162: Chapter 87 Mid-Autumn_4 162: Chapter 87 Mid-Autumn_4 He walked up to Ye Shijie and gave him a hearty pat on the shoulder, “I’ve heard about your situation, and on my way here, I heard quite a few people singing your praises.
Not bad, you’ve brought honor to our old Ye Family!”
This man was none other than Ye Shijie’s second uncle, Old Master the Second of the Ye Family of Xiangyang, Ye Mingxuan.
Ye Shijie glanced behind Ye Mingxuan, not seeing anyone else, he asked with so doubt, “Second Uncle, how co it’s just you?
Where’s father?”
At this point, Ye Mingxuan’s brow furrowed slightly, and the joy he had shown just a mont earlier faded a bit, as he said, “Your grandmother has been in poor health; she passed out at ho a few months ago and now needs soone by her side at all tis.
There has also been so trouble with our business in Xiangyang, not to ntion your father, even your third uncle has returned to Xiangyang.”
“What?” Ye Shijie was startled, “What happened?”
“It’s nothing too serious,” Ye Mingxuan regained his composure, and patted Ye Shijie on the head, “I’ve co here to bring you so silver notes and to tie up the business matters in Yanjing City.
Now that you are an official, there will be many places where silver is necessary.
Although it’s said that wealth should not be exposed, you still need to spend where it’s due, and our family is not lacking that bit of silver.”
Still a bit uneasy, Ye Shijie asked, “Second Uncle, are you sure there’s nothing wrong?
I want to go back and see grandmother.”
“You’ve just taken office not long ago; where would you find the ti to go back to Xiangyang?
Don’t worry, your grandmother doesn’t have any serious illness.
You should just stay in Yanjing City for now.
Once you’ve established yourself here, it wouldn’t be difficult for our family to relocate to Yanjing City.
Here, I’m thinking that might have to wait until you’ve been promoted to Third Rank, which could actually happen in three to five years.” He stroked his chin, pondering.
Ye Shijie was sowhat speechless.
After thinking for a mont, he said to Ye Mingxuan, “Second Uncle, do you still rember my aunt?”
Ye Mingxuan was slightly taken aback, looking at Ye Shijie.
The Ye Family had three sons and one daughter, the only daughter being Ye Zhenzhen, who was also his sister.
But this sister had a hard fate and died too early, bringing up the subject always invited a sigh.
Ye Shijie watched Ye Mingxuan’s expression, cautiously said, “Recently, I t Aunt’s daughter…
my cousin.”
“Jiang Li?” Ye Mingxuan reacted quickly, imdiately ntioning Jiang Li’s na.
Ye Shijie felt relieved; thank goodness, Ye Mingxuan had not forgotten there was soone like Jiang Li.
Since he rembered her, that made things much easier to discuss.
Ye Shijie then told Ye Mingxuan everything that had happened since he had t Jiang Li, the things Jiang Li had said to him, and the rumors about Jiang Li in Yanjing City, leaving no detail untouched.
He had many confusions about Jiang Li that he could not understand; now at last there was soone he could discuss them with, so speaking out might bring so clarity.
After finally finishing his story, Ye Shijie was thirsty and parched, so he picked up the teacup on the table, took a gulp of water, and said, “Second Uncle, what do you think Jiang Li ans by this?
Does she want to reconcile with our Ye Family?
But she once said she disdains to associate with rchants, and now I am more and more confused.”
Ye Mingxuan, being older than Ye Shijie, did not imdiately respond after listening to what Ye Shijie had said, but thought deeply before answering, “I’ve taken note of what you’ve said.
It’s naturally unreliable to hear only one side of the story.
I don’t distrust Jiang Li, but I do not trust the Jiang Family.
Although they are a Governnt Household, sotis they are even less forthright than rchants.
I’m afraid this isn’t Jiang Li’s true intention, but the Jiang Family’s manipulation from behind.
Although our Ye Family doesn’t have much to plot, one must always be wary.” Ye Mingxuan tapped the table, continuing, “Let’s see, find an opportunity for to et with Jiang Li.
Whether her intentions are true, a eting will reveal everything.”
“Second Uncle,” Ye Shijie hesitantly asked, “Jiang Li said that her remarks about shaming rchants were not her true feelings.
Do you think this could be true?”
Ye Mingxuan laughed.
His laugh, which made the shrewdness of the businessman in him recede, made him seem more like a scholar once again, as he said, “It’s not outside the realm of possibility.
However, even if soone had prompted her to say those things, if she had believed us at the ti and told us the truth to our faces, we would have found a way to take her away with us, but she didn’t trust the Ye Family.”
“Perhaps she was too young at that ti, and when one is too young, it’s easy to be intimidated,” Ye Shijie couldn’t help saying.
Ye Mingxuan didn’t speak, but just smiled broadly at Ye Shijie, which made Ye Shijie feel sowhat uneasy.
He asked, “What?
What is it?”
“It’s nothing,” Ye Mingxuan said, “You’re right, children are indeed easily mislead, so if that’s truly the case, we won’t bla her.
Instead, we would bla ourselves for not recognizing the issue back then.
But now she is no longer a child; according to you, she’s a girl with her own mind and quite bold at that.
This ti, she can speak her true thoughts and decide for herself whether to trust us.”
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