After the mind-reading and gossip-eating incident, officials in the imperial city were demoted one a

"You're talking nonsense."

"Aunt, how long has it been since you last saw Uncle?"

When Ye Wanjing was reminded of this, it was as if a pot had been poured out to her head. She stayed at the Ye family's house for a year without going back, and her husband did not come to the Ye family to inquire about her, nor did he send anyone to tell her.

Could it really be as they say, that he's actually having an affair...?

Ye Wan's face turned deathly pale instantly. She twisted the handkerchief in her hands tightly, her heart filled with panic.

She tried to calm herself down, but the suspicions in her heart grew wildly like weeds, making it impossible for her to find peace.

Ye Mian also sensed something was wrong. He had dealings with the Yun family, and the amount of silver notes he received in recent months was less than usual.

Ye Mian frowned, secretly regretting his oversight. It was so obvious, yet he had thought that as long as they were still related by marriage, there wouldn't be any problems.

Actually, this is because Ye Mian is arrogant and looks down on merchants from the bottom of his heart.

“Sister Wan, your sister-in-law is right. You really need to go back and see her. Husbands and wives need to be affectionate. When you get back, have a good talk with Yunfei. You need to get along well and be loving. After all, harmony in the family brings prosperity.”

Xue Ruoxue patted Ye Wan on the shoulder, her eyes filled with concern for her.

The good life of the mother and her two children was partly supported by the Yun family's silver notes, and they couldn't let the Yun family be disheartened because of Ye Wan.

She had previously suggested that Ye Wan return, but she couldn't stand the foolishness of the mother and daughter, and hoped it wasn't too late.

"Mom, it seems like we haven't been home for a year. I miss Dad, Grandpa, and Grandma."

Yun Piaopiao used to think that she was the only child in the Yun family, and that everything in the Yun family would belong to her in the future. At the same time, she forgot to maintain that family bond.

She no longer cared about Ye Yaoyao stepping on her foot; she just wanted to get home quickly.

"Okay, Xiaoyu, help Miss walk."

After finishing her sentence, Ye Wan quickly left.

[When interests are at stake, what's a little pain? Hurry back and seize the family fortune! The Yun family is definitely up to something big, I bet ten spicy strips on it.]

The triplets simultaneously had the same question in their minds: What are spicy strips?

"Madam, thank goodness you reminded me."

Ye Mian took Liu Yunshu's hand and looked at her gently, his eyes full of gratitude and tenderness.

[Wow, that scumbag dad's face is so gentle, it makes me want to tear it to shreds. And Xue Ruoxue is practically crying from jealousy.]

Xue Ruoxue was filled with jealousy. Her eyes welled up with tears, and she turned away. No one saw that her lips trembled slightly, her teeth were clenched, and her eyes were glistening with tears.

She is the legal wife, so why has she been reduced to a mistress who cannot be seen in public?

Ye Yuanru held her hand and silently comforted her.

Liu Yunshu heard her daughter's thoughts and refrained from pulling her hand away. After noticing Xue Ruoxue's expression out of the corner of her eye, she subtly withdrew her hand.

"Husband, I slapped you a few times just now, will you be angry with me?"

When Liu Yunshu brought up the matter again, Ye Mian almost lost his composure and continued speaking without giving him a chance to answer.

“My husband, I am the mother of our child. You have never experienced the hardships of ten months of pregnancy, so you cannot understand how much a mother loves her child.”

Yao Yao had an accident, but thankfully she was brought back to life. And Xi Yao was treated like this. It hurts me so much, do you know that?

Liu Yunshu's eyes were red and her voice was choked with sobs; her grief-stricken appearance was deeply moving.

“My wife, it was my fault. You were right to hit him. I deserved it.”

It turned out that Liu Yunshu's harsh words today were all because she was standing up for the child. Ye Mian felt a little relieved, and the seeds of doubt gradually disappeared.

Xue Ruoxue gritted her teeth as she listened to their words, not even feeling the pain as her nails dug into her flesh.

"Then promise me that you will treat every child with patience from now on."

Liu Yunshu knew that they had gained a significant advantage today and could not afford to arouse any suspicion from Ye Mian.

"Okay! Okay! It's all my fault. I will take better care of them in the future."

"Then I forgive you."

"My wife is so understanding. Marrying you is the greatest blessing of my life." Ye Mian gently embraced Liu Yunshu.

【I'm going to vomit!】 Ye Yaoyao looked disgusted.

The triplets looked up at the sky.

Xue Ruoxue's face was terribly gloomy, her eyes fixed on the two embracing each other.

[Host, Xue Ruoxue is going crazy with jealousy.]

"Wow, your parents are so loving, aren't they, Aunt Xue?" Ye Yaoyao added insult to injury for Xue Ruoxue.

"Yes, it is."

Xue Ruoxue forced a smile, but she almost lost her composure when Ye Yaoyao suddenly asked her that question.

[Oh! I ambushed her, and her smile is so awkward.]

Xin Chuli was curious when she saw the tenderness between the couple.

"Why is Lord Ye suddenly so gentle? Could it be that I've misunderstood him?"

"That's Ye Mian's brilliance. He's a master of disguise. On the surface, he's a gentleman, but in reality, he's a dangerous person."

Having served as an official for many years, Xin Chonglian had long since developed a keen eye for talent.

Madam Xin praised Liu Yunshu highly, saying, "Madam Ye is flexible and resilient, truly a rare and wonderful person."

"I think Miss Ye the Third and Miss Ye the Fourth are also quite extraordinary."

“Madam, now that things have been settled, let’s go back to our own courtyard.”

“Husband, the matter is not yet resolved?” Liu Yunshu pointed to the Taoist priest watching the show from the side.

Ye Mian's face darkened; he had almost forgotten about this person.

“Mother feels that her courtyard is somewhat unclean. It’s fine for the Taoist priest to stay here and exorcise the evil spirits. Let’s go back.”

Ye Mian just wanted to get his people away from here as soon as possible.

"But he called Yao Yao a monster! The head of the Imperial Medical Academy personally examined Yao Yao and said that she had entered a state of suspended animation and was perfectly healthy now, so how could she be a monster?"

“Madam is right, Yaoyao is not a demon,” Ye Mian quickly echoed.

"The Fourth Miss is standing in the sunlight without any discomfort. I must have misjudged her. I will leave now."

The Taoist priest, being quite pragmatic, broke out in a cold sweat and hurriedly said...

I witnessed Liu Yunshu slap Ye Mian and his sister several times, and in the end, they still had to remember her kindness. They couldn't afford to offend her.

You'd better pack your things and leave with your apprentice as soon as possible.

Ye Mian stared at the Taoist priest's back, his eyes narrowing dangerously, revealing a chilling aura.

[The scumbag father wanted to kill him to silence him.]

"Madam, let's go back."

At that moment, a servant ran in to report.

"Sir, several constables have arrived outside, saying they want to arrest a criminal?"

Ye Mian's gaze was sharp as a sword as he stared intently at Liu Yunshu.

Liu Yunshu met Ye Mian's gaze with a calm expression.

"Husband, why are you looking at me like that? Weren't those four people locked in the woodshed by you?"

Yes, the four of them, mother and children, did not leave, but Tingqin took the jade artifacts out of the courtyard. It is possible that Liu Yunshu asked her to report to the authorities, Ye Mian secretly speculated.

"Did the officers say who they were going to arrest?"

"Yes, they said they wanted to arrest the steward," the servant reported truthfully.

Before long, the officials entered. Ye Jingyang, head held high and chest puffed out, led the way with a smug expression.

Ye Mian gave him a cold look. When did this kid go out and bring people in?