Ye Youlan's daily life of traveling through time

In the Empress Dowager's palace, Li Da stood respectfully, not daring to look up at her. Under his feet lay the shattered teacup that the Empress Dowager had thrown at him.

"You are such an idiot! Where did you find such a brainless girl? You almost got me into trouble."

Li Da was terrified: "I was also carefully selected. This only means that the Seventh Prince Ye Youlan is not easy to deal with. I will find another way."

"You'd better forget about it. Look at what you've done. Nothing has gone your way. You've lost more than you gain."

Li Da suddenly knelt down, and the empress dowager asked him in surprise what he was doing?

"I heard that a sudden heavy snowstorm hit northern Chu, causing great hardship for the people. The emperor is considering who to send to provide disaster relief. I want my son, Li Zong, to go there to gain some experience, so that he can contribute to the court."

The Queen Mother sneered, "Are you sure? He's been hanging around in the Hanlin Academy, and everyone's turned a blind eye to him. Now you're handing this difficult matter over to him. Are you trying to help him or harm him?"

"Zong'er actually has the ability, but he just lacks an opportunity. I would like to ask the Queen Mother to speak well of Zong'er in front of the Emperor. Even if he cannot take charge of the overall situation, he can still assist in handling it."

The Empress Dowager thought that the second half of Li Da's words made sense. If he did not take charge of the overall situation, the risks would be greatly reduced. If handled well, Li Zong would also benefit from it.

"I'll think about it."

The Queen Mother reminded Li Da to use his brain more when doing things in the future and not to always have to clean up the mess behind him.

"What am I going to do with that girl?"

"You don't have to deal with it."

Li Da shuddered. He knew what the empress dowager meant. The little girl was so pretty. It was such a pity.

"Minister Chen's daughter will be getting married in a few days. Although the Ning'an Palace is far away from the imperial court, its influence is still there. You should remind your daughter-in-law, Qin Yurou, to keep in touch with those girls. She might be a useful tool in a critical moment."

Li Da appeared to be submissive on the surface, but he was still a little proud in his heart. Whether Li Zong married Ye Youlan or Qin Yurou, it would be a good choice.

Besides, Princess Ning'an originally wanted to take advantage of the flower-viewing banquet in the palace to meet Chen Xiaoling, but the Queen Mother canceled the banquet, and she was depressed for several days.

Chen Su comforted her mother, saying that the wedding was only a few days away and it didn't matter if they met two days later.

The emperor was in a state of great anxiety. Less than a month before the Lunar New Year, a snowstorm struck northern Chu. Memorials to the emperor poured down on his desk like snowflakes. Who should he send? The ministers recommended a wide variety of candidates, each with their own agenda. The clacking of beads on an abacus could be heard ten miles away.

He called Prime Minister Ye and asked him what he thought.

"It's true that Minister Li wants his son to go with him to experience the trials, but his son, who is from the Hanlin Academy, is going to work for the Ministry of Works. I wonder if he will feel sorry for his precious son having to endure such hardships."

"The Queen Mother asked, so I have to give her face."

"Then let Mr. Zheng from the Ministry of Works take charge, and Li Zong assist."

The emperor agreed: "I originally wanted to let Chen Su go, but he is getting married soon. Forget it, let's make it this way this time!"

Li Da returned to the Shangshu Mansion and happily told his son the good news. However, Li Zong was not happy at all and looked as if he had lost all hope in life.

"Dad, it's almost the end of the year, and you asked me to go to such a remote place like Chubei, and to provide disaster relief. You really think about your son."

"What a great opportunity! If you and Lord Zheng handle the snowstorm well, the Emperor will surely reward you and give you a promotion. Just be happy! You don't know anything, so just stay by Lord Zheng's side and act according to circumstances."

Li Zong returned to his yard and saw Qin Yurou. He went to hug her, but Yurou pushed him away: "What are you doing in broad daylight?"

"I'm going to Chubei in two days, but I can't bear to leave you. What should I do? How about you come with me?"

"Nonsense, if I follow you, who will take care of the house? And you are going to provide disaster relief, not go out to play, so be sensible."

Li Zong quickly begged for mercy: "I know, I know, please don't lecture me anymore."

Qin Yurou smiled: "That's about right."

Li Zong came forward and said, "I don't know when I'll be back, so can I rest early tonight?"

Qin Yurou pretended to fix her hair to hide her shyness.

Two days later, Li Zong set off for Chubei. Li Da gave Qin Yurou a silver note of five hundred taels and asked her to carefully select congratulatory gifts for Li Miaoyu and Chen Xiaoling.

Qin Yurou hadn't gotten over the sadness of parting with Li Zong yet. Faced with the sudden banknote, she was a little confused. Why was her father-in-law suddenly concerned about her good friend? If he wanted to send a gift to please others, he could have given it to Master Li or Master Chen himself.

Seeing Qin Yurou's puzzled expression, Li Da smiled and said, "You are on good terms with them. Their family backgrounds are incomparable to ours, but we cannot lose the battle."

Qin Yurou looked at the banknotes in her hand and raised her eyes: "Dad, where did you get so much money?"

Li Da said unnaturally, "I have invested in some businesses privately. Oh, don't ask so many questions. Just take the flowers."

Qin Yurou didn't know what to say. She thought that Chen Xiaoling was getting married in two days, and she should prepare a gift.

One day before the wedding, several sisters gathered in Chen Xiaoling's boudoir to present the congratulatory gifts. Chen Xiaoling asked the maid to keep them, and then sat down to chat with the sisters.

"Why don't you open it and take a look?"

Qin Yurou thought that she had carefully prepared a gift, but she didn't even open it to take a look.

"I like whatever you give me. I'm just very nervous now. What should I do? My heart is pounding."

Li Miaoyu is gentle and calm. In fact, she is as nervous as Chen Xiaoling, but she is not as exaggerated as Chen Xiaoling.

Ye Youlan smiled and said, "After you get married, while Chen Su is out toasting, you must eat something and don't starve yourself."

Chen Xiaoling looked at Ye Youlan: "Why are you still thinking about eating when you're getting married? It's really ruining the mood."

"Aren't I worried that you might be exhausted?"

"Hate."

Chen Xiaoling looked at Ruoyun, her eyes full of trust: "Ruoyun, you are the most reliable, please tell me."

Ruoyun blushed, like a red flower moistened by rain. "I was so nervous that my heart was about to burst out. I came here in a daze."

"Qin Yurou, go ahead."

"You said Ruoyun is the most reliable, why are you still asking me why?"

"Why are you still being picky about words? Boring. Come, let me say it again, Qin Yurou, you are the most sincere and steady, so you go ahead and say it."

Qin Yurou smiled sheepishly: "You forgot, on the day of my wedding, Li Zong drank too much and fell asleep, and broke his leg the next day."

The sisters laughed out loud.

"Is it lonely for your Li Zong to stay alone in his empty house after he went to Chubei?"

Qin Yurou pretended to be angry: "With your mouth, can Chen Su control you? I have enough to worry about in the Li Mansion. After a busy day, I went back to my room and fell asleep. I almost forgot that I still have a husband."

Another burst of laughter.

Ye Youlan was pleasantly surprised to find that Qin Yurou actually understood humor.