Chapter 1854: The Frail Young Master's Blissful Bride 09

As for Fourth Sister, this gift of yours is…… a prescription for having children.

Ye Yuchi showed no restraint in her mocking gaze toward Ye Hui, saying, "You exchanged handkerchiefs with Young Madam Su, yet behind her back you hooked up with Young Master Su, and even fantasized about bearing a child to force your way up."

As an elder brother, you should think about your sister's happiness; this conception prescription is quite effective.

"Shut up!" Ye Hui, having her biggest secret exposed—especially by a man—felt a tremendous shame wash over her, making her tremble all over.

You…… you're spitting blood!

Then dare you say you haven't done it?

Ye Yuchi's expression turned icy in an instant, like the most venomous sharp needle, pricking Ye Hui until she felt panicked and fearful.

Ye Chang rolled up his sleeves in anger, having long forgotten why Ye Yuchi was here today, shouting, "Ye Yuchi! Have you lost your mind? Let this young master see how I'll teach you a lesson!"

Ye Yuchi stood unmoving, all sharpness fading away, leaving only indifference.

"Third Brother, are you going to hit me?"

"What, this young master can't still hit you? You and your father are both good-for-nothing……"

"What are you doing?"

Jin Chen's voice came over, and immediately Second Aunt's terrified reprimand followed: "Chang'er! What are you doing?!"

Ye Chang froze, eyes wide as he watched Ye Yuchi's expression collect itself, worriedly looking toward the quickly approaching Jin Chen.

"Husband, have you been waiting anxiously?"

Jin Chen pulled Ye Yuchi to his side, displeased: "We agreed it would only be a moment, Ah Ci, how did you deceive me?"

"I also wanted to return early to see my husband, but Third Brother……"

Ye Yuchi trailed off, eyes downcast with a hint of desolation, her sense of loss showing plainly.

Jin Chen understood, giving Ye Chang a half-smile, happy to go along with his own husband.

"I see, you Ye family members are really bullying people too much."

Second Aunt drew a deep breath at those words, and under Elder Madam's angry glare hurried over, saying, "It's a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding, Young Master Jin."

"I'm just sick, not blind." Jin Chen gave her a glare.

Madam Ye's eyes, sharp as knives, sliced toward Ye Chang and Ye Hui; she knew that if this young master couldn't get justice for Ye Yuchi today, he surely wouldn't let it rest.

"Virtuous nephew, since Ye Chang and his sister are clueless, how to deal with them is up to your word; giving them a lesson will suffice."

Second Aunt still wanted to say something, but Madam Ye's gaze stopped her, and unwillingly she fell silent.

Jin Chen didn't know these two people, so he turned his gaze to his husband instead.

"Ah Ci, how will you deal with them? As you wish." Jin Chen took Ye Yuchi's hand and shook it, his attitude also considerate: "Just say what you want, don't feel sad."

Ye Yuchi's original intention was exactly that, so she deliberately chose a path where she would run into them; hearing these clearly supportive words, she still couldn't suppress the soft, sour feeling inside.

When has anyone ever protected him like this?

He couldn't help but grip Jin Chen's hand tightly, his phoenix eyes slightly reddening, "Thank you, husband."

"What thanks, no thanks—protecting you is naturally what I ought to do."

Jin Chen spoke solemnly, and in front of everyone he embraced Ye Yuchi, his tall, slender frame perfectly able to hold the forlorn husband, his words meant for others to hear.

"Whoever treats you poorly is looking down on me."

Ye Chang panicked terribly inside, yet it was clearly Ye Yuchi who first did the wrong deed.

But how could he dare to speak the facts?

He could only swallow his bitterness like a mute eating coptis.

But who would have guessed that the words Ye Yuchi would say next would leave not a shred of face, intending to destroy all his promising life!

Ye Yuchi leaned slightly against Jin Chen's shoulder, not even lifting her eyes, as if lightly disposing of a slave who had made a mistake.

"I've heard the rumors that Third Brother loves to linger at Flower Moon; presumably a marriage alliance, the Governor's Second Young Lady should also be in the know."

He suddenly chuckled, sneering at the utterly flustered Ye Chang, his phoenix eyes sharp: "Besides, there's no need to trouble Third Brother—I and my husband will visit the Governor's Residence in a few days as guests, and I will certainly bring the news then."

"As for beatings and scolding, my husband has just woken; I don't want to invite any ill fortune, so I'll waive it."

Jin Chen nodded, as if he couldn't see Ye Chang's collapse at all, "Ah Ci is truly kind."

Ye Yuchi glanced at Jin Chen in surprise, unable to suppress a laugh, holding it in for a moment and nearly breaking composure.

Jin Chen naturally wrapped his arms around Ye Yuchi's waist, brows and eyes smiling, the warm neck rubbed by her cheek, showing great intimacy.

But Ye Yuchi only then blushed, gave a light cough, straightened her body, and ignored Second Aunt's plea.

"As for Fourth Sister…… she's just too young to know anything, let's let it go for today."

Ye Hui let out a deep breath, her gaze toward Ye Yuchi now only fear, not knowing when her secret would be exposed.

Such torment for her—how could it not be considered punishment?

Madam Ye also didn't know about this matter; seeing Second Aunt crying bitterly, she simply agreed on her own.

"The kitchen has prepared lunch; virtuous nephew and nephew Yuchi, let's go to the Plum Blossom Pavilion to eat."

Jin Chen yawned, and whispered to Ye Yuchi by her ear, "I had Duo Yu bring the poison-testing needles; don't worry, nothing will happen."

Ye Yuchi chuckled, and raised the corners of her mouth, "All right."

Madam Ye led them to the Plum Blossom Pavilion, and gave a glance to the old grandma to ask Ye Lao San whether he had settled the matter.

——

Before lunch, Jin Chen, on the pretext of wanting to look at Ye Yuchi's former courtyard, dragged his husband into a somewhat secluded, even desolate garden, ignoring Ye Bing Tian's obstruction.

"What's the husband coming here for, out of the blue?"

Ye Yuchi really feared he would catch cold, so behind Jin Chen she tightened his thick fox fur, and had Duo Yu bring the hand-warming brazier from the carriage.

"Ah Ci, did you used to live here? The Ye family really treats you badly."

Jin Chen wasn't cold at all, but hearing that, he simply turned and embraced Ye Yuchi's waist, looking into his eyes with undisguised heartache.

"Ah Ci, returning to her natal home today, she's not happy at all."

Ye Yuchi blinked her eyelashes lightly, subconsciously hiding it, "I didn't."

"There is, I saw it." Jin Chen's cool fingertip pressed against Ye Yuchi's lip corner, "Ah Ci, don't give the shop to the Ye family; that's my betrothal gift for marrying you, it belongs to you."

Ye Yuchi did not return Jin Chen's embrace, merely lifted her hand slightly and unconsciously rubbed his fox fur twice.

"Husband, did you... see through my scheme just now?"

"What nonsense," Jin Chen slightly lifted his chin, foreheads touching Ye Yuchi's, and whispered softly, "Ah Ci, you are my husband."

"Mm..."

The tail of Ye Yuchi's responding sound trembled slightly.

"So, you want to make the Ye family's life difficult; I will naturally cooperate with you, but don't hide it from me, okay?"

Jin Chen's voice was very soft; after saying that, he lightly coughed twice, but Ye Yuchi felt infinite tolerance from it.

Ye Yuchi closed her eyes, the raised but still suspended arm still returned Jin Chen's embrace, slightly relaxing her tense body, her throat feeling as if blocked, she choked.

【Detected Villain Heartthrob Value +5, total 15!】

【Detected Villain Blackening Value -3, total 95!】