Chapter 314

Xia Chunyu wasn't hungry in the first place, but since it was Ye Jiayao's gift, he had to show his support. However, there were so many dishes that he couldn't finish them all by himself, so he insisted that Ye Jiayao have a couple of drinks with him.

Ye Jiayao was in a good mood, so she drank two cups and asked Qiao Xi to add another set of bowls and chopsticks.

It is a special kind of fun for a young couple to drink together.

Xia Chunyu told her about the progress of the villa while peeling shrimps.

"It's almost done. All that's left is painting. I estimate it will be finished in about ten days. After some more finishing touches on the details, we can move in during the Chinese New Year."

Ye Jiayao calculated that it was now October and there were still two months until the Chinese New Year.

"I'm afraid I won't have time to stay here during the New Year. Don't forget, I'm the head of the family now, and I have to go back and forth for social events. I don't even have time to go to Zhenjiang, let alone go to the other courtyard for a few days of leisure." Ye Jiayao got a headache just thinking about this. The job of managing the household is a year-round job! Every day when I open my eyes, there are a lot of small and big chores, and I can't just ignore them.

Xia Chunyu sneered and said, "I have a way."

Ye Jiayao was startled and looked at him with deep suspicion.

Xia Chunyu fed her the peeled shrimp and said with a smile, "Mother has wanted to go back to Hangzhou for a long time, but she has never been free. Now that I have handed the family over to you, there is nothing to worry about. I will talk to mother later, and she will be happy. When the weather gets warmer next spring, I will take you to Hangzhou again to visit grandmother and bring mother back. Moreover, we can also stop by Zhenjiang and stay for a few days."

Ye Jiayao was delighted: "Really?"

Xia Chunyu raised his eyebrows: "When have I ever lied to you?"

"It would be great if that were true." Ye Jiayao became happy and wanted to toast Chunyu.

Xia Chunyu wiped his hands and picked up the wine glass. His ink-black eyes reflected the candlelight, and there seemed to be ripples of sweet love.

There was a smile in his eyes: "Come here."

Ye Jiayao followed suit, but her expression was shy, and she asked coquettishly, "What?"

The next moment, she was pulled into his arms, and because of the rough movement, the wine in Ye Jiayao's cup spilled out and poured onto his lapel, immediately staining the dark green brocade with a dark color.

"Look at you, it's all spilled!" Ye Jiayao said angrily and wanted to wipe the wine stains for him.

"Don't worry about him." He looked at her deeply with eyes that seemed to have stars twinkling in them. He hooked her arm with his long arm: "I want to drink it this way."

Ye Jiayao blushed. They were already an old couple, why were they still drinking wedding wine?
"You have so many tricks." Ye Jiayao said with a smile.

He chuckled without saying a word, his eyes burning, and squeezed her waist with his hand lightly.

Ye Jiayao's face turned even redder, and she drank the wedding wine with him obediently. Just as she remembered, the arm that was still hooked around her hand moved closer, and Ye Jiayao was pulled over by him. His lips covered hers, and with the scent of wine, he gently held her lips, and whispered seductively:

The tacit understanding between husband and wife is that they know what the other wants with just one look or one action, especially in some aspects, Ye Jiayao has a high level of understanding and can immediately

I'm a little nervous...

Before she could get nervous for long, he held her in his arms and they both fell on the bed.

"The dishes haven't been cleaned up yet..."

"I'll clean it up tomorrow..."

"But……"

"Focus, woman..."

Ye Jiayao felt that she was also a uniform control freak. She especially liked to see him in uniform, which made him look particularly handsome and domineering.

I wonder if those women who have not received the grace of rain and dew for many years would have wild thoughts when seeing such a person walking around in the palace? Would they secretly drool?

"What are you thinking about?" After Xia Chunyu finished getting ready, he turned around and saw Ye Jiayao staring at him infatuatedly.

Ye Jiayao quickly averted her gaze and pulled the quilt more tightly around herself in embarrassment.

"I wasn't thinking anything..." Ye Jiayao would never admit that she was being infatuated with someone else.

Xia Chunyu sneered, leaned over, and kissed her on the face: "Sleep a little longer, I will explain to mother."

Ye Jiayao's face turned red again. Explain? How should he explain?

Oh, mother, I knocked your wife down last night and she can’t get up today?
Never mind, no matter what he said, she really couldn't get up anyway.

After Xia Chunyu left, Ye Jiayao took another nap. She heard someone ask in a daze, "Is the Second Young Madam still awake?"

It sounded like Zhou Xingjia's voice.

"Shh... keep your voice down. The Second Young Madam has been exhausted lately and it's rare for her to get some extra sleep." It was Qiao Xi who was covering up for her.

Ye Jiayao woke up and heard Zhou Xingjia asking again: "Did the Second Young Madam mention me these two days?" Qiao Xi laughed: "Why would she mention you for no reason?"

"Oh, that's good, that's good." Zhou Xingjia's tone seemed somewhat relieved and somewhat disappointed.

Ye Jiayao curled her lips. It seemed that Zhou Xingjia was beginning to feel uneasy and came to test Qiao Xi's attitude.

Humph, you dare to play tricks under her hands, thinking she is a vegetarian? If Zhou Xingjia doesn't know how to reflect on himself, she will not show mercy next time.

Having lost all desire to sleep, Ye Jiayao simply got up and rubbed her waist which was still a little sore. She couldn't help but feel a little resentful. Damn it, she should never try anything new again. Her small body couldn't stand the torture.

Fortunately, Mrs. Rong's class was in the afternoon, so Ye Jiayao dressed up calmly and went to meet Mrs. You.

Mrs. Qiao was already there. She was dressed particularly gorgeously today and looked very energetic. In comparison, she looked haggard.

When Youshi saw her coming, she asked worriedly, "I heard from Chun'er that you caught a cold. Are you feeling better now?"

Catching a cold is such a universal excuse! Ye Jiayao sniffed deliberately: "Well, it's much better now."

Youshi reminded him worriedly, "Nothing is more important than your own health. No matter how busy you are, you must also take care of your health. It is getting colder now, so wear more clothes and don't catch a cold."

Ye Jiayao nodded obediently and agreed.

Although Zhou said it was Si time, as the representative of the woman, she always had to go earlier. The mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, the Marquis and Chunli went to Zhou's house together.

Proposing an engagement actually means that the families of both parties sit together for a meal and get to know each other better.

Mrs. Deng and Mrs. You already knew each other, and they quickly got along well. The man's two sisters-in-law also came, so Ye Jiayao and Mrs. Qiao accompanied them. As for the men, they were naturally left to the Third Uncle and the Marquis to entertain.

The Deng family is a scholarly family, and the daughters-in-law of the Deng family are all well-educated, gentle and virtuous. Ye Jiayao has a good impression of them and thinks that Jinlian is quite lucky. At least the sisters-in-law will not have difficulty getting along with each other in the future. Although Mr. Deng has six toes, that's a big deal, it's not like having an extra hand or a leg. As long as Zhou doesn't make trouble and doesn't give Jinlian bad advice, Jinlian will have a good home.

When they were almost about to sit down to eat, a maid came in to report that the Third Young Master and Princess Liuli had arrived.

Ye Jiayao's reaction was calm, but Zhou seemed a little surprised.

Didn’t you say you couldn’t come?
When the Deng family heard Liuli's name, their faces turned unhappy.

Ye Jiayao remembered that it was Liuli who told everyone about the fact that Master Deng had six toes. As a result, he couldn't find a wife even in his twenties, so he had to settle for marrying a concubine's daughter. The Deng family must have some thoughts about Liuli.

After a while, Chunfeng and Liuli walked into the flower hall hand in hand.

Chunfeng first congratulated his uncle and aunt and presented them with gifts.

"Why bring any gifts? Auntie is happy that you can come." Zhou giggled.

Chun Feng said quietly, "It's my cousin's wedding, so naturally I, as her cousin, have to come and congratulate her."

Chunfeng just found out about Jinlian today, and he dragged Liuli over forcibly, not wanting to be impolite.

Chunfeng congratulated Mr. Deng and Mr. Deng, and then came to pay his respects to his parents.

Liuli followed with a faint smile, only slightly bending her knees when she saw Youshi and the Marquis. Others also bowed to her in return, and she accepted it calmly.

Youshi hadn't seen Chunfeng for several days and missed him very much. She felt even more distressed when she saw that Chunfeng had lost a lot of weight.

"Why have you lost weight again?" Yu asked with concern.

Chunfeng smiled and said, "I have been very busy with official duties recently. I have lost weight, but I am in good spirits."

Yu Shi saw that Liuli had become rounder, and she became more dissatisfied. She wanted to tell her something, but when she thought about what Liuli had done before, she was too lazy to speak, and it would be useless to say anything.

"After we finish here, you and mother will go back home." Yu Shi instructed.

Chunfeng did not comment.

Today's seats are arranged for the man and the woman to sit with flowers, so that it is easier for them to communicate.

Continuing the previous topic, everyone started talking about Ye Jiayao's Ye's Dessert House.

"It's a pity that I found out about it too late, otherwise I would have joined a club." said the eldest sister-in-law of the Deng family.

Mrs. You knew the rules set by Ye Jiayao, and said with a smile: "That's easy. If you want to eat something in the future, just let someone pass on the message and Jinxuan will deliver it to you."

Don't mention joining the club.

Ye Jiayao looked at You Shi with gratitude.

Liuli had no expression the whole time. She didn't want to come today, but Chunfeng wanted her to come, so she didn't dare not come. Now she heard everyone talking about the dessert shop, and she felt even worse. Finally, she couldn't help but said sarcastically, "Why bother with so much trouble? It's a shop opened by our family, so why not just give them a membership card? The rules are for outsiders to see, just for publicity."

(End of this chapter)