She was crying on the bed, and Qiao'er couldn't touch her mind and didn't dare to speak. It wasn't until the hour that the master and servant returned to their former appearance, and went to the hall to prepare for dinner with the old master and the young master. Ye Menghan constantly adjusted his mentality along the way, warning himself that he must not let others find any clues, especially the second sister who looked at her unpleasantly, and he must be extra careful.

But who knows, she was extremely prepared, but the moment she entered the door, she was dumbfounded. The second sister, the eldest lady of the Ye Mansion, Ye Mengyan, was kneeling in the hall, bowing her head and not saying a word, and she could vaguely hear a little sobbing. Father Ye sat in front of her with a blue face, looking very angry. Zhao Ying, the mother of the house, sat next to Ye's father, her distressed eyes were red, and she comforted Ye's father while taking care of her daughter.

Seeing this, Ye Menghan suddenly felt a little helpless, so he could only ignore the second sister who was kneeling on the ground and ask his father and mother for peace. As soon as Mother Ye saw that it was her, she immediately changed her gentle appearance just now, and asked sharply

"Why didn't you go to the Flower Notes Poetry Club? Isn't it knowing in advance what is going to happen! ”

The deep meaning in her words caught Father Ye's attention, and a gaze full of visitation looked at her.

Although Ye Menghan already knew that the flower note poem would implicate the Fang family, he also forgot that his second sister was also one of the ladies who participated, presumably it was because of this that he knelt down today.

But because of this, at this moment, he can't show his feet, and can only pretend to be stupid and reply.

"I'm not good at poetry, and it's useless to go, so I just stay at home."

Zhao Ying obviously didn't believe what she said, and wanted to continue to ask. As soon as Ye Menghan saw her expression, she knew that she was paying attention, and she must be dragging herself into the water and carrying the blame for her second sister. Hurriedly intercepted before she could speak.

"Mama Gui also knows about this, and she specially asked me if I don't want to go."

Seeing her move out of Mama Gui, Mother Ye's face changed, but Father Ye snorted coldly, and then turned his head in the direction of Ye Mengyan and stopped looking at her.

How domineering her daughter is, Zhao Ying knows better than anyone else. Speaking of which, it was still instructed by himself to show this concubine's face, so he couldn't complain about his daughter getting more and more fierce in this matter. Presumably, it was Chang'er who planned in advance and didn't want Ye Menghan to show her face at the poetry meeting, so she sent Mama Gui. It's just that this saved Ye Menghan from a catastrophe.

Father Ye also knew the twists and turns in his house, and he had no time to pay attention to Ye Menghan at the moment. only reprimanded the daughter of this "instrument" of his own family

"I've always been cautious as an official for my father, but I didn't expect it to end up being planted on you, an unsuccessful thing!"

He has always loved his sons and daughters, and he has never spoken so harshly. The Zhao family and Ye Mengyan were also stunned, they never expected that the mask of father's kindness and filial piety would be uncovered all of a sudden. Sven's father, who has always spoken, will actually say that he is "something that can't be made".

Ye Mengyan cried bitterly, she just wanted to make a name for herself at the poetry meeting, what was wrong! If you want to blame, you should blame the Fang family, the prime minister didn't do it in a good manner, and she was even implicated in some stupid thing about gambling and cursing the saint.

Father Ye heard her crying, and his heart was even more disturbed, and he scolded sharply

"If it weren't for your mother blindly pampering you and cultivating your love for the future, I wouldn't have to worry about this catastrophe falling on me!"

"Father, mother, what are you doing?"

A rather proud voice came, it was Ye Menghuai. He had just been in the stable for a long time, and when he saw that it was already time for dinner, he thought that if the time had not come, his father would have to talk about it. Only then did he step into the hall.

It's just that I didn't expect to see such a scene as soon as I came in. The younger sister knelt on the ground and cried bitterly, the father was furious, and the mother also looked helpless. Instead, his cousin sat comfortably in her chair, looking relaxed as if she was out of the way.

"Huai'er, you came just in time, help me persuade your father. He's so angry, I'm really afraid he'll be angry about it. ”

Seeing Ye Menghuai, the Zhao family seemed to have found the backbone again. The mind is at ease, and it sounds good to speak. didn't say anything about Ye Mengchang, but talked about worrying about Ye's father's body.

"Father is for the Flower Poetry Society?"

Ye Menghuai asked

"That's not it."

Zhao hurriedly replied, she observed Father Ye's expression. Seeing that his face was still not good, it was also eased. I think I can still listen to my son's relief.

"Father, do you know how the emperor dealt with it?"

Ye Menghuai asked while respectfully handing over the tea bowl.

"What else can you do?! The Fang family gambled today, and now the whole house has been imprisoned. Only the eldest son and the fifth lady, who did not participate in the poetry meeting that day, were temporarily detained in the mansion. But..."

Father Ye paused slightly, and his face became more gloomy

"But sooner or later, the Nine Clans will be destroyed!"

Gambling has been a taboo for emperors since ancient times. Emperor Jianlong's so-called all kinds of things are just a delaying tactic. I want to get a good name for benevolence and kindness, and make an example for the courtiers of the world. But no matter how you do it, you will eventually have to settle down.

Father Ye looked at the sunset outside the house, and suddenly a trace of sadness suddenly appeared in his heart. Ye family, whether... It's time to retreat from the rapids. Prime Minister Fang is an orthodox princeling, and even he is like this, I'm afraid the prince is in the same vein... It's about to lose ground soon.

Ye Menghuai looked at the look on Ye's father's face, with a slight disdain in his heart. His good father is good at everything, but he is too cautious! It's obviously a good time for the torrent to move forward, but it's timid. Looking at the act of punishing my sister to kneel today, I am afraid that I have the idea of retiring, and I want the Ye family to shrink their heads and do things from now on.

He secretly spat on his father's timidity, but his face became more respectful. Only when he personally held the teacup into Father Ye's hand did he ask

"On that day, there were many ladies participating in the flower note poetry meeting. In addition to the Fang family, have you ever asked others about sinning? ”

He moves respectfully, and he does not act in a hurry. Although my sister knelt at her feet and cried, she was still indifferent, but this action made Father Ye's anger that was originally stuck in his chest dissipate a lot. Although the daughter is greedy for merit, the son is very stable. Feeling a little comforted in his heart, he picked up the tea cup in his hand. Drinking a sip of warm tea, he began to ponder Ye Menghuai's words.

"Ask for sin..."

There are many ladies who go to the flower paper poetry club, and there are not a few people who are high-born... But except for the Fang family, I really didn't see any of them being asked. On the contrary, those courtiers were just like themselves, panicking because of the Fang family's affairs.

Thinking so... It must be that Emperor Jianlong has the meaning of knocking on the mountain and shaking the tiger, and the emperor's mental skill is really unfathomable. But now that the "chickens" have been slaughtered, they must be safe as the "monkeys". So it seems... He is indeed thinking too much, but he can't help but think too much about it.

Father Ye lowered his eyes to look at the second daughter who was kneeling on the ground and the eldest son who was standing respectfully beside him. You Ran gave birth to a feeling of inadequacy, maybe he was really old... In the future, this family will have to count on Menghuai.

Ye Menghuai saw that Father Ye's expression returned to normal, and he knew that this matter was no longer in trouble. Only then did he pick up his sister from the ground and carefully wipe away her tears. I poured the hot tea and put it in her arms.

Zhao saw that his son's persuasion was very effective, and he hurriedly spoke

"My grandmother is young, and she is a child of the boudoir, and her shallow knowledge is my fault as a mother. It's just that the Ye family relies on the master, and the master must not be angry because of this. ”

She was gentle and gentle, completely ignoring the cold words just now. It's just that there is a little worry on his face, and he looks very sincere, and Father Ye himself feels a little guilty.

"Grandma is used to coming out, so this time I didn't pursue it. In the future, you must be careful not to go to these inconsequential gatherings. ”

Father Ye said coldly, but his eyes unconsciously looked at Ye Mengyan. Seeing that her daughter's eyes were red when she was crying, her beautiful face was a little pale, and she was not distressed.

Zhao saw that the old man looked at his daughter frequently, and knew in his heart that this catastrophe was over. So he hurriedly called the maid and the maid to set the meal. The people in the hall came and went, but they returned to their former appearance.

Ye Mengyan was scolded in vain, although she was very angry in her heart, she also knew that Father Ye's anger had just disappeared at this moment, and she must not be able to make a difference anymore. sat down at the table obediently and quietly, more dignified than any other child. For a while, the father and son were filial piety, and the Ye family, which was harmonious with husband and wife, came back. Ye Menghan was the only one, sitting on the chair like an outsider from beginning to end. Looking at the smooth masonry like an outsider, he was stunned.

"Sister Menghan looks very worried today!"

After Ye Menghuai's experience, his originally happy mood was ruined. Since you have solved the trouble caused by your sister, it is better to "educate" your sister and get out of your heart.

When Ye Menghan heard him say this, he vaguely had a little ominous premonition. The eldest brother is very intelligent, and he is good at observing words and feelings. Usually I can't forget to find trouble for myself, but today is a big deal, and I must not let him find anything wrong.

"Big brother is joking, I'm just worried about my sister."

She tried her best to calm her mind, and while respectfully returning to Ye Menghuai, she looked at Father Ye with a somewhat aggrieved look.

Ye Menghuai looked at her frequently, and knew in his heart that Father Ye had just extinguished the fire in his heart. Now that the matter of his concubine has just been resolved, he is afraid that Ye Menghan will cause trouble and involve his sister again. I had to extinguish the idea of using her as a raft and whispered.

"It's Han'er who has grown up, you don't have to worry about the second sister's affairs, sit down."

He spoke in a very soft voice, and his movements were as if he really regarded her as a treasure. But Ye Menghan knew in his heart that he had never had any place in the heart of his eldest brother.

The four masters of the Ye family sat at the group table with their own thoughts, and at first glance they seemed to be harmonious, but in fact they had their own contradictions.

Ye Menghuai was cooking for his father with his own hands, and at the same time thinking about the two little maids he saw at the back door today. There seemed to be something untouchable in the dark, which made him feel that Ye Menghan must be hiding something today!

It's just that... She is a concubine with a low family, and she is so naïve at such a young age. What would be the need for her to cover up?