Jiaochu

Chapter 114 Birthday Celebrations Upstairs ([-])
"Princess, what's wrong?" Hehe and Lingdang saw that Ye Lingxi didn't look well and were worried that she was not feeling well. They discussed whether they should go back and tell the emperor. Ye Lingxi suddenly shook his head vigorously and took a few deep breaths. , holding small fists, looking like he was ready to sacrifice generously, which made He He and Ling Ding a little confused, and they didn't know whether they should cheer or encourage them.

As soon as Ye Lingxi raised her feet, a voice called out to her. She turned around and saw that it was her second brother.When Ye Lingjue walked over, his steps seemed a little hurried, and his face was still as usual, as calm as running water, as calm as a deep pool, with no obvious expression of joy or anger.After he came over, he said, "If you feel uncomfortable, go back first and I'll go talk to Father." His tone was gentler and more comforting than usual, and his eyes were also a little concerned.Ye Lingxi felt strange when she heard this. She felt a little uncomfortable being stared at by those deep and cold peach blossom eyes. She felt like she was seeing through a hidden secret. She murmured in her heart that her second brother had such a nice look.

"Second brother, Lingxi, why are you all standing outside? Come in quickly." Ye Xingye walked over in high spirits, bursting with infinite vitality like the rising sun, and the rosy smile on his face seemed to be able to attract everyone around him. The flowers, plants and trees are lit up, making people feel warm in their hearts just by looking at them.

Facing her third brother's warm spring smile, Ye Lingxi raised her feet and walked into the building.

When they arrived at the stairs, Ye Lingxi couldn't help but think of the situation when he was dragged up by the guards in his previous life, and sighed subconsciously. Ye Lingjue turned his face and glanced at her, stretched out a hand and said, "I'm holding you to prevent you from falling." ." Ye Xingye immediately realized a new skill as an elder brother, and stretched out a hand. Ye Lingxi looked at the two hands in front of him, and it was not good to hold one.

Walking up the stairs one by one, looking at the exit getting closer and closer, Ye Lingxi felt that the soles of her feet were starting to become weak again. She cursed in her heart for not living up to expectations, and simply bit the tip of her tongue to wake herself up. Things have happened and cannot be changed, so what's the use of feeling sorry for herself? What's important is the present.

After crossing the last flight of stairs, Ye Lingxi once again stood on the top floor of the attic, with a sweeping view of the open scenery, as if it were a world away.She briefly glanced at the railing in front of her, then looked at the surrounding seats, and found that her eldest brother hadn't come yet, and Ye Xingye had turned around and went downstairs before he could finish asking "Where are you going, Lingxi?"

As soon as he arrived downstairs, Ye Lingxi saw a thin figure standing outside. He quickly ran over and called big brother. When Ye Lingxi came over, the festive and bright colors seemed a bit dazzling. Ye Qingran turned her eyes slightly. , showing a bit of sadness in his pale complexion.Ye Lingxi could also feel her eldest brother's mood to some extent. Today was her mother-in-law's birthday. Her eldest brother was probably thinking of his mother. She stretched out her hand to hold the thin hand, and found that the hand was a little cold. , fortunately her fleshy palms were still warm.

The two walked into the building hand in hand. Ye Qingran looked at the hand holding her, and her thin fingers slowly grasped the fleshy little hand, and her expression softened a bit.

Turning around and seeing someone coming up, Ye Xingye waved to the two of them excitedly and said, "Brother Emperor, Lingxi, come over and take a look~"

Ye Lingjue's eyes paused on the hands held by the two of them, and then moved away without leaving a trace.

Ye Lingxi looked at the railing and frowned unconsciously, instinctively rejecting that place. Seeing her third brother still sticking his head out to look out, she still felt nervous in her heart, "Third brother, come here quickly, I have something to say. Let me tell you." She patted her pocket as she spoke.

Ye Xingye ran over immediately. Before he could ask anything, Ye Lingxi grabbed his sleeve and took him to his seat to sit down.After sitting for a while, Ye Xingye turned his head restlessly and looked outside the railing. When he was about to go over to take a look at the scenery, as soon as he stood up, Ye Lingxi grabbed him by the corner of his clothes and sat down.

After a while, a young eunuch led Shen Ning to arrive. The only one who came to the Duke Shen's mansion was the young uncle. Ye Xingye was like a dry fish seeing the noisy living water. After asking for Ye Lingxi's consent with his eyes, Ye Xingye He excitedly ran over to talk to Shen Ning.Next came the Marquis of Ningyang and his eldest son Zhao Ce, the Prince of Pingyang and his wife, Prime Minister Zhou and Zhou Jing and his son, Yan Jiang and Yan Fei's uncle and nephew. Seeing that only Yan Fei came, Ye Xingye couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.Among the six ministers, only Yang Qin, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, and the minister of the Ministry of Etiquette were present. Zheng Mian, the minister of the Ministry of War, was busy with conscription and military pay. Liu Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment had a life case to try. Su Shangshu and Rong Shangshu were busy with the case of Danyang County Governor's dereliction of duty. , but Mrs. Su Shangshu’s wife, Mrs. Gu, arrived with Su Shi, and Mrs. Rong Shangshu’s wife, Mrs. Li, had to take care of a pair of children at home. Rong Jue had been ill since he stopped coming to the Shangshu’s room because he “broke his leg while riding a horse”. His father, Rong Shangshu, was confined at home and could not go anywhere. His eldest sister was also ill, and the wedding was postponed again and again, and it would be New Year's Eve in two months.

After that, the queen came first with Concubine Xiao, Concubine Rong and Concubine Liu. The second princess Ye Yuyao followed Concubine Liu and walked over to take a seat. When passing a table, she glanced at the person behind the table who stood up to salute. After passing by the table, a thin layer of blush covered the small and delicate Guazi's face.

When Ye Lingxi saw Concubine Xiao sitting down, she started to talk. She told the queen that her father dotes on her mother and concubine so much. If she adds another prince in the future, her status will be even higher. He looked at Concubine Liu specifically and asked, "Concubine Liu, do you think so?" He deliberately reminded the other party that they were both concubines and had given birth to a princess. Look at how beautiful Concubine Lan is.

"Your Highness is not young anymore. Maybe in two or three years, my concubine, you will be able to have a grandson." Shen Ning said with a smile.

Hearing the last few words, Ye Lingjue's expression flashed strangely, and Ye Lingxi couldn't help but snicker. When those pair of helpless peach blossom eyes looked over, she lowered her head to look at the table, pretending that nothing happened. look like.

"Wei Chen thinks the girls from Jiangnan are pretty good. They are versatile, well-educated, and have good temperaments." Shen Ning admired.

Concubine Xiao politely replied: "It still depends on the emperor's wishes." She called Zhao Ce over again, praised her a few good words, and then introduced Ye Yuyao to him, "This is the second son of Concubine Liu." Princess, you have never seen her before."

Ye Lingxi said in her heart that in her last life, she had been tempted to marry into the Hou Mansion to gain power, but this time she changed her target to her second sister. Compared to her performance these days, her second sister was better to control.

Ye Yuyao lowered her eyes shyly, Zhao Ce glanced at her, and his eyes quietly slipped to Ye Lingxi. It was Cui who reminded him to pay tribute to the second princess, so he bowed stiffly. As a shy little girl, he felt like he really had nothing in common to talk about.

Seeing Ye Lingxi drawing something on the table with his fingers, Zhao Ce stretched his neck to look over there out of curiosity. Cui coughed to remind him to pay attention to the rules, but it was of no use. Concubine Xiao originally wanted Zhao Ce and Ye Yuyao said a few words, and seeing this situation, she asked Zhao Ce to go back to his seat first.

(End of this chapter)