novelraw Chapter 407
Chapter 407
Jiang Yi stepped back in fright, but suddenly the scroll was thrust toward her again.
Hey! Royal Relative Yan, it is enough for you to put on airs with us, but why are you bullying a young lady?
Mei Hexuan stood tall and heroic in front of her, his eyebrows raised obliquely, making the young girl's heart beat even faster.
Yan Chenghao shouted, This is none of your business, get lost!
He reached out to push Mei Hexuan, but before he could even touch him, he was bounced back by a strong force and stumbled back four or five steps.
Eldest Young Master!
Is the Eldest Young Master alright?
The servants around him scrambled to help him up amidst the roaring laughter of the crowd. Yan Chenghao stood up, humiliated and furious, only to hear the other party say hypocritically, Oh my, Royal Relative Yan, are you alright? If your precious body is damaged, none of us can afford to pay for it, can we?
The laughter around them grew louder. Feeling he had lost all face, Yan Chenghao turned around in exasperation, Let us go!
The group slinked away in disgrace.
Mei Hexuan said disdainfully, A coward who bullies the weak and fears the strong! He turned his head to look at Jiang Yi, Miss Jiang, you need to be careful recently. This Yan Chenghao has a terrible reputation for swaggering through the streets. Do not let him set his sights on you.
Jiang Yi nodded blankly, then asked, Does Young General Mei know Jiang Yi?
Mei Hexuan laughed heartily, Of course, have you forgotten? We met at the Directorate of Astronomy! At that time, you came to deliver food to your brother, and you were probably only... well, about this tall.
He gestured to his waist. Jiang Yi froze for a moment, then said in pleasant surprise, Ah! I remember now. My brother often mentions a benefactor, and it turns out to be you!
Back in the Directorate of Astronomy, Jiang Buyi was often bullied because of his humble background.
During that time, a nobleman intervened, saving him from being forced to leave like the others who were selected with him.
Looking at the young girl's sparkling eyes, the young general touched his nose unnaturally, Ahem, what benefactor? I just could not stand them throwing their weight around!
Actually, there was another reason. Seeing such a tiny girl carrying a food box bigger than herself had softened his heart.
But of course, he would not tell her that. Mei Hexuan waved his hand, turned, and left.
Jiang Yi gazed at his back for a long time, until Xie Yaozhi dragged out her words, Has Sister Jiang met her benefactor? Are you thinking of offering yourself in marriage to repay him?
Jiang Yi subconsciously hummed in agreement, then snapped back to reality, her cheeks flushing red, Oh, Sister Xie, what nonsense are you talking about!
Xie Yaozhi laughed, Is it nonsense? I have heard that your brother, Lord Jiang, has been looking for a good match for you recently. Coincidentally, Young General Mei has been fighting wars outside and has not married yet. Is this not a match made in heaven?
Jiang Yi, unable to handle the teasing, playfully punched her, and the two sisters began to joke around. This scene fell into the eyes of Yan Chenghao, who was standing outside the courtyard, making his heart itch unbearably.
Eldest Young Master, we found out. She is the sister of Jiang Buyi, the Director of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau. Their parents died when they were young, and they have depended on each other since. She is not yet betrothed.
The last sentence ignited hope. Yan Chenghao turned and said, Let us go! We are going to find my father!
Yan Xin of the Third Branch had just returned to the capital. Hearing that his son wanted to marry the Director's sister, he went to discuss it with the Second Branch.
Yan Lin just shook his head after hearing this, Third Brother, I advise you to give up on this idea. Our emperor nephew does not want us to intermarry with the families of his ministers.
Why is that? Yan Xin was stunned.
Lady Xue sighed, To tell you the truth, Third Brother, after the Emperor ascended the throne, we also went to beg him for the marriage of our youngest son, Chengyong. We thought about marrying the daughter of Minister Xu, or if that did not work, those old spinsters from the Mei family would do. But who knew he would say that Chengyong was not worthy of Minister Xu's daughter, and he should not even dream about the girls from the Mei family. Sigh, we really hit a brick wall!
Yan Xin was terrified and asked vaguely, Could it be that the Emperor still holds a grudge against us because of what happened before?
Keep your voice down! Stop talking!
Yan Lin shouted, his heart full of bitterness.
What could they do? The nephew they had despised since childhood had ascended to a high position, yet these uncles and aunts had always bet on the wrong horse.
Previously, the Empress had sent someone to say that the late Emperor was suspicious and asked them to leave together. But they were greedy for life and afraid of death, thinking that Yan Zheng could not win, so they sold him out. If it were not for the fact that they shared the surname Yan, they probably would not even be allowed through the palace gates.
Third Brother, you and I both know what kind of life the Emperor lived in the Yan family in the past. It is already generous of him to let bygones be bygones. We had better behave ourselves from now on. Do you not see that our mother is still at the Sleeping Buddha Temple and has not been able to return?
Yan Xin's heart chilled, and he said solemnly, I understand. Thank you for your guidance, Second Brother!
Yan Lin nodded, then cast a cold glance at his eldest son and daughter-in-law, Chengwu, control your wife! Do not harbor any thoughts you should not have. If you cause trouble for the family, do not blame me for disregarding our family ties!
Yan Chengwu quickly agreed. Feng Ying, who was called out by name, felt terribly embarrassed, a dark gleam flashing in her eyes, Yes, I will remember.
On the other side, Yan Xin went back and told Yan Chenghao that the matter was hopeless.
Yan Chenghao was unwilling to give up and went to find his mother, Li Yu, Mother! I just like Jiang Yi, and I will not marry anyone else in this life!
But, but your father already said there is no room for discussion on this matter?
Yan Chenghao said fiercely, I do not care! My third cousin is the Emperor now, can I not even marry a woman?
Just then, a gentle voice sounded, Cousin Chenghao can certainly marry her. Third Aunt, if the path to the Emperor does not work, is there not still the Empress?