Chapter 1864: The Frail Young Master's Marriage‑Warding Beautiful Wife 19

What is Da Niu's identity, and who exactly is Lord Sheng behind him?

Ye Yu Ci and Jin Chen didn't figure it out that day; they only knew that after their parents found out, they had Da Niu hung up again and tortured him severely, even more harshly than Ye Yu Ci had done.

When questioned further, Qiao Yan Pei refused to say anything, only telling Ye Yu Ci to keep Jin Chen safe during this time and never let anyone of unknown identity approach.

In everyone's eyes, the delicate Jin Chen, at night, turned his husband over and over several times, truly carrying out 'never leaving his side' to the extreme.

On the eve of New Year's Eve, Jin En Xing, who had gone to the capital to escort the last batch of purchased silk for the year-end, returned to Chuan Ze Cheng together with his elder brother Jin Yu Dong.

At that time, red lanterns were already hung high before the gate of the Jin Manor, and the couplet personally written by Ji Ji De was vigorous and powerful, making the gate look even more imposing.

That early morning, hearing that the carriage had arrived in town, the Jin family waited at the gate to welcome them.

Jin Chen then sauntered over late, hugging his husband from behind and yawning, his tired nasal tone expressing dissatisfaction.

"My elder and second brothers are coming home for New Year's Eve; it's not like some big shot arrived, so why do I have to come out to greet them?"

This complaint was not quiet; facing his parents, Ye Yu Ci couldn't say much, only trying to relax his body so Jin Chen could lean more comfortably.

Qiao Yan Pei had specially changed into a formal long robe, hearing this he looked puzzled: "At the start of the year, your elder brother was granted a marriage by the Emperor in the capital; today is the first time you bring your sister-in-law home, have you forgotten?"

Jin Chen was so tired that dark circles under his eyes became more pronounced; he rested his chin on Ye Yu Ci's shoulder and tilted his head, thinking.

"Forgot."

Qiao Yan Pei: "……"

Ye Yu Ci pressed his lips slightly and hurriedly said: "Mother, I told my husband a couple of days ago; perhaps I got up too early and was too dazed to react."

Jin Chen nodded repeatedly, feeling delighted, and kissed Ye Yu Ci's cheek.

"Ah Ci is right."

Ji Ji De couldn't bear to look, shaking his head at Qiao Yan Pei and whispering: "I thought after Chen'er got married he'd become steadier, at least now that he has a husband."

"Who would have thought that Yu Ci would dote on him even more than we do."

Qiao Yan Pei covered his mouth and laughed, then looked back at the inseparable little couple, and glanced back at his own husband, saying: "This is a good thing."

"Chen'er used to be physically weak and sensitive and introverted, but after marrying, having Yu Ci as company made him much more lively."

Ji Ji De recalled the storehouse being emptied yesterday, his mouth twitching: "That's far more than just being lively."

The carriage convoy slowly came to a stop at the gate.

Forced to ride in the same carriage and forced to watch his elder brother and sister-in-law lovey‑dovey all the way, Jin En Xing was the first to jump down.

"My teeth are sore!"

Jin En Xing said to the inside of the carriage.

He turned around and again took out the oil‑paper packet hidden in his bosom.

"Xiao Chen, look what big brother brought you……"

Jin En Xing happened to see Jin Chen secretly holding hands with Ye Yu Ci behind her back, and the words he was about to say died in his throat.

How could I forget—his younger brother now also has a husband.

Looking at his parents again, even their long robes were the same color, leaving nothing more to say.

Only he would be subjected to triple teaming!

Jin Chen hummed doubtfully, "What did Second Brother say?"

Jin En Xing silently held in his mouth the premium dried fruits brought from the capital, chewing them with clenched teeth.

"Nothing." Suddenly he was annoyed.

Jin Chen gave Jin En Xing a strange look, then turned to whisper in his husband's ear: "You see, I said Second Brother's mood is unpredictable."

Ye Yu Ci's eyes flickered with a smile as he patted Jin Chen's hand: "Second Brother can hear you."

"Then I'll speak louder." Jin Chen grasped Ye Yu Ci's fingers.

Jin En Xing: "……"

Jin Chen suddenly felt a strong aura of pressure from a gaze; looking up, he saw Jin Yu Dong approaching, with his wife Zhao Huai Xian behind him.

The daughter of General An Yuan, heroic and vigorous, paired with his elder brother—a civil official matched with a martial woman—forming a strong‑strong union.

After all, just looking at Jin Yu Dong's large build, no one could associate him with a civil official.

Jin Chen straightened up slightly, still holding Ye Yu Ci's hand without letting go, and gave a weak cough.

"Elder brother, sister‑in‑law, long time no see."

Jin Yu Dong frowned, raised his hand and patted Jin Chen's shoulder: "You got married, and I wasn't there—do you know why?"

Jin Chen gave his elder brother another strange look.

"I don't know."

"How would I know where to go."

Ye Yu Ci sensed that Jin Yu Dong's aura was overly stern, slightly furrowed his brows, and assumed he was dissatisfied with Jin Chen.

"All right, Xiao Chen is already in poor health—what are you scaring him for?"

Zhao Huai Xian had just paid respects to the parents, and in an instant saw this scene; she hurriedly glanced at the modest Ye Yu Ci.

"Your elder brother is straightforward; he was only concerned about… the marriage‑warding matter, but hearing En Xing say you're happy now, he's relieved."

Qiao Yan Pei laughed: "We kept this marriage‑warding matter from your elder brother, never expecting him to find out, yet in the letter he gave your father a good scolding."

Ji Ji De snorted coldly, yet stroked his short beard with a smile.

Jin Chen let out an 'eh' and also patted his elder brother's shoulder: "Ah Ci treats me well—you can relax!"

Jin Yu Dong's face was full of black lines: "I'm not worried about that."

Jin Chen held his husband tightly in his arms and said solemnly: "I treat Ah Ci well too—you can relax."

Jin Yu Dong glanced at Ye Yu Ci, then at him standing together with his younger brother, and gave a slight nod,

The item Zhao Huai Xian passed over was placed in Ye Yu Ci's hand, her tone also warm and familiar.

"As for the marriage‑warding affair, we've already figured it all out; Xiao Chen's health is poor, so looking after him inevitably takes extra effort—this is top‑grade tonic ginseng from the Imperial Medical Institute, a belated wedding gift."

Ye Yuchi suddenly understood, stiffly took the gift box, her heart filled with mixed feelings.

"Thank you…… older brother and older sister-in-law."

Her mind had been poisoned at the Ye household, and she thought that even such a warm Jin residence could not avoid having brothers discord.

Jin Yu Dong actually felt that the ritual marriage to ward off bad luck was unfair to him.

But upon further thought, what lay hidden beneath his mild reproach of Jin Chen was actually Jin Yu Dong's concern for his younger brother.

Because the ritual marriage to ward off bad luck had gradually improved Jin Chen's health, this gift came to be.

But even so, Ye Yuchi felt a great sense of being respected.

"Ah Ci, let's go catch up on sleep; older brother and older sister-in-law still have a long talk with our parents, they can't reach us."

Jin Chen, taking the chance when they had all walked inside, turned and embraced Ye Yuchi, letting out a yawn; as he spoke, his breath sprayed onto her neck, and the warmth also transferred to her.

Ye Yuchi couldn't help but also hold Jin Chen tightly, "Husband, you're really good."

"Hmm……"

Jin Chen thought for a moment; although he didn't know why his husband suddenly said that, he still nodded.

"Then kiss me." Jin Chen said quite frankly.

Ye Yuchi's ear tip, like white jade, flushed red; her lips touched the edge of Jin Chen's lips, lightly tracing the contour.

From calculation to genuine affection, Ye Yuchi's inner anxiety was known only to herself; the better her husband and the Jin family treated her, the more the initial malicious thoughts—filled with calculation and even earnest hope for her early death—were tormented into sharper anguish.

Only by compensating her husband with all her thoughts and feelings beyond revenge, making up for them in this household, could her remaining kindness be slightly eased.

【Detected Villain Blackening Value -5, total 80!】

【Detected Villain Heartthrob Value +5, total 55!】