Chapter 9 Misunderstandings

Upon seeing Zhang Boyuan and Ye Licai, Wen Shi's eyes immediately turned red.

"Little brat, I'll tear you apart!" Wen Shi was about to rush over and attack Ye Licai, but Cai Mama and Ye Tangcai quickly held her back.

"Old lady, what are you doing?" Ye Hewen also hurried over, his face dark as he scolded the kneeling pair, furrowing his brows, "It's already embarrassing enough, and you're still causing a scene!"

"Grandfather, don't be angry," Miao Shi followed behind, calmly trying to placate the situation.

Behind Miao Shi, there was a line of people, including the second branch's Ye Chengxin and his wife, the third branch's Ye Chenggang and his wife, as well as a young girl of fifteen or sixteen, wearing a light pink floral skirt, who was none other than Ye Hewen and Miao Shi's eldest granddaughter, Ye Lingjiao.

Ye Lingjiao was one year older than Ye Tangcai, just about sixteen, with a beautiful appearance resembling Miao Shi, very charming and lovely. When they were young, Ye Tangcai and this young aunt were quite close, but as they grew older and more beautiful, the two girls became increasingly competitive. However, Ye Lingjiao felt inferior to Ye Tangcai, and couldn't help but compete with her, taking advantage of her seniority and not holding back.

But Ye Tangcai couldn't stand being taken advantage of, so over time, the two nieces began to avoid each other and became increasingly at odds. However, in her previous life, the only person who had come to visit her after she was sent to the manor was Ye Lingjiao.

Thinking of this, Ye Tangcai couldn't help but show a hint of a kind smile towards Ye Lingjiao.

Ye Lingjiao was surprised. This niece, who had always been proud of her beauty and difficult to deal with, was actually smiling at her?

They had always been at odds with each other, especially after Ye Tangcai got engaged to the Zhang family. She became so proud, like a peacock, and often teased her.

Yes, this eldest niece had her engagement stolen by the second niece. Now that she was in trouble, she wanted to please her, hoping that she would help her out!

Thinking of this, Ye Lingjiao coldly smiled. When you were proud, you teased me, and now that you're in trouble, you want me to help you? No way!

With this in mind, Ye Lingjiao gave a low hum, tilted her head slightly, and stood beside Miao Shi.

Ye Tangcai saw Ye Hewen and Miao Shi sitting on the grandmaster's chair, with the second and third branches and Ye Lingjiao standing on both sides. However, she didn't see her own father. Ye Tangcai couldn't help but mockingly curl her lips.

"Grandfather, grandmother, the Zhang family has arrived!" Liu Er ran in and said.

As he spoke, a middle-aged couple appeared at the entrance of the main hall. The couple was supported as they entered, both with pale faces and weak steps, looking very ill. They were Zhang Boyuan's parents, Zhang Hong and Meng Shi.

Seeing that their old adversary Zhang Zan had not come, and only two younger members of the family had arrived, Ye Hewen's face changed slightly, showing his displeasure.

"Respectful greetings, Lord Ye." Zhang Hong stepped forward and bowed to Ye Hewen. "Uncle Ye, I'm truly sorry for what happened yesterday! My father wanted to come and apologize in person today, but he is bedridden and unable to get up."

Ye Hewen had originally wanted to figure out how to react appropriately. If he reacted too harshly, it would be bad for both families, as he still wanted to maintain a good relationship with the Zhang family. If he didn't react strongly enough, it would seem like he had no temper and was afraid of this nouveau riche.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Hong came forward to apologize and explained the reason, which slightly eased Ye Hewen's expression.

"Yesterday, our two families were supposed to be united in marriage, but unexpectedly, this incident occurred... Even if my useless son couldn't come, our Zhang family should have sent a wedding sedan to complete the marriage. But unfortunately, we were hit by another disaster. Two nights ago, our house was robbed, and the thief put strong medicine in the water and food, causing everyone in our family to fall ill. My father is currently bedridden because of this."

The thief was naturally his good son, Zhang Boyuan! Zhang Hong was filled with anger! They had carefully chosen a legitimate daughter for him, but he chose to flirt with a shameless illegitimate daughter. And he did it so ruthlessly, using strong medicine! He even targeted his own parents. Such an unfilial son should be kicked to death!

Thinking of this, Zhang Hong couldn't help but rush forward and kick Zhang Boyuan in the back. "You unfilial son, how dare you do such a despicable thing!"

Zhang Boyuan was kicked to the ground, his face turning purple. He raised his head, trembling, "Father... I, I didn't do it!"

"Wu wu..." Ye Licai was also frightened, bowing her head and trembling, "Grandfather, grandmother... we didn't do such a thing..."

"You still deny it!" Wen Shi threw the small brazier in her hand. "You shameless woman, how dare you seduce your brother-in-law and elope? Do you have no shame?"

"Grandfather!" Ye Hewen's face turned red with anger. The Zhang family had already apologized, and this ignorant woman was still saying such things, shifting all the blame onto their own family?

Ye Licai continued to cry, shaking her head and biting her lip, "Aunt, I didn't do it! I really didn't seduce my brother-in-law to elope. Yesterday, I just went out to pick up a gift... It was a hairpin I had ordered at the silver shop. I didn't expect to fall and hit my head, and coincidentally met Zhang Lang... Zhang Lang was just taking me to the clinic..."

"Yes, yes!" Zhang Boyuan nodded repeatedly. "We didn't elope!"

Fell and hit her head? Where was the injury? And taking her to the clinic, did they have to go out of town? These lies were full of loopholes, as if everyone present were three-year-old children!

But Ye Hewen and Zhang Hong, both with red faces, remained silent, apparently wanting to cover up the embarrassment together! Ye Hewen, who prided himself on being from a prestigious family, didn't want his own granddaughter to be someone who would seduce her brother-in-law to elope.

Zhang Hong also claimed to have a clean and upright reputation, but unexpectedly he ended up having an affair with his sister-in-law and eloping, showing disloyalty and lack of filial piety, which completely disgraced the family.

So the two of them tacitly accepted the far-fetched excuse of sending someone to the hospital.

Mrs. Miao drank her tea nonchalantly and clicked her tongue, "This drama just keeps getting better and better."

There was a hint of amusement in the eyes of Ye Chengxin and Mrs. Sun. Since Ye Tangcai was carried into the Chu family's residence yesterday, they knew that everything had been settled.

For the Zhang and Ye families, this was a disgraceful scandal! In order to save face for both families, they had to cover up the embarrassment with a bed of roses. This was a bitter pill to swallow, but they had no choice but to accept it!

Mrs. Wen felt a surge of anger rising in her chest, but it got stuck in her throat. She wanted to scold, but the anger choked her, leaving her dizzy and breathless.

Ye Licai continued to apologize, crying pitifully, "Sister, I... I really didn't mean to. I just wanted to go out and get a hairpin for you, but I ended up... I'm sorry for marrying a commoner!"

Zhang Boyuan anxiously said, "At that time, Licai hit her head... It was a matter of life and death! When I came back, you had already entered the Chu family... If you want to blame someone... blame the thief who broke into our house, preventing us from receiving the bride... and you didn't even wait, you just haphazardly married someone!"

In the end, it turned into Ye Tangcai's fault, and she couldn't help but laugh out of anger.

Zhang Boyuan hurriedly said, "Now... since you have married into the Chu family, we cannot cancel the marriage between our families. I can only marry Licai..."

Ye Tangcai had never seen such shamelessness, "Haha, as long as you are happy."

Upon hearing this, Ye Lingjiao, who was standing next to Mrs. Miao, frowned.

"Rascal..." Mrs. Wen saw Zhang Boyuan actually saying that he would marry Ye Licai in front of her, and suddenly stood up, but her vision went black and she fell straight back.

"Mother!" Ye Tangcai was shocked and quickly supported her, "Quick, help her inside and call the doctor."