Golden Age Legitimate Fei

Chapter 46 part 1: Ye Ying’s Tragic Marital Life

“Prince Li and Princess Consort Li are also here? This old official greets Prince and Princess Consort.” Old Duke Hua swept a look at everyone within the great hall, stayed for a moment on Ye Li, and then greeted Mo Jing Li and Ye Ying.

Mo Jing Li nodded. His eyes looked at Mo Xiu Yao behind Old Duke Hua. He frowned and said: “Old Duke of the First Rank, this is?”

Old Duke Hua stroked his white beard and proudly said: “This old man rushed here to be Xiu Yao’s matchmaker and brought the bride price. Old Madam Ye, quickly come and see the gifts. Is there anything Ye Manor is unsatisfied with? Third Young Miss should also come and see. If anything is missing, we can quickly get someone to add more.”

Old Madam Ye had already seen the list of gifts; how could she be dissatisfied? Hurriedly, with a bright smile, she said: “Old Duke of the First Rank and his Excellency Su had personally taken care of everything; how could there be anything wrong?”

Conveniently, the list was handed to Ye Li. Ye Li only took a quick glance and handed it to Qing Luan beside her. She faintly smiled, “It had been troublesome for the Duke and venerable Su.”

Duke Hua appraised Ye Li. He turned and smiled at Mo Xiu Yao: “The Ye Family educates their daughters very well. Xiu Yao is very lucky.”

Mo Xiu Yao looked at Ye Li with a smile.

Su Zhe very much agreed. “Old Duke of the First Rank is right. Third Young Miss’s scholarly talents could be considered to be the best in the capital. The education of the Ye Family is quite good.”

In a modest manner, Old Madam Hua used the excuse of cultivating feelings before marriage to send the two main stars out. Standing outside the Hall of Melodies, Ye Li and Mo Xiu Yao couldn’t help but face each other and, in the end, faintly smiled at each other.

“Let me.” Ye Li walked behind Mo Xiu Yao and took over for Ah Jin. Ah Jin hesitated and did not immediately let go.

Mo Xiu Yao raised his hand and said: “Ah Jin, you retreat first.”

The young man looked at Ye Li with a bit of consternation and felt a bit more respect than previous. Respectfully, he handed the wheelchair to Ye Li. Turning his body, he jumped and disappeared from in front of the two.

Ye Li slowly pushed the wheelchair and walked along the path leading to the gardens. Mo Xiu Yao tilted his head and said: “If you are tired, rest. Actually… I can do it myself.”

“I know, but you should know that I am not some fragile nobly lady that’s been sequestered in the boudoir.” Ye Li replied with a laugh.

The wheelchair had been carefully built, pushing it did not require much effort. Ye Li had confidence that even if there was no one to push the wheelchair, Mo Xiu Yao would still be able to move about freely. Otherwise, he would not send his trusted confidant away.

After listening to Ye Li, Mo Xiu Yao seemed to have remembered something. He lightly coughed, bent his head, and chuckled. He said in a low voice: “During this time, you should be more careful around Mo Jing Li. He likes to hold grudges. That is to say, he loves to seek revenge. Recently, he’s lost big time in your hands. He will not let it go easily.”

Ye Li nodded. She said helplessly: “I am still unclear. In the end, how did I provoke him?”

Mo Xiu Yao lightly laughed; his eyes held hints of ridicule and taunting. “If after he ended your engagement, you were a bit disappointed, a bit miserable; even more, you should’ve also tried to seek death. Then… he would not have concentrated on you. He could even… using some excuses, make it up to you.”

Ye Li was silent. “So, the reason he has treated me this way is because my performance has not lived up to his expectations?”

“Obviously.”

“…” Really lacking a beating!

Arriving at the edge of a lotus pond, Ye Li stopped. “Let’s rest here for a bit.”

It really was the weather at the beginning of the Fifth Month. The lotus pond only had the color green, making others feel refreshed and lively. In the distance, the clever servant girls set out tea and immediately left. They only left the group of Qing Shuang, standing not far and not near, to await orders.

Mo Xiu Yao smiled and said: “The people around you are all very good. That little girl is the one that was outside the capital that night. Her martial arts is quite good.”

Ye Li turned and looked at Qing Luan talking to Qing Shuang; with some embarrassment, she said: “Qing Luan and Qing Yu came from my uncle. Only Qing Shuang had been following me.” She did not specify who was who. She believed that Mo Xiu Yao was aware of the people around her.

Mo Xiu Yao chuckled and said: “No wonder, it’s people from the Xu Family. Ah Li has good eyes. Then when you enter Prince Ding’s Manor, I won’t have to worry too much about you.”

Ye Li frowned. “This isn’t you talking about how matters in Prince Ding’s Manor would be arranged, right?” She had no problem managing a special operations force. She could even manage an army. However, letting her manage a manor and businesses, even if she had learned about it, she was still a bit worried. The complicated expression on Ye Li’s face was seen by Mo Xiu Yao. The smile in his eyes deepened.

Mo Xiu Yao said: “You will be the future matriarch of Prince Ding’s Manor. I should be telling you about the affairs of the manor so that you are prepared. What’s wrong with that?”

“Nothing.” Ye Li shook her head. She understood the logic that wherever she was, she would be responsible for it. “I hope I do not create a mess of Prince Ding’s Manor.”

“I have confidence in Ah Li.” Mo Xiu Yao smiled.

Ye Li reluctantly raised her eyebrows, ”Your confidence, I don’t seem to have a good excuse to refuse.” In her heart, Ye Li really liked this feeling. In fact, when she was with Mo Xiu Yao, it wasn’t like one was a husband and the other a wife. It as more like they were friends, having an understanding of each other’s thoughts and bottom line. It might not be a deep love now, but compared to legally married couples, it was much more comfortable. Maybe they can only ever be friends. Maybe one day they will become family. But who can say anything about the future? You can only wait and see, isn’t that so?

He looked at Ye Li a bit guilty and said: “My current situation is not suitable to meet Mister Xu and his Excellency Xu. I hope the two elders would not blame.” Mo Xiu Yao placed the cup of tea in his hand on the table.

“Eldest Uncle understands the current situation of Prince Ding’s Manor. Moreover, they are not people that pay too much attention to those kinds of social ceremonies… or customs. But… eldest brother had said something about having paid a visit to Prince Ding’s Manor?” Ye Li looked at him curiously. She was really quite curious about Xu Qing Chen. Such a gentle scholarly type, how would this person show his fastidiousness and dissatisfaction towards his future brother-in-law?

Mo Xiu Yao helplessly smiled. A bit frustrated, “Have not seen for many years, Gentleman Xu’s demeanor still fill others up with envy.”