Although she was well aware that Ye Er wasn’t short on people to attend to him.
But besides this way, she really couldn’t think of any other.
Besides being a slave, she didn’t know what else she could do for Ye Er.
Ye Er indeed understood her. Seeing her filled with guilt, the hands he had placed by his side clenched tightly. In the end, he couldn’t bear to let her torment herself for too long.
To marry her… was a blessing he had never dared to dream of in his lifetime.
Since she now also has the heart to escape the Anle Hou Mansion, marrying her is fulfilling her and fulfilling him as well.
Drawing back his thoughts, Ye Er gave Xiao Qin a long, penetrating look. Ignoring the menacing stares of An Le Hou and his wife, he slowly crouched down beside her.
The two were extremely close, their breaths mingling. Ye Er lowered his voice to a level only they could hear and asked, “Qiner, even if you do nothing, I promise to find a way to get your two brothers back to the capital as soon as possible. But your mother’s appearance today seems like she wants you to marry me. She deliberately entered through the main gate of Ye Mansion and deliberately said so many things that would lead people to misunderstand our relationship.”
By then, the family you find will probably be even lower in status than this one, not even half as good as the Ye Family. So, tell me… will you agree to marry into the Ye Family and become my wife?
“!”
Xiao Qin’s eyes widened in shock, thinking for a moment that she must have misheard.
She just stared blankly at Ye Er as if she hadn’t reacted.
Ye Er was actually very nervous inside. Asking the girl he had loved for many years if she would marry him, this kind of tense and uneasy feeling is not something ordinary people can understand.
The more Xiao Qin remained silent, the heavier his heart sank.
Just as he was about to give up struggling, Xiao Qin nodded slightly.
She nodded slightly, and he clenched his hands nervously, afraid it was just his imagination.
Luckily, Xiaoqin noticed his confusion and lowered her head, saying in a very low voice, “As long as the esteemed sir doesn’t feel cheated, I am willing.”
Today’s Ye Er is not the pathetic fool from the Ye Residence back then.
He is the current head of the Ye family and a favorite of the emperor. Marrying him now would be her climbing high, wouldn’t it?
The moment he heard her say yes with her own mouth, Ye Er’s heart was so excited it almost jumped out of his chest. Thankfully, he still had some sense and could control himself.
He stared into Xiaoqin’s eyes for a long time, making sure she wasn’t too reluctant. Then he pursed his lips and slowly stood up.
Lord Anle and Lady Anle kept their eyes fixed on Ye Er and Xiaoqin, eager to know what they had said.
But Ye Er and Xiao Qin’s voices were too quiet; they couldn’t hear a word.
At this moment, seeing Ye Er stand up, the two of them also subconsciously straightened their bodies and stared straight at Ye Er.
Under the urging gazes of both, Ye Er finally spoke, “I agree to Madam Hou’s terms.”
“……”
The countenance of Lord Anle and his wife lit up instantly, their faces betraying a look of pure delight.
But both of them forgot that Ye Er’s agreement meant that the two young masters of the Anle Houfu could return to the capital, but it also meant that Xiaoqin’s hard-won freedom from marriage was once again a reality.
She could not escape her fate of marrying Ye Er after all.
“Ye Er didn’t want Anle Hou and his wife’s attitude to hurt Xiao Qin, so she said with a cold face, ‘When the emperor agrees and issues an imperial decree, I will personally invite matchmakers to propose marriage. If there is nothing else today, Lord Hou and Madam should return.'”
Since Ye Er has already said that, ordinary people would quickly leave to avoid being betrayed by Ye Er.
To everyone’s surprise, Mrs. Hou didn’t play by the rules. After Ye Er impatiently told him to leave, she unexpectedly said, “Since Lord Ye has agreed, then from today onwards, Xiaoqin, you will live in the Ye residence.”
Everyone: “…….”
People have never been so speechless.
Is this woman truly Madam Hou? Could she really be Xiaoqin’s biological mother?
Her actions are probably something even a stepmother wouldn’t dare to do.
Xiao Qin hasn’t set a wedding date with Ye Er, and they haven’t gotten married yet. The process of “three books and six rites” has not been completed. She wants Xiao Qin to stay at Ye’s mansion now.
If this got out, how would people think of Xiaoqin?
Her actions were completely meant to stomp on Xiao Qin’s face and humiliate her.
Xia Qin’s lips curled into a wry smile.
She knew very well why her mother was acting this way. Her mother was afraid that once they left, Ye Er would change his mind.
Before Prince Anle could speak to rebuke, Ye Er chuckled coldly, first bending down to help Xiao Qin to her feet.
Then she turned to Madam Hou, saying in a sarcastic tone, “Madam Hou is truly a good mother. It’s just that you are willing to sacrifice your daughter, but I am not willing to let the future mistress of the Ye family suffer such indignities.”
After speaking, he turned and left, gruffly adding, “Butler, see the guest out.”
The housekeeper immediately bent over and bowed, “Yes.”
The guard hurried after him.
Xiao Qin clenched her fists, the wound in her heart felt as if it had been ripped open once again, the pain was excruciating.
She looked at her parents, then performed a slow and graceful bow. “Since Mother is so unwilling to let her daughter return home, then this daughter will stay at an inn for the time being.”
Then, she left with Qingya, who was already crying uncontrollably.
Anlehou reached out to grab her, “Qin’er, we didn’t mean it that way.”
However, Lady Hou seemed to have thought of something. Xiaoqin not returning to the mansion seemed to suit her just fine.
She grabbed Duke Anle’s outstretched hand and motioned for him not to stop Xiaoqin.
Lord Anle couldn’t understand what had gotten into his usually beloved wife. He glared at her fiercely, “What on earth do you want? Qiner is your daughter, born after ten months of carrying her. How could you treat her like this?”
Housewife Hou was almost unmoved. She glanced at the Ye family steward still in the room, then pulled on Anle Hou who was still fuming, “My lord, let’s discuss this back home.”
The Earl of Anle wanted to fly into a rage, but this wasn’t his own manor after all.
And since Ye Er had already issued him a warning to leave, he couldn’t stay any longer. He could only suppress his anger, forcefully pull away from his wife’s hand, and snort coldly at her before turning and leaving.
Madam Hou quickly followed after him.
……
It didn’t take long for word of Xiao Qin not returning to the Hou Mansion to reach Ye Er.
He scowled silently for a moment, then instructed his guard to prepare paper and ink. He personally penned a letter.
“Contact the Qingyunge people and have the letter delivered to the Northern Border Princess as soon as possible.”
The guard nodded slightly, “Yes.”
Ye Er looked out the window, her heart still restless.
It was as if I could still hear her saying “I do” over and over again.