Professional Ethics of a Concubine

Outside the Marquis’ Mansion.

Chen Yuankai could no longer hide in the inn!

Because there were so many people in the inn, he could hear the loud talking and laughing outside even though he was curled up in his quilt.

I heard them talking about who had passed the imperial examination, heard them congratulating each other, and heard them burst into laughter, as if they had heard something funny.

Every time he heard those laughs, he felt like everyone else was laughing at him, which made his heart instantly tense, ashamed and uncomfortable.

Chen Yuankai couldn't help but feel hatred.

He hated Ye Yingxue for bringing him to this point.

If she hadn't repeatedly and solemnly guaranteed that he would get the top spot in the imperial examination, he wouldn't be in such a disgrace now!

At first, he just hoped to pass the imperial examination!

As long as he could pass the imperial examination, he would be a juren. When he went out, merchants would respect him and even seventh-rank officials would treat him politely.

It's not like it is now. He has passed the imperial examination and should be congratulated, but he is like a rat crossing the street, everyone is laughing at him and shouting at him.

It’s Ye Yingxue!

It was this bitch who harmed him!

There is no place for him in this capital city anymore.

However, before leaving, he must first break off the engagement with Ye Yingxue, that vicious woman.

To get rid of her.

No, that's not right!

He couldn't cancel the engagement, as that would be a bargain for that bitch. He wanted to marry her home and torture her slowly.

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Ye Mansion.

After the results of the autumn examination were posted, Chen Yuankai was extremely ashamed and angry, and he hated Ye Yingxue.

Gu Man was even more dumbfounded!

The son-in-law she had been looking forward to, who would become the top scorer in the exam, actually ranked third from the bottom!

This nearly drove her crazy.

Wuuuuu... What about her Yingxue? Isn't this forcing her to leave the house and go beg that bitch Ye Qingzhi for help?

Not only did Ye Qingzhi not fall out of favor, but it was said that she even won the favor of Tai Laojun at the Marquis' Mansion at the Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet!

After the master knew about this, he was so excited that he walked with a smile on his face and his mouth never closed.

These days, she has been relying on Chen Yuankai's success in high school to support herself, but now that support is gone, Gu Man feels as if the sky has fallen on her!

What made Gu Man even more desperate was that on the day the notice was posted, Ye Qingzhi's biological mother Mu Nianqiu, her elder brother Ye Junfeng, and her younger brother Ye Junyi happened to arrive in the capital.

This forced her to make a choice immediately!

Even if she didn't ask to leave, based on Ye Qingzhi's momentum, the master would make that old bitch Mu Nianqiu his legal wife again.

So, Gu Man thought about it and ran over crying as soon as Mu Nianqiu and the others entered the mansion and sat down to drink tea and talk.

"Wow, wow, wow... Sister, you're finally here. The master and I have been looking forward to seeing you..."

Gu Man looked at Mu Nianqiu while crying, and her crying stopped immediately.

The woman in front of me had a pretty face, a calm and gentle temperament, and her whole body exuded a sense of indifference and tranquility that seemed to be away from the world.

This, is this the old-fashioned, boring, cowardly and incompetent Mu Nianqiu? !

Why didn't she turn into a lifeless old woman after being locked up in the ancestral temple for so many years? Instead, she exuded a quiet and elegant charm accompanied by green lamps and ancient Buddhas.

Gu Man was so shocked that she forgot why she came here. Looking at Mu Nianqiu, she was filled with jealousy.

Mu Nianqiu just nodded lightly at Gu Man without saying a word. He neither resented her nor pretended to be close to her.

This indifferent attitude makes her look more noble, like a Buddhist and a fairy.

Not to mention Gu Man was dumbfounded, Ye Yongyuan was also dumbfounded when he saw his original wife like this.

However, he is a man. Besides being surprised, he was more amazed. Seeing Mu Nianqiu like this, his heart was pounding and he was about to fall for her.

Seeing Gu Man running in like crazy, Ye Yongyuan was even more displeased. He frowned and scolded her,

"Crying and making a lot of noise is not decent! If you have nothing to do, leave immediately and don't disturb Nianqiu's peace."

When Gu Man heard him speak of Mu Nianqiu so kindly, and then saw the fiery look in his eyes when he looked at Mu Nianqiu, she knew there was nothing she couldn't understand, and she suddenly felt resentful in her heart.

The little bitch relied on her face to get into the upper hand, and now this old bitch has come back to life and is about to be favored again.

"Wuwuwu... Master, when I learned that my sister had returned, I knew I was no longer worthy of being your wife, so I beg to leave!"

Ye Yongyuan knew what she was thinking, and he also knew that Chen Yuankai was not up to the task. Although he passed the imperial examination, he had no hope of becoming a Jinshi next year, which forced Gu Man to do so.

However, his daughter Ye Qingzhi was gaining momentum, and Mu Nianqiu had become so attracted to him, so he was willing to go with the flow and agreed.

"Okay, it's good that you have this awareness. I will send someone to take care of Yingxue and pick her up as soon as possible."

They are a merchant family and are not so particular. They don't need to ask their clansmen for help on everything. Whether to abolish his wife or who to make the legal wife is just a matter of a word from him.

"Master, are you serious?" Mu Nianqiu looked surprised, her beautiful eyes slightly widened, and asked softly.

When Mu Nianqiu was young, she was also a rare beauty, otherwise she would not have given birth to a daughter as beautiful as Ye Qingzhi.

It's just that she has a soft personality, and is even a bit boring and dull in her approach to things. She is not as good at winning over men as Gu Man, nor is she as calculating as her.

Ten years ago, Mu Nianqiu fell into Gu Man's trap and was slandered for harming his offspring. Then, he was abandoned by Ye Yongyuan and locked up in the family temple.

Having stayed in the ancestral temple for ten years, he ate vegetarian food and chanted Buddhist scriptures every day. His life was peaceful and he did not have to work. And because he was simple-minded, Mu Nianqiu did not look old. Instead, he gained a kind of quiet and elegant beauty.

If Ye Qingzhi hadn't suddenly become successful, Ye Yongyuan would have almost forgotten about his original wife.

When I saw her today, the feeling of amazement lingered for a long time. The more I looked at Mu Nianqiu now, the happier I was. I liked her current elegant charm.

"Of course it's true." Ye Yongyuan smiled gently at Mu Nianqiu.

"I wronged you before. I'm sorry. I hope you don't hate me. You will be the mistress of the house in the future."

Mu Nianqiu hurriedly said that she dared not. She lowered her head, looking respectful and elegant, with the faint scent of sandalwood on her body, which made Ye Yongyuan feel a little itchy.

He looked away and then at his eldest son and youngest son who were sitting in wheelchairs, and said in a gentle voice,

"You are tired from the journey, go back to the yard to wash up and rest, we can talk in the evening if you have anything to say."

"Yes, father." The two responded in unison, ignoring Gu Man who was still sobbing beside them.

Ye Yongyuan originally wanted to personally send Mu Nianqiu back to the yard so that he could take the opportunity to get closer to him.

However, Gu Man cried and grabbed his sleeve, saying that she had something to tell him. Ye Yongyuan frowned and could only stay and watch Mu Nianqiu and the others leave.

On the way to the backyard, Mu Nianqiu frowned slightly and couldn't help but said worriedly,

"I wonder when I can see Qingzhi? I wonder if she is doing well in the Marquis' Mansion?"