After I traveled through the book, I fought back in the Hou Mansion

Chapter 18

As the saying goes, "It's easy to meet the King of Hell, but hard to deal with little devils" contains profound wisdom in dealing with the world. Luo Shuiyao learned from the original owner's lesson and tried her best to maintain a good relationship with the guards around her.

Along the way, she treated Manager Zhang and the guards with gentleness and courtesy, even using small things to build relationships with them. In life, it's often these seemingly insignificant people who can play an unexpected role at critical moments.

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Kyoto, Qianqing Palace.

A middle-aged man in a bright yellow dragon robe sat before a desk. He looked dignified and stern, his gaze fixed on the memorial presented in his hands.

Suddenly, with a "bang", he slammed the memorial on the table and snorted angrily, "Those people are so audacious! Do they really think I'm dead?"

He took a few deep breaths, his expression extremely angry. Then, he turned to look at the man standing below him, his expression instantly softening.

"You've done an excellent job this time. I'm relieved to have the Hidden Dragon Guard in your hands. I heard your father wants to adopt two cousins and bring them home. I can give you a few days to rest so you can reunite with your family. You can also meet the two cousins. If you like, I can keep them by your side to take care of you."

Hearing Emperor Yuanzhen's words, Ye Yunzhou's eyes flashed with an imperceptible dark light. Thinking of the shameless words he heard in Qingshui Town, he felt an uncontrollable irritation in his heart.

He has always been clear about what he loves and hates. If he were harassed by that woman in the mansion, he was afraid that he would not be able to control himself and strangle her to death.

If that's the case, then I'll try to go home less often in the future to avoid meeting women like that, and I'll have some peace and quiet.

His face was stern, his brows slightly lowered, and he said in a deep voice, "Thank you, Your Majesty. My parents are in good health, so I don't have to stay by their side all the time. Now that the capital is in need of people, I am willing to stay in the Hidden Dragon Guard and help Your Majesty solve any problems."

Emperor Yuanzhen frowned slightly, a hint of helplessness on his face, and slowly said: "You are already a young man, not to mention marrying, you don't even have a concubine. You don't have anyone around you who understands your feelings, and your father doesn't take good care of you."

After a moment of contemplation, he continued, "Well, at this year's palace banquet, if you don't marry, I will choose a good match for you."

Hearing what Emperor Yuanzhen said, for some reason, the image of the woman in his arms suddenly flashed through Ye Yunzhou's mind.

His ears couldn't help but turn red, and he quickly lowered his eyes to hide the emotions in them. He replied respectfully, "Thank you, Your Majesty. When I find someone I like, I will definitely ask Your Majesty for a marriage."

Emperor Yuanzhen stared at him for a long while, then suddenly became interested and asked, "Oh? Do you have someone you like?"

Ye Yunzhou was silent for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "When I have it in the future, I will definitely inform His Majesty first."

Seeing him like this, Emperor Yuanzhen laughed heartily and stopped teasing him. He said, "If that's the case, then you can go back. You've been working too hard these days. Go and have a good rest."

Having said that, he ignored him and turned to walk towards the memorials that had not yet been reviewed. Seeing this, Ye Yunzhou took a few steps back and walked out of the Qianqing Palace.

After he came out of the palace, he went straight back to the Mansion of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery.

Zhongyonghou Mansion

His father had not yet returned home, and his mother was taking a nap. He did not want to disturb her, so he walked towards his yard. As soon as he entered the yard, he heard a call from behind:

"Brother." Ye Yunzhou turned around and saw his younger brother Ye Yunxing standing behind him, holding a box with an unknown object in his hand.

Seeing his brother looking at him, Ye Yunxing said in surprise: "Brother, two cousins will come to our house in two days. I thought you forgot...!"

"look."

As he spoke, he held up the box in his hand and said to Ye Yunzhou, "This is the gift I prepared for them. Don't forget to prepare gifts for them too. Come home early and we'll welcome them together."

Looking at the box in his hand, Ye Yunzhou frowned and said coldly, "I will be busy in the next few days and won't have time to greet them. I will prepare the gifts myself, and you can pass them on to them for me."

Hearing him say this, Ye Yunxing said anxiously: "Brother, didn't you just finish your work? How come His Majesty is so stingy that he didn't even let you rest for a few days..."

"Be careful what you say."

Hearing Ye Yunxing's such rebellious muttering, Ye Yunzhou turned and looked at him with a cold expression.

Seeing his eldest brother was angry, Ye Yunxing shrank his neck and laughed: "Isn't this right next to eldest brother? There are no outsiders, and no one will tell others."

Seeing his cunning appearance, Ye Yunzhou felt helpless. "You, remember that walls have ears in the future."

Ye Yunxing nodded quickly, "Yes, yes, I understand. I will pay attention to it in the future."

Ye Yunzhou went back to the house, picked up the two things, put them in two boxes and handed them to his stupid brother.

There were some things he couldn't say too directly, so he reminded him subtly, "You're not young anymore. You should understand the proper balance between men and women. You shouldn't get too close to women. Remember to be careful in everything you do and don't let others take advantage of you."

After saying that, seeing his stupid brother's confused look, he sighed helplessly and said, "Just remember, stay away from women."

After saying that, he waved his hand, signaling his stupid brother to leave quickly.

Ye Yunxing held the box handed to him by his brother and walked out of his brother's yard with full of doubts.

He still didn't understand what his brother meant. What did "don't get too close to women" mean? He thought he wasn't too close to women, not even to his mother.

He knew that boys and girls should sit at different tables after the age of seven and should keep their distance. His elder brother must have been teaching him this. But he was already so old, wasn't it a little late for his elder brother to tell him now?

As he thought about it, he shook his head. He really couldn't figure it out, so he stopped thinking about it, shook his head, and happily walked towards his yard holding the box.

Luo Shuiyao sat in the carriage. She was sore all over from the days of traveling by boat and had lost her former vitality.

She leaned weakly against the carriage window, gently lifted the curtain with her fingers, and looked outside. The city walls of the capital were towering, and the blue-gray bricks and stones exuded an ancient and solemn atmosphere in the sunlight.

Walking into the city, the streets are wide and neat, with bluestone pavement stretching endlessly beneath your feet. The city is bustling with people coming and going. Shops line the streets, offering a dazzling array of goods: exquisite silks in vibrant colors, delicate porcelain in exquisite finishes.

Luo Shuiyao looked at the prosperous scene, but felt a little uneasy. She didn't know what fate she would face in this unfamiliar capital city...