, you shouldn't take your aunt's words to heart. However, Uncle still needs to be honest with you. The reason I came today is indeed about this matter.'"

Lord Anle's attitude was sincere. He looked at Ye Er with almost pleading eyes, "These years, my two sons have suffered a lot outside. In recent years, my wife and I are getting older and weaker. They are not in the capital, what if something really happens to me, there wouldn't even be a son to help"

"Little Ye, you...can you please take pity on your uncle Could you ask the Emperor for mercy towards my two sons"

"Don't worry, as long as you are willing to help with this, no matter what you want, just ask and your uncle will try his best to fulfill it. Your uncle is really desperate and that's why he came knocking on your door."

"Over the years, your uncle has tried every means possible, but unfortunately, none of them worked. Your Majesty even threatened your uncle severely, saying that if he dared to bother him about his son again, he wouldn't even grant him a yearly visit."

"Uncle really can't think of a better way. Could you just do me this favor"

Anle Hou had never been so humble when speaking to anyone in his life. Madam Hou gritted her teeth as she listened, and Ye Er, who remained standing the entire time, was hated even more by her.

Indeed, every member of the Ye family is rotten to the core.

Outside the door, Xiaoqin also couldn't bear to hear what was going on. She raised her foot, wanting to go in, but ultimately she didn't have the courage.

Now she has no idea how to face her own mother.

She was there when her mother suggested that Ye Erba carry her in a palanquin to marry her.

She really couldn't figure out why her mother would say such a thing.

Her engagement with the Ye family went through much hardship before it was finally annulled. She never had any feelings for Ye Er from the beginning and didn't want to marry him at all.

Her mother hadn't even mentioned it to her before rashly bringing it up with Ye Er. Had she even considered whether she would be willing

As soon as she thought of her mother's words, she felt a deep chill in her heart and had no idea how to face the situation.

She rushed over, taking a shortcut and entering the Ye residence through the back gate. She was afraid her mother would scold Ye Er harshly and also worried that she would misunderstand the situation, thinking that Ye Er was pestering her and would warn him to stay away from her.

But she never expected to hear such chilling words as soon as she arrived.

Her legs were like they were filled with lead, she couldn't move a step.

After Anlehou finished speaking, an eerie silence fell over the room again. No one spoke.

Ye Er lowered his head, looking at the hands he had crossed on his knees. He didn't respond to what Madam Hou said, nor did he react to what An Lehou said.

No one knows what he was thinking.

This eerie atmosphere lingered for an unknown amount of time. Finally, Mrs. Hou could no longer contain herself. Her hands clenched tightly, "Lord Ye refuses to speak with us as a couple, yet insists on having Xiaoqin come"

"..."

Anlehou and Ye Er both looked at her silently, wondering what this had to do with Xiaoqin.

This Hou Madam is acting crazy today, dragging Xiaoqin into everything she does, isn't shet this time, the village head also came. Such a big thing happened in the village, he couldn't not come.Even the local magistrate, who was a bit more worldly-wise than the average person, gasped when...