Pearl in the Palm

Chapter 4

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Ye Lizhu felt faintly that she felt a little uncomfortable again.

She pressed her heart and frowned, without thinking too much.

Maybe it was because she saw her father again that she felt a little better.

It was getting late, and Ye Lizhu returned to the room. Several maids and women quickly gathered around and helped her take off her clothes.

It's time to go back to the Prime Minister's Mansion. The rules are naturally different from those in the temple. In Mingfo Temple, Ye Lizhu took care of herself in her daily life and never had to be taken care of by others. To return to the capital, she must get used to having so many people around her at all times.

Ye Lizhu suddenly remembered something very important.

It has been eight years since my mother passed away. During these eight years, has my father remarried to fill a house

Ye Lizhu said to Aunt Chen: "My mother passed away, is there a mistress in the family?"

Aunt Chen did not dare to hide anything from the eldest lady. She said: "The master helped Aunt Wu to be straightened up six years ago. Mrs. Wu is usually kind and generous to others. When the young lady returns, she will take good care of you."

Ye Lizhu nodded reluctantly: "Father has never mentioned this matter... Is there a new person in the family?"

Aunt Chen shook her head and said: "Mrs. Wu has no children. The eldest son was still raised by Mrs. Wu two years ago. Now he has entered a private school and lives in a separate courtyard by himself."

After all, Ye Fu'an is the prime minister, and his family has a big business, so he cannot live without a woman to take care of the housework. When Mrs. Jiang was there, Ye Fu'an had three side rooms around her, and Mrs. Wu was the most outstanding one, with a gentle temperament and beautiful appearance. After Mrs. Jiang's death, Ye Fu'an helped her up.

Nanny Chen added: "The eldest son is very smart, and everyone in the house loves him. Miss, you will definitely love the eldest son after you go back. After all, the same blood bleeds in your bodies."

Ye Lizhu nodded.

Even though her mother is gone, if he is virtuous and kind-hearted and can make everything go smoothly for his father, she will not go against him. However, Ye Lizhu only recognizes her own mother and will never change her name to call anyone else her mother.

Ye Lizhu wanted to see his younger brother but didn't dare to see him. The two have not seen each other for so many years, and Ye Lizhu is afraid that his younger brother will treat his sister as an outsider.

After all, I grew up outside.

Grandma Chen said: "It's getting late. We have to be on the road tomorrow. Miss, please go to bed and rest."

When Ye Lizhu lay on the bed, the maids blew out two candles and left two for lighting.

Grandma Chen and Grandma Li were resting outside, listening to what was going on inside at any time.

Although the Wu family has not done anything bad in these years, Ye Fu'an has become wary of the Wu family because of the evil incident of Ye Jiayou three years ago. The people who come to pick up Ye Lizhu this time are all the female family members who can serve in front of Ye Lizhu. He has been favored by the Jiang family and grew up in the Ye family since he was a child. He has been a slave in the Ye family for generations.

The next day, when Ye Lizhu woke up, the feeling of being pressed heavily by a stone on her chest came back.

She was dizzy for a moment, and then she slowly stood up on the edge of the bed. There was some noise outside, and the sound was loud. Ye Lizhu said, "What's going on outside?"

Aunt Chen said: "His Royal Highness the King of Qin is leaving. When leaving, my officers and men will count the number of people."

Ye Lizhu nodded.

After she washed up, King Qin's people had already left here.

Ye Fu'an got up early. He was downstairs and watched his daughter change her clothes from a distance. She was more beautiful than any other young lady he had ever seen. He felt very proud in his heart: "Zhuzhu, go down the stairs slowly, you guys." Please support Miss, if Miss falls, you will not be able to escape responsibility."

Ye Lizhu walked down slowly: "I just want to walk by myself. I am not a three-year-old child. I have to be supported wherever I go."

Ye Fu'an said: "In dad's eyes, Zhuzhu will always be a little girl. Come on, try this gouache dumpling with pine nuts, walnuts, roses and sesame as filling. It doesn't put too much sugar, but a little autumn oil. Fragrant and sweet.”

Ye Fu'an didn't know if Ye Lizhu could eat meat after leaving the Mingfo Temple. He specially asked someone to cook a few pure vegetarian dishes. The pots were all bought new, because he was afraid that a little meat would make Ye Lizhu uncomfortable.

Ye Lizhu was a good young lady. The daughter of the prime minister's house was only one step below the princess. She should have lived the most leisurely life, but she had been reciting sutras in the temple for nearly ten years. Ye Fu'an couldn't mention how much she felt sorry for her daughter. Even if Ye Lizhu wants the moon in the sky, he also wants to get it for his precious daughter.

Ye Lizhu looked at the exquisite white-glazed jade-shaped small bottom bowl in front of her. The soup in the bowl was clear, made from lily and white fungus. Inside were three glutinous rice balls the size of quail eggs. The chef was specially hired by Ye Fu'an and he took it with him all the way. Therefore, the taste of this dumpling is also very delicious.

Ye Lizhu tasted one and then said: "Yesterday I asked Mammy, and she said you helped Mrs. Wu straighten up. Dad, you can dote on Zhuzhu, but don't do anything too much. Mrs. Wu will cook for you. See you. It’s definitely uncomfortable to overindulge your children.”

Ye Fu'an has never felt sorry for women. He also loved Ye Lizhu's mother Jiang. But this is mainly because Mrs. Jiang is of noble birth, has peerless beauty and outstanding talent. Mrs. Jiang is the principal wife, and Ye Fu'an loves her and respects her. Wu was just a concubine, but she was actually a servant of the family. She was no different from other concubines. How could Ye Fu'an treat her as his wife.

Ye Fu'an said: "Zhuzhu, you don't have to care about other people's opinions. You are my father's flesh and blood and my father's daughter. You have suffered so many years. Before you get married, my father will make up for it. If Wu makes you unhappy, just ignore it." Tell dad and he will seek justice for you."

Ye Lizhu nodded.

Ye Fu'an added: "You have a cousin from your grandmother's side. Her nickname is Sister Ran. You probably don't remember. Sister Ran's father, your third uncle, was transferred to the capital four years ago. , arranged a marriage for Sister Ran, and two years later he was transferred to Wanzhou. When your grandmother heard that you were coming home, she asked Sister Ran to follow your aunt to the capital, so that Sister Ran could get married. Secondly, I am afraid that you will feel sad knowing that your mother is gone, so I asked your aunt to accompany you. Soon after you returned, Sister Ran and your aunt Jun arrived in the capital."

Ye Lizhu was still young when she left home. The Ye family had many branches and leaves, and the family was so large that it was difficult for people in her own family to recognize her, let alone her grandmother's side.

However, Ye Lizhu also vaguely remembered that her grandmother's family was in Wanzhou and they were also from a famous family.

Ye Lizhu didn't know this clearly, but Ye Fu'an knew it very well.

Mrs. Jiang is the only daughter of the old lady of the Jiang family, and she is doted on at home. Although Mrs. Jiang has never met Ye Lizhu, she still loves her granddaughter in her heart.

Mrs. Jun is Mrs. Jiang’s favorite daughter-in-law. She asked Mrs. Jun to come over, firstly, to see if Ye Lizhu would be bullied by Wu when she came back, and secondly, so that the relationship between the Jiang family and the Ye family could not be broken with the death of Mrs. Jiang. .

Ye Lizhu is the legitimate daughter of the Ye family. Ye Fu'an brought the eldest lady back. As soon as they entered the city gate, someone immediately heard the news. The Wu family was waiting at the door with a group of female relatives and the eldest son Ye Jiayou.

It was a May day in the capital, and the sun was shining brightly. Mrs. Wu was wearing a dark blue robe. She stood at the front, and beside her stood the eldest son Ye Jiayou. The maids held umbrellas on both sides to protect themselves from the sun. On both sides, Mrs. Liang and Mrs. Zhou from the side chambers. .

Wu lowered his head and whispered to Ye Jiayou: "When you meet the eldest lady later, you are not allowed to get too close to the eldest lady. Do you hear me? The eldest lady is weak, so you cannot touch her easily. The master loves me so much. Miss, you scared her so much that I won’t favor you as much as before.”

Ye Jiayou and Ye Lizhu were born to the same mother. Their faces are very similar. Ye Jiayou is only seven or eight years old now. He is very handsome. He wears moon-white brocade clothes and has dark hair tied into small braids. He The eyes are clear and a beautiful brown color. When Wu came closer, Ye Jiayou calmly stepped aside.

At this time, a boy outside the alley shouted: "The master's carriage is coming!"

Everyone outside ran out to greet him, and the women in the Ou family quickly took a handkerchief to wipe the sweat on their foreheads, straightened their appearance a little, and all smiled.

At this time, everyone also heard the sound of carriages and horses passing by. A dozen followers opened the way. When the carriage approached, it stopped. Ye Fu'an got off the carriage first.

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Wu Shi smiled broadly: "Master, you are back. Where is the eldest lady? I haven't seen the eldest lady for many years, and I am thinking about it. I have had someone clean up the eldest lady's residence, which is in Yunxiang Pavilion. Please let the eldest lady know quickly. Miss, come down."

Mrs. Liang also smiled and said: "Madam is right, everyone misses the eldest lady very much. Madam just said that the eldest lady is weak and cannot be blown by wind or rain. Let us be careful in everything."

Ye Fu'an had a straight face: "Zhu Zhu is in good health, why can't he be exposed to wind or rain? Don't do nothing all day long. It's not good to curse people behind their backs."

Wu quickly glanced sideways at Liang, and Liang said sarcastically: "Master, please don't be angry. It's my fault."

Wu Shi smiled and said: "Master, it's very stuffy in the carriage. Why don't you let the young lady get down quickly?"

Ye Fu'an said: "Zhuzhu fell asleep. The carriage drove carefully to the yard and took her to Jingshui Xuan."

Wu Shi was stunned: "Miss, don't you live in Yunxiang Pavilion?"

"No," Ye Fu'an said, "Go to Jingshui Xuan."

Ye Jiayou on the side called "Dad", and Ye Fu'an touched Ye Jiayou's head: "I'm sweating all over here. Why does the wet nurse let the young master wait here in the hot weather?"

Ye Jiayou's nanny quickly said: "Young Master has never met the eldest lady, so now -"

Ye Fu'an said coldly: "Next time, don't follow the young master."

He walked inside, and Ye Jiayou quickly followed: "Dad, can I go see Zhuzhu?"

Ye Fu'an tapped him on the forehead: "No big or small, what's your name Zhuzhu? Call me sister. Change your clothes later and follow dad to the palace. Your Majesty has passed on dinner. When you come back in the evening, your sister will wake up." .”

Ye Jiayou said: "You just came back, why did your Majesty call you over at this time?"

Ye Fu'an has never been shy about talking about matters in the court with Ye Jiayou. Ye Jiayou will also join the court as an official in the future. Although he is young, he is very thoughtful.

Ye Fu'an said: "The King of Qin has come to the capital. His Majesty is hosting a banquet for him. Several cabinet ministers are going to go. You can meet the King of Qin and see how he behaves. Don't always fight cocks and lackeys with those dandies of Prince Chen." , you should study more and practice martial arts more, so that you can make progress."