"Weâre here!"
The carriage stopped in front of a mansion with a dark red lacquered gate.
Ye Haoyang dismounted and knocked twice, and someone inside came to open the door.
"Master!"
Mu Huaen and her servants also got off, following Ye Haoyang inside.
"You two will stay here for now; this is my residence. There are servants to take care of you. If you need anything, have someone come find me."
After giving instructions, someone outside called for Ye Haoyang for what seemed to be some matter, so he left.
"Miss, Young Master Ye Er is very kind and doesnât seem to mind those... should you just be honest?"
She was naturally referring to the face.
"Saying it would just trample the Mu Familyâs honor on the ground."
Whatâs more shameful than a rivalry between sisters?
Her father would certainly be furious.
"Forget it, letâs not talk about this for now, go and make something to eat."
"Yes."
It turned out the matter that called Ye Haoyang away wasnât significant, it was just that a few days ago Situ San had been beaten, and the Situ Family had indeed appealed to the Empress about it, wanting him to enter the palace to explain. Thinking of those people outside the city claiming to be Situ Sanâs men, he entered the palace.
Upon returning from the palace, he first paid a visit to Prince Anâs Mansion.
"Master, Miss Huaâen is waiting for you in the pavilion!" His servant came to report, "Sheâs been waiting since the morning, and she brought the roasted suckling pig you like. Master, this Miss Huaâen really is kind and wonderful, she has the style of our Madam."
Ye Haoyang gave him a look, "You need to wash your eyes."
"Master, I... "
"Brother Yang!" Mu Huarong, who happened to be nearby, interrupted the servant, though she was somewhat angry inside, saying the servant needed to wash his eyes as if it meant he had poor vision, implying she didnât measure up to Madam Ye?
"You finally came back, Iâve been waiting for a good while." She pouted as she stepped forward, trying to take Ye Haoyangâs arm.
For some reason, as Ye Haoyang watched Mu Huarong walk over, the slightly confused eyes flashed in his mind.
Before she could take his arm, he instinctively dodged.
"Brother Yang, do you dislike me?"
"Huaâen, what are you talking about?"
"Brother Yang, we... weâre about to get married... I..." As a woman, she felt shy and couldnât bring herself to say it all.
Ye Haoyang naturally understood, but he felt repulsed inside.
"Huaâen, I have things to do, so I canât keep you company. If you want to stay in Prince Anâs Mansion, let Ming Lan accompany you, if not, go back early so your brother wonât worry."
After a pause, he added, "Regarding the marriage, letâs talk about it when father and mother return to the capital."
"Wait!"
Seeing Ye Haoyang about to leave, Mu Huarong hastily called out to him, "What do you mean by waiting âtil father and mother return to the capital?"
"If we donât wait for them, are you suggesting you and I discuss it?"
"Of course thatâs not what I meant."
"Thatâs good; I have other matters to handle, feel free to do as you please."
"Ah, Iâve roasted a pig..."
Before she finished her sentence, he had already disappeared from sight.
This left her with a deep sense of defeat; why did it turn out like this when it came to her? Wasnât he being a bit too cold to her?
She was Huaâen now, how could Ye Haoyang be so cold to her?
"Master, Miss Huaâen has already left."
"Hmm." Ye Haoyang nodded. After thinking for a moment, he added, "Have the kitchen prepare some ginseng chicken soup."
"Huh?" The servant looked at him with surprise and muttered, "Not even married yet, and already drinking ginseng soup, arenât you worried about too much heat?"
"What did you say?" Ye Haoyang, with his sharp hearing, asked, "I see youâve grown bold, daring to jest with your master? First deliver the message, then go clean the commode as punishment."