Spring Courtyard Forbidden Pet

Ye Zhen was led into the small courtyard in the south, where she discovered that the farm was built no worse than the courtyards in the capital, and there was even a hot spring on the west side. It was said that the emperor would come and stay for a few days in autumn and winter.

It was spring, and the magnolias were as white as snow, with a faint fragrance that filled the air. Just by walking along the path, your skirt would be soaked with the scent.

In her previous life's Spring Festival banquet, she was punished by Li Chengge to go to a nunnery to repent and never attended.

At this time, the maid was very respectful to her and said, "Miss Ye Er, please have some tea and snacks here. The old lady will be here later."

At Ye Zhen's signal, Liuxia stuffed some change into the maid's hand and said, "Thank you, young lady."

The maid accepted it without leaving a trace, "Second Miss, if you have any instructions, just send someone to the door to call this maid."

As soon as Ye Zhen came in, she received several strange looks. She found a corner and sat down with a calm expression. Before she could even have a sip of tea, Fang Jing came right after her.

"Oh, isn't this the second young lady of the Ye family? She used to dress plainly, but today she is dressed up gorgeously. Could it be that she left the Marquis' Mansion and is in a hurry to find a new husband?"

Fang Jing wore a crabapple-colored dress with a gold-thread tulle over it. The hollow gold hairpins on her hair alone were worth a fortune, and combined with her eyes being on top of her head, it was a perfect match.

Ye Zhen said calmly, "It's been a while since we last met, Miss Fang is still the same as always."

As impetuous as ever, Peacock.

Fang Jing deliberately sat down next to her, the mockery on her face becoming more intense, "This eldest son of the Marquisate is the same, why doesn't he want you after he was made a general? I heard that you made cotton clothes in winter and sachets in summer over the years, and sent everything to the border, for fear that others would not know that you were in love with him."

"Those who know you would say you are infatuated, while those who don't would think that the Ye family is so poor that they can't even hire an embroiderer and have to rely on their illegitimate daughter to do needlework."

As soon as the words came out, the whole room burst into laughter.

Ye Zhen was not embarrassed either. In her previous life, Fang Jing would always make trouble for her every time they met. Unfortunately, she was later granted an imperial decree, and it became difficult for Fang Jing to see her.

Seeing her again in this life, Ye Zhen really found it interesting and said slowly, "It was my elder sister who arranged for someone to make personal items for the general."

Fang Jing frowned, "She is not in good health, and she has long been planning to let you serve men for her."

"Who told you this, Miss Fang?"

Fang Jing held the teacup in her hand, "Humph, he doesn't want you anyway. If I were you, I would just run into a wall and die. Why come out and embarrass myself?"

Ye Zhen suddenly realized, "So, Miss Fang hit her head against a wall before?"

Fang Jing's eyes were stern. "No one wants this thing, what nonsense are you talking about!"

Seeing her furious, Ye Zhen smiled and said, "Ms. Fang said it herself, why are you still angry?"

As soon as she finished speaking, a sweet voice sounded behind her, "That's right, you are allowed to talk about others, but why can't you listen to others talking about you?"

Ye Zhen's eyes lit up, and a bright smile suddenly appeared on her lips, "Xiao Yuan!"

"Ye Zhen." Dong Yuan ran over, holding up her skirt, and looked at her carefully several times. "My second sister didn't allow me to leave the palace. I was so worried about you these days. Fortunately, there is..."

Having said this, she stuck out her tongue and didn't continue.

Ye Zhen knew this was not the place to talk, so she didn't ask any more questions. "I'm fine. I didn't expect you to come today."

"I memorized the books, so my second sister had no choice but to agree to let me come." She patted her chest, looking very impressive, which made Ye Zhen laugh.

"Don't be afraid. I'm here today. Let's see who dares to bully you."

Ye Zhen was unexpectedly pulled behind her, and her heart felt warm, and her eyes felt a little sore.

If possible, she hopes Dong Yuan will always be this innocent in this life, and not go for a marriage alliance!

Dong Yuan didn't know that she was thinking about her past life, and pointed at Fang Jing and said, "Miss Fang, if you blame the Ye family for your failed marriage to the Marquis's Mansion, then Minister Fang has recommended many good families to you in recent years. You can't always blame the Ye family for every failed marriage."

Fang Jing couldn't say anything angry because of Dong Yuan's background, so she just smiled stiffly and said, "Ms. Dong, what idiot said that?"

"The news has spread in the palace a long time ago. You and the young master from the Grand Tutor's Mansion didn't succeed in the past two days."

"Marriage is a matter of parents' orders and destiny. Miss Fang is both talented and beautiful, so there must be a better man to match you. If anyone dares to say that no one wants you, I will be the first to tear her mouth apart."

Dong Yuan has a baby face, round eyes, long eyelashes, and two dimples that make her look even more annoying.

Fang Jing's face turned pale and blue, but Dong Yuan looked so upset for her that she couldn't refute.

Dong Yuan looked around again, "General Feihu lost his beloved wife, and he didn't open his eyes and fell in love with the third daughter of the Ye family. I think this is also a destined marriage."

"But as the saying goes, a blessed girl won't marry an unblessed family. My eldest brother will be back at the end of the year, and I'll help Ah Zhen make some connections then."

Ye Zhen was startled, "Xiao Yuan, you..."

Dong Yuan winked at her, and in the envious and surprised eyes of others, he said, "Ms. Fang can arrange three marriages in a month for unmarried men and unmarried women. You can't refuse me."

The eldest son of the Dong family was no match for Li Chengge, and this made all the female members who wanted to make fun of Ye Zhen suffer a setback.

Fang Jing almost tore the handkerchief in her hand to pieces. If Ye Zhen really married into the Dong family, she would be so angry that she would die!

With Dong Yuan's support, the other female relatives dared not humiliate him anymore.

Dong Yuan pulled Ye Zhen to sit down, his eyes rolling, "Fortunately, the Imperial Master said he would help you, so I wasn't that worried. That day when you forced your way out of the mansion, it was the Imperial Master who sent someone to inform me, so my second sister thought of a way to have His Majesty call General Feihu into the palace and leave him alone for the night."

Dong Yuan laughed out loud, but Ye Zhen's heart trembled.

No wonder Li Chengge's men didn't catch up with her when she left the Marquis' Mansion. It turned out that Li Xuan had already thought of a way.

Her heart suddenly felt warm, and she subconsciously touched the rosary on her wrist through her sleeve.

Dong Yuan leaned close to her ear and said, "Ah Zhen, when did you become so close to the Imperial Master? I've never heard you say that before."

"That's so unfair. If I had known he was willing to get close to you, I would have asked you to ask him to give my second sister a child."

Ye Zhen choked on the tea in her throat and couldn't help coughing twice.

"Are you okay?" Dong Yuan put down the snacks in his hand and patted her on the back, looking worried.

Ye Zhen waved her hands, not knowing what to say, and just said, "Next time I see you, I'll give it a try."

Dong Yuan's eyes curved like crescent moons, "I'll wait for your good news."

Soon, Prince Yu's wet nurse was escorted into the inner hall, followed by several prominent ladies including Cui, Madam Chen, and Fang Jing's biological mother.

The girls bowed respectfully. Ruan saw Dong Yuan and Ye Zhen at a glance and waved, "Miss Dong, Miss Ye, come in quickly."

Fang Jing bit her lip. Dong Yuan was fine, but how could Ye Zhen also catch Ruan's eye? If it weren't for them, she would be the most prestigious and respectable girl today!

But now Ruan didn't even look at herself.