bookrandom Chapter 197 Is Big Brother shy?
Chapter 197 Is Big Brother shy?
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Ye Shiting glared at her irritably.
"Brother, I'm not talking nonsense, I think you're the one doing something foolish!" Ye Shishu said, half-jokingly and half-seriously. "I don't know if Fan Yunying will give up after you do this, but I know you've dragged Li Yao into this mess. What's most important for a woman? Her reputation! My dear brother, are you taking advantage of her being far away from home and having no one to back her up?"
Hearing her say that, Ye Shijun couldn't help but agree, "Yes, brother, how could you be so impulsive, making fun of a virtuous woman's reputation? Putting aside whether Li Yao will make you take responsibility, your behavior is really inappropriate. Our Ye family doesn't tolerate such things!"
Ye Shiting's face was as black as ink.
Looking back on his actions today, he really wanted to slap himself...
How could they be so bewitched as to use innocent women as a prank?
"I... Fan Yunying misunderstood me and Li Yao first... I was very annoyed by her persistent wicked intentions... so..." He, who was usually calm and reserved, rarely spoke incoherently.
"Alright, brother, stop explaining. Li Yao is willing to help you because she's dependent on you and has no choice but to. But what you're doing is ultimately unreasonable and has ruined her reputation. What you need to consider now is how to take responsibility for Li Yao," Ye Shijun said bluntly.
Ye Shishu nodded, indicating that she was on her second brother's side this time.
Just then, Gu Simo walked in with Li Yao.
Noticing the strange atmosphere in the hall, Gu Simo asked curiously, "Big brother, Shi Jun, little sister, what happened?"
Li Yao also opened her eyes wide and kept looking at this and that.
Ye Shishu chuckled dryly and said, "Yao'er, you've come at the right time. We were just discussing your matter with my elder brother. Today, my brother used you to deal with Fan Yunying, which damaged your reputation. I'm truly sorry..."
Before she could finish speaking, Li Yao interrupted her, "Your Highness, you don't need to be so polite. Reputation can't be eaten, so there's no point in worrying about it. If the eldest young master needs me, I'd be happy to take a concubine or even go to jail."
The hall fell silent instantly.
All eyes were fixed on her, as if she were a rare and precious object.
Gu Simo was the first to speak up, "Ahem... Yao'er, you can't say things like that. What do you mean by concubines? Our eldest brother isn't that kind of person."
Li Yao blinked at her in confusion, then suddenly asked, "Xin'er, what exactly is a concubine? That cousin seems to mind me sharing a room with the young master."
Silence fell once again.
Ye Shiting's face, which had been dark, was now inexplicably flushed. Seemingly unable to bear the topic any longer, he stood up, his face stern, and snapped, "All of you, disperse!"
After speaking, he walked out of the hall without looking back and disappeared from everyone's sight.
"Why do I feel like Big Brother is shy?" Ye Shishu covered her mouth and chuckled.
"Exactly! They haven't even discussed how to take responsibility for the other person, and they just ran away like that?" Ye Shijun couldn't help but tease.
"Second Young Master, please stop making fun of the Eldest Young Master. I do this for him voluntarily. If you want to laugh, then laugh at me!" Li Yao patted her chest, looking righteous.
Looking at her innocent appearance, Ye Shishu, Ye Shijun, and Gu Simo were all at a loss for words, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
This is a classic case of being sold out and still helping the seller count the money!
Even Yu Chi Ling couldn't help but chuckle softly, then called out to them, "Alright, the eldest young master has left, everyone can disperse."
……
Although the emperor granted Yuchi Ling a day off today, some ministers still went to Prince Cheng's residence to discuss matters.
Upon receiving the news, Yu Chi Ling had no choice but to take Ye Shi Shu back to the Prince's Mansion ahead of schedule.
After the ministers had left the study one after another, Ye Shishu brought in freshly brewed tea.
Yu Chi Ling sat in a large chair, his eyes lowered as he stared at a booklet, his brows slightly furrowed, as if troubled by something. But his earnest and focused demeanor was truly captivating, making Ye Shi Shu, carrying a tea tray, reluctant to disturb him.
"What are you standing there for?" Yu Chi Ling suddenly looked up.
"I didn't want to bother you." Ye Shishu walked around the desk to his side, moved the used teacup aside, and placed a freshly brewed cup of tea for him. She glanced at the still-open folding document on the desk and asked with concern, "Have you encountered something difficult?"
"These were mostly matters previously handled by Yuchi Rui, and there were many oversights. The newly appointed officials were afraid of taking responsibility and dared not report the truth to the Emperor, so they left the decision to me."
"You're not going to cover for the deposed crown prince, are you?" Ye Shishu asked tentatively.
"Of course not." Yu Chi Ling gave her a disapproving look. "Do you think I'm that stupid?"
Ye Shishu laughed, and the next moment he pulled her onto his lap.
Looking at his handsome features, Ye Shishu suddenly asked him, "Your Highness, if you were made the crown prince, would you...?"
"will not!"
"I'm not done yet!"
Yu Chi Ling suddenly turned her around and made her kneel on his lap, wrapping his arms around her while glaring at her. "Don't treat me like a clueless fool! You'd better erase all those thoughts from my mind. I have no interest in that position. Even if I have no choice but to accept it, no one can influence my decision. If a ruler is hampered by his court officials and can only use women to check the court, what difference is there between him and a puppet?"
Ye Shishu gazed at him intently, and from his words alone, it was clear that he had thought more deeply than she had.
"I was just asking..."
Yu Chi Ling lightly slapped her on the bottom, "Don't even think about it, let alone ask!"
Ye Shishu reached out and hooked her arm around his neck, laughing, "Okay, okay, I don't want to, I don't want anything!"
She smiled, and Yu Chi Ling also curled his thin lips, his hands kneading her waist. "I haven't seen you move around much today, are you feeling unwell?"
Ye Shishu couldn't help but tap his shoulder, "How dare you say that! You know today is Father and Ninth Aunt's big day, and you still won't stop!"
Yu Chi Ling's thin lips brushed against her ear, and he asked with a smile, "Shall we go back to the room now, and I'll give you a massage?"
"Get lost! It's not even dark yet!" Ye Shishu knew exactly what he was thinking. What "taking advantage"? It was nothing but exploitation!
Just then, a guard's voice came from outside the door, "Your Highness, there is a young man who claims to be surnamed Fan and is the Princess's cousin. He also said that he has been granted permission by Your Highness to visit Your Highness and the Princess."
Ye Shishu quickly jumped off Yu Chiling's lap.
Yu Chi Ling grabbed her hand, glaring at her with displeasure. "What are you doing?"
Ye Shishu gestured towards the door with her lip, signaling him to be mindful of his image.
Yu Chi Ling pursed his thin lips and said in a low voice to the door, "Let Young Master Fan in."
"Yes."
After the guards left, Ye Shishu frowned and said, "That Fan Yunru is really something. I clearly told him to come with his cousin Hongze tomorrow, but he came to the Prince's Mansion ahead of time. It's clear that he's been trying to curry favor with you for a long time!"
"Let's see," Yu Chi Ling said gently, squeezing her hand. "Although your great-aunt and her granddaughter Fan Yunying have some character flaws, Fan Yunru hasn't done anything too serious so far. If he really has the talent to pass the imperial examinations, I have no reason to make things difficult for him."
"Hmm." Ye Shishu looked towards the inner room. "Then you go see him. I'm going inside to read for a while. I haven't finished reading the sketchbook from last time!"
Yu Chi Ling smiled slightly before releasing her hand.
Before long, Fan Yunru was led into the study by a guard.
"Yun Ru greets Your Highness!"
"Young Master Fan, you may dispense with the formalities."
"Thank you, Your Highness!" Fan Yunru knelt down and bowed, his manners both respectful and meticulous. After rising, he took the initiative to state his purpose and presented the several manuscripts he had brought with both hands. "Your Highness, these are the poems and essays that Yunru has written in recent years. I would appreciate your guidance."
Yu Chi Ling tapped his fingers on the table, signaling him to put it on.
Fan Yunru bowed and stepped forward.
After he put down the note, Yuchi Ling said, "I will review it carefully. If there is nothing else, you can go back and wait for news."
Fan Yunru opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but when she looked up and met his cold face, she couldn't help but swallow her saliva and swallowed the words that were about to come out.
"Your Highness, then I will not disturb you any longer. I will go back and study diligently, awaiting your guidance."
After saying this, he bowed and took his leave.
As Yu Chi Ling heard the footsteps of him and his guards receding into the distance, he was about to get up and go to the inner room when Ye Shi Shu came out on his own.
She went to the desk, picked up the top notebook, and began to read it.
After reading a few pages, she handed it to Yu Chi Ling and then turned to the next page.
After she finished reading all the notes, she shook her head and said, "Although Fan Yunru is not to blame on the surface, he is too greedy for quick success and instant benefits."
Yu Chi Ling carefully examined the notes and frowned as he commented, "This person is talented, but his writing is pretentious and full of flattery."
Ye Shishu couldn't help but chuckle, "Do you think if we told Grandma Fan the truth, that her precious grandson is no good, she would be so angry that she would die on the spot?"