Exile is exile, is half of the capital enough as compensation?

When Ye Chaoyang pushed the door open and walked in, he saw his mother's face full of sorrow. He felt extremely sad and called out softly, "Mom."

When Madam Ye saw him come in, she didn't wait for him to continue the greetings, "Boss, you're back. What did the Hua family say?"

Ye Chaoyang did not hide anything and told Madam Ye everything he had said to Hua Mingche and Leng Youran that night.

When Old Lady Ye heard that Leng Youran had removed her daughter from the exile team, she was as shocked as Ye Chaoyang at that time.

But she soon figured it out.

The Leng family let their youngest daughter fake her death and leave home, it must be because the child had some extraordinary abilities.

Although she was mentally retarded before, people outside had no idea to what extent she was mentally retarded.

Maybe the girl from the Leng family is not stupid at all, but the Leng family just doesn't want to expose the child.

"It seems like this kid has a plan in mind. If she says that, she must have her reasons. Besides, it's safer to hand it over now. However, I still need to think carefully about how to discuss this matter with the royal family."

Seeing that she had no objection to handing over the family business, Ye Chaoyang sighed softly, "Mother, it's all because of my incompetence that I failed to protect the family business."

Madam Ye beckoned Ye Chaoyang to come closer. When he got closer, she took his hand, patted it gently, and said, "Son, you've done very well. Just like what the Leng family girl said, this emperor... well, let's get out of here soon! The Ye family has been in the capital for too long. It's time to go out for a walk. Don't be too sad. If your father and grandfather were here, they would make the same choice."

After saying this, Madam Ye saw that her son was still frowning, so she continued to comfort him, "Don't feel pressured. Back then, our ancestors were able to rise from a small merchant to become a company comparable to the imperial merchants. We, the descendants of the Ye family, can certainly do the same. Leaving is not necessarily a bad thing. Perhaps it will be another way for the Ye family to rise."

Ye Chaoyang didn't expect that his mother would have such foresight and courage. Looking back, he kept regretting the Ye family's property on the way back. Now it seems that he is still too young.

They always thought that the Ye family would decline after leaving the capital. In fact, as long as all the members of the Ye family are there, it will not be difficult for them to make a comeback.

"Okay, mother, I will go and report back to the emperor tomorrow."

"Well, did that girl tell me how to talk to the emperor?"

"Don't worry, mother. I have already made a plan in mind."

"Well, mother believes you."

The mother and son chatted for a long time until Mrs. Ye felt sleepy, and then Ye Chaoyang left.

After returning to his study, he began to organize all the Ye family's assets.

He picked out some businesses that were not in Beijing. Although there were only a few of them, they were still enough to support his family.

Although Leng Youran said that all the Ye family’s belongings would be returned, he knew that it would be easier said than done.

After sorting out all the account books, he couldn't help rubbing his eyebrows when looking at the thick stack of account books in front of him.

His hands stroked the account books again and again, and the reluctance in his eyes was about to overflow.

"Forget it, I can't keep it anyway."

I don’t know if he figured it out or let it go, but after taking a last look at the account book on the table, he left the study.

The next morning, Ye Chaoyang asked his servant to deliver a letter to the Hua family, informing them that Hua Mingche would host a banquet for the king's uncle and the Minister of War at a restaurant owned by the Ye family at noon today.

After receiving the news, Hua Mingche found Leng Youran, who had just woken up from her sleep.

A simple tidying up made room and the bed a messy one.

Last night, after Qin Fangya learned that Leng Youran had arrived, she had someone clean up the room in the middle of the night and refused to let Leng Youran leave no matter what she said.

Leng Youran had no choice but to stay.

"Ran'er, what do you think? Do you want to go and have a look?" Hua Mingche repeated the message Ye Chaoyang sent him and looked at Leng Youran.

Although he is the elder, he always feels that the little girl in front of him is much smarter than him. The message Ye Chaoyang sent this morning was obviously intended for Hua Mingche to pass on the message.

Leng Youran lowered his eyes and thought for a moment, "Is my uncle, the Minister of War, also Li Yunhao's father?"

When Hua Mingche thought of Minister Li, his expression turned uglier and his tone became unfriendly. "Well, it's still him."

"Humph, this beast. They were the ones who submitted the evidence of the Leng family's collusion with the Crown Prince! Although everyone knows that the Leng family is pro-Royal, and even if the Leng family and the Crown Prince are close because of the late Emperor, who caused the Crown Prince to be found out for plotting to murder the late Emperor? Sigh..."

When talking about the prince, Hua Mingche's eyes were full of regret. He was such a kind and clear-minded person, how could he have such dirty thoughts.

It's just that a new emperor appoints new ministers.

Leng Youran noticed the flash of pity in Hua Mingche's eyes when he spoke of the Crown Prince. Thinking of their family's ties to the royal family, he asked, "Uncle, do you know much about the royal family? What was the late Crown Prince like?"

Hua Mingche had originally come to talk to her about the Ye family and had been standing there. When he saw her asking about the royal family, he walked over to the round table in her room and sat down. He pointed to the seat next to him and motioned Leng Youran to sit down.

He then spoke, "Speaking of the royal family, your grandfather should actually know more about it than I do. I believe your grandfather has also told you about the royal family and the Leng family. When the late emperor was on the throne, even though your grandfather lost his official position, the royal family still respected him very much. When your brothers and sisters were born, the royal family gave them many rewards. If your grandfather hadn't clearly stated that your Leng family didn't want more people to enter the court, I guess your father and Yuyang wouldn't be the only ones in your family to enter officialdom."

"Yuyang actually had a very good relationship with the Crown Prince privately, but outsiders didn't know it. They mostly met at our house, along with your cousin. It's not an exaggeration to say the three of them grew up together. It's such a pity that a child like that was born into the royal family, only to die amidst the intrigues and struggles."

When Leng Youran heard him mention her cousin Hua Zian, she remembered that she had seen this cousin both times she came here.

"Uncle, where is my cousin?"

Hua Mingche shook his head. "I don't know where he went. He suddenly came back half a month ago and said he had something to go out for and he wasn't sure when he would be back."

Half a month ago?

Leng Youran compared the timeline and it seemed that it was what happened before the Leng family was exiled.

Hua Zian suddenly went out at that time. Could it be that there was something important?

"Does cousin know about the prince's affairs?"

"How could he not know about such a big thing? As soon as the prince's incident happened, I wrote him a letter to inform him. He just said he knew about it in his reply, but didn't say anything else. Sigh, I don't know what this child is thinking. After all, they grew up together."

Leng Youran frowned slightly, always feeling that there must be other reasons for Hua Zian's sudden departure.