Chapter 133: Crimson Light Within the Carriage

this way, within ten days, the inner city can be tidied up." 。"How will the workers' wages be calculated" The officer laughed when he heard this, "Lord Prefect, Sister Si Bu will definitely ask like...At the gate of the General's mansion, Old Madam Ye waited for Ye Chulian on one side and on the other, but Ye Chulian still didn't show up. She couldn't help getting angry. 。Looking around, besides you, there's no one else. I can't help but think of the endless night again. 。Then, she asked Jun Tao, “Where is your second sister Why doesn’t she come out to see me off”

Jun Tao: “Since yesterday, when Second Sister knew she couldn't enter the palace for the banquet, she's been unhappy and has been locking herself in her room, refusing to come out. She didn't even show her face this morning to greet Grandma.”

"She's just not up to par, and now she's even worse than her older sister." 。He turned his head back and saw Ye Qingmei and Ye Feiyu walking over with Mu Shi, one beside the other. 。Seeing the three of them dressed in new clothes, the fabric of each piece better than her own, she couldn't help but feel angry again. 。"Hmph! Each and every one of you dressed up like a peacock, showing off to whom Mu Qianqiu, your husband has just died not long ago, yet you're already in such a hurry to dress up" Mu Qianqiu's face immediately darkened. Ye Qingmei wanted to retort, but Ye Feiyu jumped in first— "I don't know what Grandmother means by that. These clothes were all sent from the palace, and we've only followed the palace's requirements. Besides, they are all plain robes, how could they be considered flamboyant Is Grandmother questioning the Emperor's taste and judgment Why not invite those three people who sent the clothes over again and have a proper debate with Grandmother"The old lady surrendered. The last thing she wanted to hear was from those three. Just thinking about them creating chaos at General's Mansion, fabricating the Night Saint Dynasty, made her heart ache. 。Seeing the old Madam remain silent, Ye Feiyu also didn't speak any further. Instead, Ye Qingmei glanced at the old Madam's sleeve and softly murmured, "Mother hasn't dressed up, but Grandmother's sleeve is embroidered with lace." 。It's not that our household doesn't allow the use of flowers. Back then, they even falsely accused Yan'er of hiding flowers in her room, causing quite a stir. 。"Why is Grandma using flowers today all of a sudden Grandpa just left not too long ago!" This was said in a hushed voice, and the old madam couldn't hear clearly. But she just felt that Ye Qingmei mumbled to herself unhappily. 。Then he shouted angrily, "What are you mumbling about If you have something to say, speak up! There's nothing to be ashamed of!"Ye Qingmei trembled, she told herself several times not to be afraid, and then she croaked, “Granddaughter is here. My grandfather has just passed away recently, why did grandma wear a dress with lace trim The lace is even bright in color. Grandma, is this for someone else to see Is it for grandpa below Or for the elders who attended the palace banquet"One sentence, everyone present except Lao Fu and Jun Tao laughed collectively 。Those commoners were all thinking, "Wow, Big Sister sure made a grand entrance! She's truly a formidable figure. Let her be the adult she is." 。This is a reminder to the old lady, even if she wants to show it to men, she can only show it to old men. Young men are not her turn. 。The old lady was furious and raised her hand to slap Ye Qingmei, but unfortunately, the poker she used to wield had been taken away to start a fire. With nothing else at her disposal, she could only resort to slapping. 。Now, Ye Qingmei wouldn't stand there and take her beating. Ever since that night on the 15th day of the twelfth lunar month when she spent half a night outside looking for Wen Yan, her courage had grown immensely. Seeing the old lady's palm coming at her, she immediately took two steps back. 。The old madam's slap landed with nothing, and she even pulled a muscle in her waist. 。She supported her waist and stood there, unable to straighten up for a long time. 。"Could it be that I hit a nerve, Grandmother You're so enraged that you want to strike me" Night Qingmei retorted loudly. "Damn beast, shut your mouth!" The old matriarch shrieked with fury. 。 The old madame beside her, Jì Mǎmǎ reminded her, “Old madam, you should speak up a bit. Don’t worry if your neighbors can’t hear.” The old madam quickly clamped her mouth shut and didn't dare say another word. She glared at Yè Qīngméi with all her might, warning her not to talk nonsense again. 。 Just then, Ye Chu Lian arrived. She had run all the way from Yunzhou Courtyard and was already sweating by the time she reached the gate of the mansion. Her cheeks were flushed red, and because she was late, she felt deeply guilty. Adding to that, her hurried arrival made her appear even more pitiful. 。Unfortunately, the old madam didn't show any mercy. Not only did she not pity her, but she vented all the anger she received from Ye Qingmei onto Ye Chulian. The slap that hadn't been thrown out finally found its target and landed on Ye Chulian's face with a loud "pa". 。Ye Chu'lian didn't dare dodge and endured it. A slap landed on her face, drawing blood from the corner of her mouth, and half of her face swelled up red. 。Ye Chulian was dumbfounded, and Liu shi, who followed closely behind, was also stunned. She thought they were late, so they were beaten, and she knelt directly to the ground in fright. 。

Liu knelt down, and Ye Chu also followed suit. Then they heard the old lady say: "Don't think that you are important in this house just because we have hired a teacher for you, let you learn skills, and even take you to the palace for banquets. You are indeed an important figure in this family>>> 。A mere commoner girl, even if you reach the summit, few people would look at you twice. 。Even if you are talented and beautiful, no one would want to marry a commoner girl and support her. 。So don't get too cocky, don't think that you can do without the Ye family, and don't be so complacent as to make me stand at the door of the house waiting for you. 。Ye Chulian, letting the elders wait, you are still the head of our Ye family!"

The old lady finally scolded enough. Just as the carriage arrived, she almost ran to get on, afraid that if she stayed for another moment, something else would happen over there at the main house... 。Ye Chu'lian was scolded without dignity. She knew she came late, but she didn't expect the old lady to be so angry. 。She's about to attend the palace banquet, but with her face beaten like this, how could she possibly enter the palace Or perhaps…She looked at the old lady who had already entered the carriage and hung her head in disappointment. 。This is not going to take her. 。She didn't care whether she went or not. If it was just for a palace banquet, she wouldn't mind. What mattered to her was who she could see at the banquet. 。Besides at court banquets like this, she wouldn't have the opportunity to see him, would she She didn't have high expectations, just wanting to catch a glimpse of him from afar. Sadly, something went wrong at the last minute. 。Ye Chu Lian clutched at her own sleeve, hating this garment so much she wanted to tear it apart right then and there. 。The old lady's carriage moved, and Jun Tao's voice came: "Sister Five, what are you still doing Get in the car!" Night Chu Lian was overjoyed, she didn't even care about her face still being red and swollen, or even the blood on the corner of her mouth, she stood up and ran towards the carriage, getting in with all her might. 。Liu was still kneeling on the ground, watching the carriage drive away before she got up. She sighed and bowed to Mu, then wanted to go back home, but hesitated and stopped when she turned around. 。Mu shi saw that she seemed to have something to say, so she took the initiative to ask: "Liu Yan, is there something wrong" Because Liu shi was a maidservant before, everyone called her by her name. Mu shi had been used to it for so many years and never changed her way of addressing her. 。Liu shi heard the Madam call her, gritted her teeth and bowed low, addressing Mu shi: "Fifth sister's first time entering the palace, and she just got hit by the old lady. This servant is truly worried. I'm afraid Fifth sister doesn't understand the rules and will be disrespectful, and I'm also afraid that after the old lady enters the palace, her mood will be bad again and she will pick on her." 。Therefore, I want to ask the madam to help take care of it, please, madam, have mercy. 。She knelt down here, her plea sincere and heartfelt. 。Mu looked at the carriage that had already gone far, and couldn't help but sigh. She took two steps forward and helped Liu with a hand. 。"Now that I'm no longer the mistress of this house, you don't need to kneel before me. Even if you have something to ask, there's no need to be so formal." 。Though Wujie has had little contact with our main branch since she was young, I know she's a kindhearted child. 。Don't worry, Liu Yan. We are all family. Once we enter the palace, we will naturally help each other out. As long as Fifth Sister doesn't cause trouble for herself, Old Madam won't have too many opportunities to vent her anger on her. 。After all, tonight's palace banquet has its own agenda for the old mistress, she may not be able to spare a thought for the fifth sister. 。She didn't speak too clearly, but Liu shi wasn't stupid, of course she could understand the meaning behind Mu shi's words. 。She remembered how Ye Chu'lian had once said that she wanted to learn from the Fourth Sister and rely on the Fourth Sister. 。Only Eldest Sister can truly stand firm in this household. Only by standing with her will there be a future for us. 。Of course, even if it didn't come out, it wouldn't die too miserably. 。Then she bowed to Mu's wife again, "Liu Yan thanks Madam Mu, the fifth sister will definitely listen and won't take the initiative to cause trouble." 。" Two more carriages arrived. Ye Feiyu stepped forward to Mu and said, "Today when I go into the palace, I will enter from Deyang Gate. Mother and Qingmei will enter from Chaofeng Gate. Let's take two carriages then. Please have Mother and Qingmei get in the carriage first!" Mu nodded towards Liu Yan before she took Ye Qingmei and Ji Ma Ma together into the carriage." 。Neither Ye Qingmei nor Ye Feiyu brought maids or attendants, this was the palace rule. 。Whether it's a palace banquet or a regular summons to the palace, whether it's an outer official or a female family member, no one is allowed to bring attendants. 。After all, that was the palace. No matter how high-ranking an official was outside, once they entered the palace, they became servants. How could a servant still bring their own servants 。So Old Madam brought Jun Tao with her, who attended to her in the carriage for a while. When they reached the palace gate, only Old Madam got out of the carriage, and Jun Tao had to wait outside with the coachman. 。Every household was like this, and everyone understood the rule, so Ye Feiyu and Ye Qingmei simply didn't bring anyone down. 。But Granny Ji has been following all along, and as soon as the carriage moves, she immediately says: "Later when we enter the palace, this old servant can go in together. No one in the palace dares to stop me." 。" Mu's clearly let out a breath, "Grandmother can just follow along, it's not a big deal. My heart has been feeling uneasy since this morning, always sensing something might happen at tonight's palace banquet." 。I hope it's not related to Yan'er, I really can't stand the trouble anymore. 。Just as I was speaking, I suddenly felt a flash of red light in front of my eyes...alked closer, he realized it was indeed an acquaintance. He quickly took a few steps forward and bowed: "This subordinate greets General Bai Zhu!" The person who came was General Bai Zhu, Lü Wei. He s...