Chapter 907: Should It Be Said
The old Emperor, however, still thought that the Prince of Jing was just too proud to bring her back.
But she was just a woman, after all. It wasn’t too important whether he replaced her or not. The Prince of Jing was truly favored by the Emperor, so of course, such a request would be granted.
On the other side, Ye Jiu followed Sikong Mo out of the Wanlai Gambling House, galloping all the way.
Seeing that the road was clearly not leading back, Ye Jiu turned her head and asked Sikong Mo, “Where are you taking me?”
“Home,” Sikong Mo laughed lightly.
Home, what a warm word!
She didn’t know when she could truly return home hand in hand with him.
Nestled quietly in Sikong Meng’s arms, listening to his powerful heartbeat, Ye Jiu suddenly felt a sense of reassurance.
“Amo, if Grandfather Emperor really disagrees with our marriage, then let’s elope,” Ye Jiu suddenly said.
Sikong Mo tightened his long arm in shock, “Are you serious?”
A gleam of clarity flashed in Ye Jiu’s eyes, “I’m just joking.”
Ancient times were different from modern ones; a woman married remained a wife, eloping made her a concubine. Even in love, Ye Jiu wouldn’t be so lacking in self-respect.
Of course, that might also be why they hadn’t reached that point yet.
Sikong Mo also laughed lightly, “Don’t worry, no one can stop us from being together.”
Even if Ye Jiu was truly willing to elope with him, he wouldn’t agree to let her ruin her reputation like that.
Sikong Mo had always been known as a rogue in others’ mouths; if he couldn’t even marry the woman he loved, how could he live up to that reputation?
After spending most of the day together, he finally sent Ye Jiu back.
However, just to the entrance of the Royal Residence. He only left after watching Ye Jiu’s figure disappear beyond the gates.
Once Ye Jiu returned home, she found the atmosphere there somewhat off.
Summoning Ying Chun, Ye Jiu asked, “Where is the eldest young master?”
“When the eldest young master returned, he was severely punished by the Prince and has already been sent back to the front courtyard.” The house had a rule that all male offspring lived in the front courtyard from the age of eight, where they were raised and instructed by dedicated staff. This is why, in ancient times, wet nurses were often closer than birth parents.
Upon hearing that Qin Zhou had been punished, Ye Jiu did not feel sorry for him; instead, for the first time, she felt that he deserved it.
Fighting crickets and chickens in the past could be overlooked, but now he had even gone to a gambling den and dared to borrow so much all at once.
Although he had been lured by others, if he did not have that inclination, no one could drag him there.
Fortunately, this incident happened in the Royal Residence of Jing, because in an ordinary family, this single act could have ruined the entire household.
Throughout history, have there been few such instances?
He deserved to be punished.
Though the gambling houses Ye Jiu managed under her command provided spaces for others and made profits by charging fees, they never allowed credit or engaged in excessive dealings.
Her original intention in opening the gambling house was to give Ye Bai and Ye Hei something to do, while simultaneously providing entertainment venues for others. Unexpectedly, the two of them managed it quite successfully, and the scale was anything but small.
Seeing Ye Jiu not speak for a while, Ying Chun hesitated and said, “There’s one more thing. This servant isn’t sure whether I should tell the Commandery Princess.”
“Just speak straight; what’s with the hemming and hawing!” Ye Jiu said.
“The Prince is going to take another side consort, and it’s a lady from the Wang family. The royal edict arrived this afternoon.”