Chapter 38: Ye Li Kidnapped
o and asked: "Xiaoyao, are you really not bothered" For fun, Ye Li looked at the solemn man in front of her with a playful smile. After staring at Ye Li for a long time, Moxiu Yao suddenly grabbed her...The Imperial Capital Ode 38. Ye Li Kidnapped
Chapter 38 - Ye Li Kidnapped
When Ye Li and Ye Zhen arrived at Ye Ying's courtyard, they found her picking out beautiful ornaments on a table with Madam Wang. Seeing the two sisters come together, Ye Ying was surprised but quickly hid it as she smiled and went to meet them. "Elder Sister, Third Sister, what brings you here" Ye Zhen chuckled and said, "I heard that my fourth sister was busy so I stopped by at your place for a while, Third Sister. Since you were also coming over we decided to come together." Ye Ying replied with a faint smile, "What is Elder Sister saying What business could I possibly have Please sit down, Elder Sister and Third Sister."
Following behind the two, Ye Li raised her eyebrows in interest. This was the first time she had seen Ye Ying truly talk to her sisters without any arrogance at all. Especially towards a sister born from a concubine who she normally looked down upon; it seemed that Old Lady’s methods were indeed not to be underestimated, as she managed to change Ye Ying so much in such a short period of time. Facing Ye Ying's warm and friendly greeting, even Ye Zhen felt somewhat uncomfortable. She stared at her for several moments before allowing her to lead them inside where she paid respects to Madam Wang, "Greetings Mother."
"Madame," Ye Li gave a polite bow.
Sister Wang watched Ye Li's calm and composed demeanor with clenched teeth. Although she had been promoted to the position of principal wife for many years, Ye Li had never addressed her as "Mother." While she did not want Xu Ni's daughters to call her "Mother," in reality, only Ye Li was a legitimate daughter in the Ye family. This situation often made Sister Wang feel that her status as head matriarch lacked legitimacy and authority. In the past, she had tried to influence Lord Ye through subtle persuasion, but no matter how hard she tried, Lord Ye never insisted on changing anything regarding this matter.
"Mother, Ying'er is chatting with my elder and third sister. If you have other matters to attend to, please go ahead," said Ye Ying as she pulled Sister Wang's hand affectionately. Sister Wang looked at her beautiful daughter indulgently and proudly; she felt much better now because in the end, hadn't she won One of her daughters was a noblewoman in the palace, while another was the legitimate consort to Li Prince. Her son would eventually be the master of the Ye family. Xu Ni had died early on, and her biological daughter could only marry into an incapacitated prince's household, whereas her adopted daughter could only become a concubine. "Alright, you sisters should chat properly. I still have some matters to take care of in front," said Sister Wang as she got up. The three sisters accompanied Sister Wang out and then Ye Ying quickly pulled Ye Zhen and Ye Li back down to sit. Apologetically, she said, "Elder sister, Third Sister, my behavior was inappropriate before. I hope you can forgive me."
Ye Zhen looked at Ye Li with a puzzled expression and smiled as she replied, "Fourth Sister is being too humble. As family sisters, there's no need to be so formal. In the future, elder sister will still rely on Fourth Sister."
Ye Ying smiled and said, "Grandmother is right, we should support each other since we're all sisters. Elder Sister doesn't have to mention relying on anyone."
Sitting quietly by the side, Ye Li listened as they exchanged pleasantries but had a rough idea of what Old Lady Ye must've told Ye Ying. However, she was still surprised that Ye Ying would listen so carefully to Old Lady Ye's teachings. Of course, she also believed in another saying: it’s easier to change one’s circumstances than one’s nature. Even if Ye Ying followed Old Lady Ye's advice, her personality wouldn't suddenly transform in such a short time. It seemed some things had happened recently that she wasn’t aware of.
In the dead of night, despite it being late for bed, the Grand Secretary Manor was still bustling with preparations for the impending wedding. Even in Ye Li’s quiet and refined residence, the young maids were somewhat excited; after all, the marriage of the fourth Miss to Li Prince's household was a great event that would bring them substantial rewards from above. Ye Li dismissed her attendants as usual, picked up an unfinished book, and sat by the lamp reading while occasionally writing with her brush. After some time, the distant commotion gradually subsided. Feeling somewhat weary, she rubbed her temples, straightened her posture in her chair, which then slowly tilted to one side. Her tranquil gaze grew sleepy, and finally blinking, she succumbed to sleep. The cold room was silent except for the occasional crackling of the lamp wick.
After a long while, a shadow darted out from the Clarity Courtyard. It seemed very familiar with the layout of the compound and easily avoided the guards, leaping over the courtyard wall and disappearing into the night. Inside the Clarity Courtyard, in the cold and elegant閨房 (study/living room), there was no longer any sign of its owner; only a book left open on the ground beside the desk remained.
Suburbs of the Capital City
In a dark forest, a tall black figure carrying a long object穿梭 (wove) through the trees. He stopped when he saw a towering silhouette standing不遠處 (not far away).
"You’re late," said the man under the shadow in a deep voice.
"No, you’re early," replied the black-clad figure with a laugh, his tone sounded rather languid. He looked at the indistinct figure across from him with a mocking gaze. "I heard that Miss Fourth of the Ye Family is the most beautiful lady in the capital city, but I didn’t expect that you have no interest in her and instead paid money to steal the third miss who has neither talent nor looks. Or... Is it actually this Third Miss who is a true beauty Earlier I was in a hurry and couldn’t see clearly; now taking a look isn't bad." He then put down the person he had been carrying on his shoulder, and gently brushed away the hair that covered the sleeping person's face.
"That's enough! You can leave now," the man said, his voice laced with anger.
The black-clad figure shrugged and smiled. "Since that’s the case, I wish you good luck." Without further ado, he gently placed the woman on the ground and disappeared into the forest with a few leaps.
Someone in the shadows observed the woman lying on the ground for a moment before stepping out from under the tree shade. In the dim night, a stern face became visible, glaring fiercely at the beautiful girl who now appeared somewhat terrifying in the darkness. "Ye Li, don’t blame this King for being heartless," he growled menacingly. "Blame your own bad luck! Even if I discard something, it should not be picked up by Mo Xiuyao!" He reached out to grab her collar but suddenly felt a sharp pain at his neck and everything went black as he collapsed. The unconscious girl opened her clear eyes, casually pushing away the person who had fallen towards her, completely ignoring the sound of impact behind her.
Ye Li tidied herself up calmly before looking down at the man who was laid on the ground with a hint of disappointment. She thought someone might want to harm her when she noticed something wrong in the room, but it turned out to be Mo Jingli and his reason was so foolish. Circling around Mo Jingli once, Ye Li seriously pondered whether Prince Li had mental issues after being raised by his imperial brother. After giving up on trying to figure him out, she casually took a ball of inconspicuous thread from her sleeve and quickly bound the person lying on the ground.
Seeing that the man was securely tied up, Ye Li nodded in satisfaction. Despite its unassuming appearance, this thread had excellent strength and flexibility. Unless Mo Jingli possessed extraordinary inner skills, no ordinary person could break it with their bare hands. She felt even more confident about her binding method since he would only be saved if he had bone manipulation techniques or someone else came to rescue him. It was unclear whether Mo Jingli brought his guards along when doing such sneaky things, but considering the current situation, they were likely not present. Ye Li hoped that he could make it in time for tomorrow’s wedding ceremony as she irresponsibly thought to herself. She finally vented her frustration by kicking the unconscious man once before heading back into the forest following her memory. take him to the northwest. Qingyun Scholar is now idle and can help educate them."Both Leng Haoyu and Meng Yun were delighted; since they had children, they always stayed in the capital city. This wa...