Free Web NovelChapter 1275: Chapter 1264: Illegitimate Son
Prince Kang, regardless of emotional intelligence or IQ, is somewhat lacking. Ye Jing didn’t feel like talking. When she didn’t speak, Prince Kang was even more clueless about what to say, so the atmosphere plunged into silence for a moment.
Finally, Ye Jing couldn’t bear it anymore and asked him softly: "I am a bit hungry, is the Prince hungry?"
"I’m not hungry."
Ye Jing: "..."
What to do, she didn’t want to speak again. Couldn’t this person at least say something agreeable?
Perhaps sensing her speechlessness, Prince Kang awkwardly coughed: "If you’re hungry, just have a servant bring some food."
"Never mind, it’s late at night, eating too much will make it hard to sleep." Ye Jing lost her mood entirely. She originally planned to do something other than intimate affairs every time they were together to ease the awkwardness, but didn’t expect this person to be so oblivious.
At this point, she felt some sympathy for the other women in the mansion. She wondered how they usually endured such awkward atmospheres; perhaps it was like playing a lute to a cow?
"Not eating is good too. I’ve heard eating too much at night tends to cause weight gain, and I don’t like someone who’s too fat." Prince Kang stated bluntly.
Ye Jing was silent again, somewhat regretting speaking so much to this person.
But at this moment, Prince Kang felt like talking to her. After sipping a cup of tea, he said: "Your brother is back. While he’s in the capital, you can get closer to him. If you want to return to the Ye Residence, just inform the steward, and he will make arrangements."
Finally, it’s here. Ye Jing sighed inwardly, though she didn’t feel any repulsion because the world was like this. Previously, her father used her to leverage Prince Kang’s power, so now Prince Kang using her to win over her brother didn’t seem wrong either.
"I thank the Prince for his grace. After returning, I will tell my brother about your kindness." She said perceptively.
"Mm." Prince Kang nodded, "In that case, rest earlier today."
Truly not wasting a word, no wonder not favored by Holy Emperor. Ye Jing could even foresee how speechless her brother would be facing Prince Kang, and how exhausting it would be to support him.
She even doubted whether such a person could govern the world well if he became Emperor.
Perhaps she should consider having a child. Even if she and Prince Kang couldn’t teach well, isn’t there still her brother? At least not to let the country be ruined in Prince Kang’s hands, right?
Ye Jing knew her thought was highly disrespectful, but being in the midst of it all, she couldn’t retreat. Her brother had countless ways to let her retreat safely, but this was the capital where she was born and raised; she didn’t want to leave.
Being able to collaborate with her brother wholeheartedly, advancing towards a single goal, Ye Jing loved this feeling.
The next day, with Prince Kang’s permission, she returned to the Ye Residence. But she wasn’t the only one to return. Seeing the grand entrance of Ye Sihui, Ye Jing even felt like laughing.
She understood Ye Sihui’s intention, nothing but wanting to recruit her brother for Prince An. When she entered Prince Kang’s Mansion, she learned that originally it was Ye Sihui who was supposed to enter. But somehow it changed to her.
She thought Ye Sihui didn’t want to be a concubine, so she asked father to let herself take the place. But later she discovered Ye Sihui went to become Prince An’s concubine. Surely, her father was involved, but both marriages absolutely had Ye Sihui’s machinations.
Then she understood Ye Sihui’s meaning; she didn’t mind being a concubine, she wanted to be the concubine of someone with a better chance at the throne, her ambition was not small.
"Sister came back today as well." Ye Sihui smiled gracefully and virtuously, anyone unaware might think she was a legitimate wife.
But her next sentence exposed her true nature: "Did Prince Kang let you return? Actually, I was let back by Prince An. We both have the same purpose. Though brother and sister share the same mother, the court situation is clear. Sister should advise Prince Kang not to make pointless moves. I believe brother is a smart person who has long been decided."
"Nonsense." Ye Jing rolled her eyes uncaringly, "You assume everyone prioritizes profit like you. Brother is currently favored by Your Majesty, why join party fights? As long as brother works diligently, no matter who ascends, brother won’t be mistreated. Why take that risk?"
"What do you know? Is contribution to the crown the same?" Ye Sihui snorted coldly, then suspiciously looked at her, "Are you really not sent back by Prince Kang?"
"Do you think everyone is like you? My brother finally returns once, and I can’t come back to see her?" Ye Jing said as she walked inside, no longer showing any concession to Ye Sihui like before at home.
Ye Sihui also felt something was amiss and shouted: "Who allows you to speak to me like this? In terms of the Ye Family’s status, I am the legitimate daughter and you the concubine daughter. In terms of rank, I am a second-rank concubine, you a third-rank concubine wife. This is gross disrespect, I have the right to enforce the rules, you know?"
"Brother is home today; have the nerve to make me follow the rules in front of him!" Ye Jing, now somewhat temperamental, didn’t want to tolerate Ye Sihui anymore with her brother’s backing.
Her brother said he achieved great feats to make her life comfortable, so with this rare chance, wouldn’t a little rebellion against Ye Sihui be no big deal!
The fact is, Ye Sihui is too annoying. Why is it permissible for her to manipulate her marriage, but not to retort against her?
"You!" Ye Sihui looked at Ye Jing in disbelief, never knowing this illegitimate sister had the courage to speak back to her.
Truly befitting for an illegitimate child, once her brother gained power, she couldn’t help showing arrogance. Such people, no wonder they didn’t have good outcomes in past lives. To think she once planned to help Ye Jing if Ye Qiu helped her ascend the throne. Turns out it was self-delusion. People are currently basking in delight!
Ye Sihui snorted lightly, too lazy to bother with Ye Jing.
Seeing no reaction from Ye Sihui, Ye Jing suddenly felt it tedious. It seems she isn’t suited to play the antagonist; better to hold back from further mischief.
Ye Qiu returned home only in the afternoon, greeted by two sisters ignoring each other.
"Brother!" Both stood up simultaneously, walking toward her.
Unlike Ye Jing’s gentle excitement, Ye Sihui showed more determination and calculation.
Though he knew Ye Sihui’s emotion was normal, with two sisters together, his bias was apparent, so he walked straight towards Ye Jing.
"You seem to be doing better than I imagined." He said gladly.
Ye Jing smiled contentedly and dependently: "It’s all thanks to brother’s excellent teaching!"
Their sibling love was deep and weighty, leaving Ye Sihui unsatisfied nearby, her lips pursed tightly.
