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Chapter 16: Provoking Eldest Sister, Asking For a Beating!
The impeachment matter seemed to have ended with the emperor's indifferent punishment, but its aftermath continued far beyond that point. Before even reaching home after court, news of what transpired during the early morning assembly had spread like wildfire throughout the capital’s noble families. Even more bizarrely, rumors began circulating that Secretary Ye sold off his daughter for personal gain and instructed his fourth daughter, known as the first beauty in the capital city, to seduce Prince Li. When one person speaks a lie, it becomes truth when a hundred people say the same thing. Everywhere he went, Secretary Ye seemed to feel an unusual gaze from others. In the end, he could only endure his frustration and hurriedly concluded his business before returning home.
When Qingshuang gleefully recounted these rumors to Ye Li, she merely smiled indifferently and dismissed them. However, inside, she was worried that this might cause trouble for her uncle. But Uncle Number Two wasn't an impulsive fool; if he had done it, there must be his reasons behind it. Yet, Ye Li found it surprising that her father didn’t blame her over the matter. After all, Secretary Ye came home in a rage yesterday and even Wang Shi (his wife) and Ye Ying suffered as well. Perhaps he did not intend to blame her; after all, he had stormed into Qingyi Pavilion yesterday, but left without saying anything.
Perhaps he suddenly felt remorse Leafing through the plain furnishings in the room with a nonchalant glance, Ye Li thought idly.
Sitting leisurely by the window embroidering, a purple iris flower gradually took shape under her needle. Embroidery requires patience, and as a former sniper, Ye Li was never short of that virtue. In this life, starting from age six, her mother personally taught her embroidery, and over the years she had grown to love it. With her previous memories, Ye Li naturally possessed more experience and insight than most in this era, making the things under her needle imbue a unique charm and vitality compared to others.
A commotion could be faintly heard from the courtyard, and Ye Li frowned as she looked up. "Qingxia, what's going on outside"
"Miss, it’s Young Master Rong who has returned. He is shouting to see Miss outside," Qingxia replied respectfully.
Ye Li smiled faintly, put her embroidery needle aside on the silk fabric, and stood up. "Go take a look." Ye Rong was the only male in the entire Ye residence, currently eleven years old, attending a renowned school in the capital city. Influenced by Lady Wang, Ye Rong had never liked his half-sister Ye Li since childhood. After Lady Xu’s passing, as the sole boy and legitimate heir in the household, he treated Ye Li even more disdainfully. It was rare for him to see her more than a few times a year; it was unheard of that he would come looking for her himself. Naturally, this had something to do with yesterday’s incident where Lady Wang and Ye Ying were scolded by their father. He had just returned from school today and couldn’t wait to fight for his mother and sister.
Before they even left the room, Qingshuang’s argumentative voice could be heard: "How dare you! You’re just a lowly servant girl, yet you dare to stop me! Beware that I’ll sell you to a brothel!" Ye Rong glared fiercely at the green-clad maid in front of him.
Others might respect Young Master Rong as the sole heir, but Qingshuang didn’t show such deference. She rolled her big eyes and looked up at Ye Rong with a cold smile: "Even if I’m lowly, I am Miss’s servant girl. Beating or selling me is not something you can decide. Forcing your way into your legitimate sister’s courtyard—this must be the etiquette you learned in school! Truly excellent teaching and learning!"
"Filthy maid! Teach her a lesson!" Ye Rong, in a fit of rage, directed his servants to punish Qingshuang.
"Rong兒, what are you doing" Ye Li walked out of the courtyard and looked indifferently at the tense young man in front of her. Her gaze fell on the two servants holding Qingshuang's hand. "Let go." The two servants who were holding onto Qingshuang seemed to be burned by fire, quickly withdrew their hands, and hid behind Ye Rong. Seeing that his people around him were so useless, Ye Rong felt ashamed and grumbled at Ye Li, "Third Sister, your girl is very impolite. I will teach her a lesson for you."
Ye Li coldly watched him. "I will take care of the people around me myself. If you have free time, you might as well learn some rules." Looking at Ye Rong's appearance, Ye Li understood why her father loved and hated this son. He was their only offspring but unfortunately he had no brains. Even Wang Shi had the delusion that her son could compete with the second young master of the Liu family. The Second Young Master of the Liu Family was already sixteen years old and a famous literary youth in the capital, who went alone to Li Shan Academy this year for his education. Both the Liu family and his teachers and classmates expected great things from him; he was clearly a potential top imperial examination candidate. In contrast, Ye Rong, her half-brother, seemed to be just another idle rich kid without any prospects in the capital. Since childhood, Ye Rong had been pampered by Lady Ye Laofo and Wang Shi. Even his elder sister and fourth younger sister dared not speak to him like this before. At these words, Ye Rong immediately jumped up as if he was a cat whose fur had just caught fire and angrily pointed at Ye Li: "How dare you say such things about me! I will tell my grandmother that you must be punished!"
It would be undignified to argue with this kind of child. Ye Li has never understood how a family like the Ye family, which was not a prominent lineage but still influential in the capital, could raise such an idiotic person as Ye Rong. She didn't bother with the furious boy and turned around to go back to her room, saying: "Please have Master Rong leave."
"Ye Li, you stop right there!" Ye Rong was extremely angry. "How shameless of you! It's clear that your uncle-in-law, the Prince of Li, doesn't want you anymore, yet you make your uncle speak ill of Father to Emperor and ruin Mother and Fourth Sister's reputation. You deserve to be abandoned by the Prince of Li for being so treacherous…"
"Wicked brat! Keep quiet!" Ye Rong, carried away by his anger, didn't see the coldness in Ye Li’s eyes or the faint smile that played at her lips. He only realized something was wrong when a loud roar came from behind him and he turned around stiffly to find everyone around him kneeling on the ground trembling. His usually amiable father was glaring at him with a dark expression. "Father…"
"What excellent upbringing you have in this office of grand secretary's residence! A mere son, born illegitimate and legitimized later, dares to openly insult his elder half-sister who is the legitimate daughter of the family. Truly enlightening," said a handsome youth accompanying Grand Secretary Ye with disdain.
Upon hearing this, Secretary Ye's expression became even uglier. "What are you still standing there for Don't tell me you're going to let this beast get away Give him twenty strokes of the cane!"
Hearing his father’s words, Rong was immediately terrified and screamed out loud as he punched and kicked at the two servants who rushed over. "Father… Father… I know that I am wrong…" Unfortunately, being young and weak, how could he match up to these strong and capable servants He was quickly dragged away to receive his punishment.
Ye Li’s expression remained calm but her eyes shone with rare delight as she hurried over. "Have you come to see me, Father Auntie, Brother What brings you here"
Seeing his daughter being so respectful and courteous towards him while showing such affectionate familiarity in front of outsiders, Secretary Ye felt a strange uneasiness in his heart. However, when he thought about the humble setup in Ye Li’s courtyard, he just couldn’t bring himself to act on it. Instead, he smiled at them and said, "Qingfeng and your auntie came to see you so I accompanied them here."
Xu Qingfeng gave a cold laugh and said, “Indeed we did. If we hadn’t come today, how would we have known about the kind of life my little sister is living in Ye Manor” Secretary Ye’s smile froze as he looked at the icy Xu夫人和不善的徐清鋒，有些下不來台。“
Ye Li smiled faintly and stepped forward to take Xu夫人冰冷的臉色和一臉不善的徐清鋒。
Ye Li淡淡笑道，上前拉著徐夫人的手，“舅母，彆在門口站著了。咱們進去喝杯茶吧。”
以下是修正後的翻譯：
Upon hearing this, Secretary Ye's expression became even uglier. "What are you still standing there for Don't tell me you're going to let this beast get away Give him twenty strokes of the cane!"
Hearing his father’s words, Rong was immediately terrified and screamed out loud as he punched and kicked at the two servants who rushed over. "Father… Father… I know that I am wrong…" Unfortunately, being young and weak, how could he match up to these strong and capable servants He was quickly dragged away to receive his punishment.
Ye Li’s expression remained calm but her eyes shone with rare delight as she hurried over. "Have you come to see me, Father Auntie, Brother What brings you here"
Seeing his daughter being so respectful and courteous towards him while showing such affectionate familiarity in front of outsiders, Secretary Ye felt a strange uneasiness in his heart. However, when he thought about the humble setup in Ye Li’s courtyard, he just couldn’t bring himself to act on it. Instead, he smiled at them and said, "Qingfeng and your auntie came to see you so I accompanied them here."
Xu Qingfeng gave a cold laugh and said, “Indeed we did. If we hadn’t come today, how would we have known about the kind of life my little sister is living in Ye Manor” Secretary Ye’s smile froze as he looked at Xu夫人冰冷的臉色和一臉不善的徐清鋒。
Ye Li smiled faintly and stepped forward to take Xu夫人的手. "Auntie, don’t stand by the door. Let's go inside for some tea."
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