CHAPTER 845: CHAPTER 843: SHOWING SONG PING’S HOUSEHOLD WHO’S BOSS

Although Ye Yuan was young, he had already received a gift upon meeting, and after expressing his gratitude, he struggled to get down, stuffing the item into Ye Xinyan’s arms, immediately shedding his well-behaved demeanor to become a rambunctious little rascal.

His big eyes darting around, finding novelty in everything he saw. Eventually, he clung to a chair beside Ye Xinyan, laboriously trying to climb up, as if he wanted to sit on it.

This nearly melted Lady Qin’s heart, and when she looked at Ye Xinyan, her gaze was filled with even more evident expectation and eagerness. Ye Xinyan retreated repeatedly, not caring about her image.

Ye Yuan, this brat, just yesterday cried so miserably, she casually agreed to take him in, but here he was causing a fuss and giving her a headache.

Look at her mother-in-law’s expression, probably wishing she could be pregnant already.

Sure enough, after letting Ye Yuan make noise for a while, Lady Qin reached out to Ye Yuan, "Come, in auntie’s room there’s freshly made Sugar Horns, auntie will take Brother Yuan to eat."

Even before Ye Yuan followed, Lady Qin waved at Jiang Yifan and Ye Xinyan, "Go ahead, hurry up, what are you two standing around here for? Go do your own things! No sense at all."

Um, who is standing around stupidly? Ye Xinyan suspiciously looked at Jiang Yifan, then thought about herself; neither of them seemed stupid at all.

She hesitated for a moment, then said, "Is there anything you need, Mother? Please instruct me freely."

Isn’t it said that the new wife is supposed to prepare soups and meals or something? If she hides back in her room now, is it somewhat inappropriate?

Lady Qin gestured even more decisively, "Though we don’t have many staff in the mansion, we’re not short to the point where we need you to work. You were exhausted all day yesterday, you must be tired. Go back and rest with Yuanfan."

Ye Xinyan was genuinely dumbfounded at this moment.

Mother-in-law, the way you speak... seems a bit overwhelming, is it appropriate to say something that might be misinterpreted?

Ye Xinyan felt her face heating up, while Ye Yuan drooled, biting his finger, glancing at Ye Xinyan, then at Lady Qin, before shamefully pulling his nurse to follow Lady Qin to eat Sugar Horns.

Jiang Yifan held Ye Xinyan’s hand, chuckling softly as they walked back.

Ye Xinyan felt annoyed, and angrily asked, "What’s so funny?"

Jiang Yifan was even more amused, and whispered, "Ah Yan, can’t you see, Mother wants a grandson."

Seriously? Ye Xinyan was very frustrated.

Her mother-in-law’s way of expressing emotions is just too unreserved, after all, it’s her first day entering the door, can’t she leave her a little dignity?

In the end, Jiang Yifan immediately dealt her a blow: "Mother probably thinks, as a Lady of the Jiang Family, seven years without adding even one child, is quite inefficient. That’s why she’s anxious."

This is false accusation, isn’t it? Ye Xinyan immediately frowned: "How can my efficiency be blamed? Clearly it’s you..." Ye Xinyan paused, tongue-tied, face flushed.

Dang, she fell into a trap, right? No wonder they say, you should think before you speak, not rush; the ancients never lied.

Jiang Yifan was almost laughing till he ran out of breath; such good fortune compelled him, despite Ah Yan’s daggers of looks, to laugh heartily. He had no son, Ah Yan said, it’s his inefficiency... hahaha, now he’ll show her what efficiency is.

Ye Xinyan glared at Jiang Yifan, looked at the increasingly distant maids, shook off Jiang Yifan’s hand furiously, filled with self-loathing: Why does she have such a loose mouth?

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Apart from that foolish Ye Hongyang and Lady of Liu’s lineage, Ye Yuan almost had a universally beloved aura.

After lunch and a nap, Ye Yuan played all over the house and garden again, and only then did Lady Qin reluctantly send Ye Yuan onto the carriage, even assigning four of Jiang Yifan’s servants to accompany him back home.

The reason being Duke An’s young son is a precious gem, no room for any mistakes.

Having sent off the child, looking at Jiang Yifan and Ye Xinyan, she found them particularly disagreeable, "Why are you two mixed up again? Quickly go and rest."

Ye Xinyan’s forehead was furrowed with no way to relax, having this brat Ye Yuan causing a fuss, she was clearly disliked by her mother-in-law.

Without turning around, Lady Qin continued, "You and Brother Yuan have a good relationship, though now not together, you might inevitably miss him. Invite him over more often to play, if visits are inconvenient, stay for a few days is also doable."

Daughter-in-law doesn’t miss that little traitor, they don’t have a good relationship! With such partiality, daughter-in-law can’t get on well with him.

As the saying goes: Without comparison there’s no harm, now the more Lady Qin favors Ye Yuan, the less she favors Ye Xinyan. But she dared not express dissatisfaction.

Ye Xinyan promptly agreed and thanked her mother-in-law graciously.

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Considering Jiang Yifan and Ye Xinyan’s good conduct, on the third day of returning home, the two received a warm welcome from Duke An’s Mansion.

They paid respects to Duke An and the Duchess, each taking their seats.

Watching his grandson-in-law and granddaughter, Duke An was filled with joy: "Xinyan’s courtyard is waiting for you, if you feel tired, you can rest anytime. Xinyan, accompany your grandmother for a chat first, Yuanfan come with me, Brother Jia and Brother Shun arrived early, waiting in the outer courtyard."

Jiang Yifan readily saluted and took leave of the Duchess, delighted to follow Duke An to the outer courtyard, yet inwardly felt quite melancholic.

Ah Yan’s courtyard, he previously had to be cautious, waiting for people to leave before lingering in it. Even if something important arose to discuss with Ah Yan, Song Ping’s Household was extremely vigilant to retreat, making him feel quite restrained.

Now able to openly rest with Ah Yan indoors, able to confidently dismiss unrelated people... he longed for this experience, and meanwhile staunchly lowers his head in front of Song Ping’s Household, the thought alone made him happy.

Alas, today marked Ah Yan’s first return since marriage, the chance to rest together in Jinlan Garden, witness Song Ping’s Household’s expressions was slim.

Next time then, he could only hope for the next opportunity.

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Time flew swiftly, soon it was Zhou Biyao’s wedding day, due to widely known differing camps, Jiang Yifan naturally wasn’t allowed to congratulate Wong Qiao, yet Ye Xinyan faced no such obstacle here.

Not to mention Zhou Biyao was still working at Guangsha Construction; even if she wasn’t, with her status as Miss Ye, now Grandma Jiang, she was as renowned and willful as ever, who would dare express dissatisfaction towards her?

Several days before Zhou Biyao’s wedding, Ye Xinyan constantly visited the Zhou family, having long helped Zhou Biyao try on her makeup, securing her confidence.

After being styled by Ye Xinyan, Zhou Biyao’s beauty received praises from Madam Liang and many relatives of the Zhou family, yet Ye Xinyan wasn’t entirely optimistic about how it felt to Lady Zhao.

Lady Zhao, young as a widow, raising a posthumous child, surely blocked out beauty and glamour, grimly enduring her youthful years.

She must believe, proper women would not excessively pursue facial beauty. She was already married, yet still adorned in loveliness, in her understanding, it surely wasn’t indicative of staying peacefully.