The Comeback of the Charming Farmer's Wife

Chapter 2705: Chapter 36: There’s a Big Show Ahead

The brothers exchanged glances, finding the situation quite interesting.

"Was it only Madam Situ who instructed this? No mention of State Duke Situ?"

"No, she said it was all Madam Situ’s doing."

"Without implicating State Duke Situ, it would be inappropriate for us to intervene." Ye Haoxuan rubbed his temples; changing the person changes the nature of the affair. If it only involves Madam Situ, it becomes a dispute between women. However, this is better; if it involved State Duke Situ, it would be difficult for the Emperor to handle. Even if the Emperor favors the Ye Family, he cannot allow one family to dominate.

"Why would Madam Situ do such a thing?"

"She said the lady offended Madam Situ in the palace that day, and she suspects you of causing Second Young Master Situ’s death, wanting revenge."

Ye Haoxuan nodded and waved him away.

"It seems it’s more fitting for mother to handle this."

"I have evidence regarding Heir Situ." Ye Haoyang’s lips curled into a cold smile, "She stirs trouble everywhere simply because she has backing. Let’s see how arrogant she is without it!"

Soon, Yang Chuxia learned of Madam Situ’s maneuvers and, with her fiery temperament, couldn’t hold back.

"That old woman, truly has nothing better to do!"

"Mother, what do you plan to do?"

"Hmph, that old hag tarnished Rongqing’s reputation. If I let her go unpunished, it would be strange!" Yang Chuxia slapped the table, "I’ll handle this, don’t interfere. Go do what you should be doing."

The next day, Ye Rongqing once again went early to the Mu Residence to fetch Mu Shuang.

As soon as they got on the carriage, Mu Shuang said, "My mother found out you took me out. She told me today is the last time I’m allowed out until the wedding."

"Ah?" Ye Rongqing was dumbfounded, "Why?" He hadn’t spent enough time with her yet.

"It’s the rule!" Considering mother’s temperament, allowing her out today was already a rare exception.

"Alright then!"

"Shuangshuang, you..." Ye Rongqing’s face suddenly turned red.

Mu Shuang looked at him in confusion, "What do you want to say?"

"I, I wanted to ask... ask..."

Ye Rongqing was just about to ask if she had any feelings for him.

But he was interrupted by a sudden voice.

"Come on, hurry! There’s a big commotion up ahead."

"What commotion?"

"I heard someone is causing a fuss at Situ Residence!"

"Who is so bold to cause a ruckus at the Empress’s natal home?"

"Madam Ye! Who else dares?"

"...Oh my, it’s her. I must take a look."

"..."

Inside the carriage, Ye Rongqing and Mu Shuang looked at each other, "What’s going on?"

Ye Rongqing explained the previous day’s events to her, "I suppose my mother has gone to confront her."

"Should we go see?"

Ye Rongqing nodded regretfully, "Let’s go." Yet in his heart, he was lamenting as his mother chose the worst timing to cause a scene—he hadn’t even asked what he intended or proposed the marriage yet. He had always envied his brothers’ and parents’ marriages, built on mutual affection.

Though his relationship with Shuangshuang wasn’t like that, he was determined to cultivate it. He didn’t have enough tricks to win her heart, so he sought advice from Yang Chuxia, thinking that her world was different and she’d surely have a solution.

Yang Chuxia suggested he could propose.

But now...

Ye Rongqing covered his face in frustration.

"What’s wrong with you?"

He seemed to be alternately frowning and covering his face.

"Oh, nothing, nothing!" Ye Rongqing forced a smile.