Chapter 207 Peace is the most precious thing
Helian Jing had such doubts in his mind, but he couldn't find a chance to ask Yaoyao, and Xia Chunyu followed him all the time.

He had no choice but to wink at Jiang Yue. Jiang Yue was puzzled, but when she saw Prince Jing walk out, she quietly retreated.

Xia Chunyu saw it all but remained calm.

"Yue'er, your master is not sick, right?" Xiao Jing asked after leaving the room.

"No, no." Jiang Yue replied. It turned out that Prince Jing came to her to ask this.

"Then why has she lost so much weight?"

Uh... Jiang Yue stayed by the Second Young Madam's side every day and didn't pay much attention to her, but the Second Young Madam had indeed lost some weight. It might be because she had a quarrel with the Young Master a few days ago, and Tianshangju's business was busy and there were a lot of things to do.

"Maybe he's been busy lately! The pastry shop business is very good!" Jiang Yue didn't dare to tell others about the quarrel between the Second Young Lady and the Young Master.

Xiao Jing couldn't help but feel depressed. Yaoyao was already a young lady, why did she still work so hard? Brother Chunyu didn't need this little money, did he? Which was more important, making money or keeping healthy?

"Please persuade your master not to make himself so tired. Your health is more important."

Jiang Yue hurriedly said: "I will persuade you."

Xiaojing waved to Ping'an and asked him to go to the warehouse to get some high-quality bird's nest and ginseng and bring it back to Yaoyao later.

Back in the house, Princess Yi De was talking about the New Year.

"Your eldest brother is not here either, so today we will just have a family dinner for the New Year. The time is set for the 27th. You two can make arrangements and come over to have dinner together then."

Xia Chunyu readily agreed: "Of course I will come."

Ye Jiayao said: "I'll come over earlier and make everyone a delicious meal."

The old ancestor said, "You are busy during normal times, and even busier during the New Year. You should take a good rest when you have time. Just let the cook prepare the New Year's dinner. You look thinner than the last time you came. Chunyu, did you bully Jinxuan?"

Xia Chunyu immediately complained: "Grandfather, I'm thankful that she doesn't bully me. Even if I wanted to bully her, I don't have the ability to do so."

Ye Jiayao resisted the urge to roll her eyes and kept a shy smile. She thought, isn't that bullying? You're bullying me to death.

The old ancestor smiled and said: "I don't think you have the guts. If you dare to bully her, I won't allow it."

Yide tried to smooth things over: "Grandfather, you can rest assured. Last time, Youshi complained to me that Chunyu had married a wife, and all he cared about was his wife. She, as his mother, was almost forgotten."

"My mother is exaggerating. Was I so obvious in what I did?" Xia Chunyu couldn't help laughing.

This made everyone laugh again.

When they were leaving, Xiao Jing walked them to the door and Ping An handed over two bags of food. Xiao Jing said, "This is what your mother asked you to take back. Keep it for yourself."

Xia Chunyu took it, with a hint of caution in his smile: "Thank you very much."

Back at the Marquis' Mansion, Ye Jiayao entered the room. Xia Chunyu deliberately slowed down a few steps and called Jiang Yue: "What did the young prince want to talk to you about?"

Uh... Did the prince know? Jiang Yue didn't dare to hide it, but she couldn't say too much. The Second Young Madam and the prince had just reconciled, so she didn't want to cause any more trouble. So she said, "The young prince asked if the Second Young Madam was sick. She didn't look very well. I said that the Second Young Madam was busy with the pastry shop recently and might be tired."

Xia Chunyu hesitated for a while, waved his hand, and let Jiang Yue go in first.

He was annoyed. Xiao Jing really cared about Yaoyao! However, today even the old ancestor with poor eyesight could see that Yaoyao looked unwell. He had to take it easy. There was still a long way to go!

Ye Jiayao opened the two paper packages and found bird's nest and ginseng inside. She believed that this was Xiaojing's idea and the princess did not give any instructions at all.

Oh, Xiaojing has grown up and become considerate. Whoever marries Xiaojing in the future will be very happy.

Ye Jiayao asked Jiang Yue to put the things away. Qiao Xi came in and whispered, "Second Young Madam, the eldest young madam went to see the third young madam this afternoon. She sat in the third young madam's room for a long time! Miss Yulian from the third lady's family also went to visit. Should the second young madam go to visit as well?"

Qiao Xi was very thoughtful and considerate. Although a sprained foot was not a big problem, Liuli's status was different. Even Youshi was so anxious. Everyone went to visit her, and it would not be good for her to not go alone.

Superficial work still needs to be done.

Ye Jiayao nodded: "Go prepare some high-quality donkey-hide gelatin to promote blood circulation. Come with me after dinner!"

"Yes." Qiao Xi took her leave.

After dinner, Ye Jiayao was about to say that she wanted to go to Liuli's place to take a look, but Youshi spoke first: "Second daughter-in-law, please accompany me to see Liuli."

On the one hand, Youshi was worried about Liuli's injury and felt uneasy if she didn't go to see her in person. On the other hand, there was a grudge between the second son's wife and Liuli, so she wanted to ease it to avoid embarrassment between the two of them. Harmony is the most important thing.

Ye Jiayao readily agreed: "My wife is planning to visit my third brother's wife, and I have prepared some high-quality donkey-hide gelatin."

Youshi was relieved that the second son's wife was sensible.

In the room, Chunfeng was rubbing Liuli's ankle with medicinal wine. Liuli kept crying out in pain, and Chunfeng said helplessly, "Just bear with it, the blood clots have already dispersed, and it will heal quickly."

"But your strength is too great, let Xiaoya do it!" Liuli couldn't stand Chunfeng's strong rubbing, tears came out of her eyes. "How can Xiaoya do it? She doesn't dare to do it when you take a breath." Chunfeng snorted.

Xiaoya nodded, indicating that the Third Young Master was right and she didn't dare to do it.

"Princess, the Madam and the Second Young Madam are here." The maid reported.

Chunfeng quickly packed up his things and gently put Liuli's feet back into the quilt. Liuli took a silk handkerchief and wiped away her tears.

This was the first time Ye Jiayao came here since Liuli came in.

As soon as Youshi came in, she smelled a strong odor of medicine. Liuli pretended to stand up and salute, but was stopped by Youshi.

"Just lie down and don't get up."

"Mother, it's cold outside and you still come here in person. I feel so sorry." Liuli said embarrassedly.

You Shi smiled and said, "It just so happens that your second sister-in-law wants to visit you, so we came together. I would be worried if I didn't see your injuries with my own eyes. Chunfeng doesn't know how to take care of others."

Xiaoya smiled and said, "Madam, the Third Young Master is really good at taking care of people! He just helped the princess apply medicine, and I couldn't help."

Chunfeng raised his beautiful eyebrows, as if to say, "Mother, you underestimate me too much." He may not be able to treat other illnesses, but he is used to seeing bruises and injuries.

Liuli seemed to have just seen Ye Jiayao, and said with a gentle smile: "Second sister-in-law, thank you for coming to see me. It's actually nothing serious. I'm sorry to have caused trouble to everyone."

Ye Jiayao said calmly, "We are all family, so why bother? You can't be careless with this sprain. If you don't take good care of it, it will leave a root of disease. I brought you some high-quality donkey-hide gelatin to promote blood circulation."

Ye Jiayao had previously thought that Youshi asked her to see Liuli because she felt sorry for Liuli. After hearing what Youshi said, she finally understood her intention.

Liuli chuckled: "Second sister-in-law, you might as well send me a cake. I'm about to vomit from all the medicine I've taken."

"I'll make one for you tomorrow." Ye Jiayao said generously.

After sitting for a while, You gave her some instructions, asked her to go to bed early, and then left with Ye Jiayao.

Chunfeng went to see them off.

Liuli then stopped smiling and looked at the things Ye Jiayao had brought with a cold gaze: "Xiaoya, take it and throw it away."

Xiaoya said, "Princess, it would be a shame to throw it away. Just keep it for now. If you don't want to eat it yourself, you can give it to others!"

Liuli snorted coldly: "I feel uncomfortable looking at the things she gave me."

Xiaoya advised: "Princess, you see, this is your self-torture tactic. The Marquis and his wife are beginning to care about you. The more favored you are, the less status the Second Young Madam will have. You have a long way to go to fight for this!"

Liuli remained silent, but listened to what was said. She thought Xiaoya was right. If she wanted to deal with the people with the surname Ye, she had to win over the hearts of others first and numb the hearts of the people with the surname Ye.

This self-torture trick was thought up by Xiaoya. Is there any way to change everyone's opinion of her in the shortest possible time? Today is a good opportunity. Judging from the results, this hardship is worth it.

Who would have guessed that this timid Xiaoya was actually quite scheming, better than Nanny Shu. Nanny Shu only knew how to use her power to pressure people, but this obviously didn't work.

On the way back, Ye Jiayao kept thinking about Liuli's words and actions. It seemed that there was nothing wrong with them. This made her even more alert. Liuli was not a good disguiser and was always casual. But this time she did it so flawlessly. It was really rare!

I have to admit that Liuli has become smarter.

At night, lying in bed, Ye Jiayao talked about this with Chunyu.

"Do you think Liuli has really become obedient?"

Chunyu looked at the book and said casually, "I heard that she and Chunfeng are getting along well recently. Chunfeng seems to be in a good mood."

"Oh, so what you mean is that Chunfeng made Liuli change?"

"It's not impossible. After what happened last time, Liuli herself knows that the emperor will not help her if she acts unreasonably. Does she want to go against everyone in the mansion? What good will it do her?" Xia Chunyu analyzed.

"If she wants to live a good life with Chunfeng, she has to change. Otherwise, she will go down this path and there will be no way out."

Ye Jiayao stared at the pattern on the top of the tent in a daze.

It seems that Chunyu's analysis makes sense. Maybe Liuli has figured it out and she was just overthinking it!
Xia Chunyu looked at her dazed look and pinched her nose: "Don't let your imagination run wild. Don't you always hope that they will live well? What are you still worried about? Go to bed early. I'll read for a while and turn off the lights when you fall asleep."

Ye Jiayao turned over and hugged his waist, wrapping her legs around him. It was so warm! So comfortable...

"Well, then don't watch too late." Ye Jiayao rested her head on his arm and closed her eyes. It was useless to think so much anyway, so she might as well make up for the lost sleep.

She was wrapped around him like an octopus, and her soft body stimulated his hidden desires. But when he saw the dark shadow under her long eyelashes... Xia Chunyu took a deep breath, suppressed his restless thoughts, and shifted his gaze and attention to the book.

(End of this chapter)