Free Web NovelChapter 1267: Chapter 1256: Illegitimate Son
If the Daru Dynasty is to marry an official wife, the banquet is mostly held in the evening. If it’s for a concubine, then generally by noon, the bride should pass through the door.
Ye Jing got up early in the morning, and only after did the people in the palace slowly come to help her with her grooming. Their arrogant attitude, as if they couldn’t be bothered to say a word, made Ye Qiu’s heart tighten.
In this prosperous capital, power is so important. Because his younger sister is just the concubine daughter of an ordinary third-ranking official, because she is marrying merely as a minor concubine, even the servants in the palace look down on her, and his sister must still smile in return.
That’s why Ye Qiu vowed that he must make a name for himself, and he must ensure that his sister can face the most powerful people in this capital without showing any fear.
"The auspicious time has arrived, Lady, please rise!" An old nanny said seriously.
"Brother." Even though Ye Jing’s character was usually steady, when it was time to really leave, her heart was still flustered. She looked at Ye Qiu in confusion.
"Don’t be afraid, brother will carry you out." Ye Qiu looked at her calmly, "Remember what I taught you. Once in the Prince Wang Mansion, you must strictly adhere to the mansion’s rules and not act recklessly, understand? Brother may not be able to see you often in the future. If you miss me, please send a message. I believe Prince Wang won’t stop such a small request."
Ye Jing understood the meaning in Ye Qiu’s words and lightly nodded.
The old nanny impatiently urged, "Lady, if we miss the auspicious time, we can’t afford the consequences."
Old thing, what a bully!
Ye Qiu cursed silently, then slowly crouched down, steadily carrying his sister on his back.
Ye Sihui saw all this, the time of the marriage was exactly like her previous life, only the bride had changed from her to her concubine sister Ye Jing, and the specifications had slightly lowered a rank. Another similarity was that the old nanny’s attitude was still so nasty.
Back when she initially married out, she was too caught up in her own anxiety, tension, and excitement to notice the attitude of the Palace Attendants. In hindsight, the tragedy was decided from the start.
The Empress was not favored, which extended to Prince Kang not being liked by Your Majesty either, and the Palace Attendants were all good at adapting to the situation. If they could have two faces for the main masters, how much more so for a minor concubine they disdain.
Previously, Ye Sihui dared not resist, now she thinks these servants deserve to die, just a servant, yet daring to act with arrogance.
However, she was no longer who she used to be and wasn’t marrying Prince Kang this time. It wasn’t her suffering these grievances anyway, so even though she was displeased, it ultimately didn’t relate much to her, so Ye Sihui didn’t dwell on it.
But if, in the future, anyone dared look down on her again or dared to be two-faced, she would not suffer any grievances in this life again. Prince An is destined to ascend the throne, after all. Now, marrying him as a concubine, she could still be conferred as a first-rank main concubine consort. If lucky enough to bear a Prince, that position might not be out of reach. After all, with her memories of the past life, she has many advantages over others.
Yet Ye Sihui did not realize that even if she knew the affairs of her past life and married as a concubine, the position of Empress was no easy feat.
She lacked family background, possessed no extraordinary wisdom, relying solely on the memory of her rebirth and the elusive Prince, did she naively aspire for the Queen’s position? Is Prince An such a confused person? Even if he was, would his Queen Mother, Princess Rou, be confused too?
Princess Rou was the Holy Emperor’s treasured consort, favored for many years, born into a noble family, and their Third Prince excelled in every aspect. Yet, why had she not ascended to the Queen’s position?
Not only was she not Empress, but she wasn’t even a Noble Consort. Some matters are not as simple as imagined. Ye Sihui, relying on her rebirth, was not only arrogant but also fantasizing.
Ye Qiu carried Ye Jing onto the palanquin, watching her in her tangerine-red wedding dress, and his heart ached unbearably. Clearly, it was her first marriage, clearly the most important day in a woman’s life, clearly even common folk could wear crimson wedding dresses, yet his sister could not. Ye Qiu harbored deep resentment in his heart.
Moreover, today, the groom did not come to greet the bride. The proper bridal party made his heart ever heavier.
He wasn’t Prince Kang and didn’t understand how Prince Kang viewed this marriage, but if it were him, he certainly wouldn’t approve. A woman he had never met, an inexplicable concubine daughter of a Third-rank Earl, how could she possibly garner respect, especially when this marriage wasn’t principally his own desire.
Ye Qiu worried about his sister’s future situation, but he had no options. He had thought of meeting Prince Kang, even if he had to exhaust all eloquence, to persuade Prince Kang to treat his sister kindly. But he was merely the illegitimate son of a third-rank official, why would they take notice of him?
Now he only hoped his sister could endure a while longer, persist until he could attain fame and return to back her up.
Ye Jing remained very quiet throughout. Even when Palace Attendants treated her poorly, she never lost her temper, always maintaining a slight smile and instructing her maid to distribute little wallets to everyone. Despite containing nothing valuable, and many Palace Attendants looking down on them, their attitude improved nonetheless.
Ye Jing thought, brother was indeed right. Just entering the mansion, she didn’t know Prince Kang’s attitude yet, so it’s best to remain low-key. Whether it be the Housekeeper or the maids, she should not offend them. Sometimes, those seemingly insignificant people can offer great help.
Upon finally reaching her own courtyard, she warmly smiled at the Palace Attendants, "Thank you all for your hard work today. There’s nothing more I need, please go have a drink."
The old nanny was tempted. Being older, rising this early had indeed left her fatigued, uninterested in serving. Seeing Ye Jing speak thus, she complied, "Lady is sure there are no issues? The Prince Wang Mansion is large; today is your special day, wait for His Highness to arrive, and don’t wander."
Ye Jing still smiled, appearing unperturbed, "It’s my first time in the Prince Wang Mansion; I hardly know anyone, nor do I know the places. How dare I wander? Nanny, rest assured."
"Then alright, I’ll return in the morning to await Lady for Princess Consort’s morning greetings."
This old thing plans to skip the night, hoping for a big sleep post-drink, not even bothering to teach her what to do.
Thankfully, brother had rehearsed with her beforehand, so Ye Jing wasn’t worried or afraid.
"Nanny, please go, I’m fine here."
Seeing her remain so patient and gentle throughout, for the first time today, the old nanny finally showed her a smile, "Lady has a good temperament, surely will win the Prince’s favor."
Ye Jing appropriately showed a shy expression, "Thank you for your kind words, nanny."
