Noble Lady Jing Zhao

Chapter 281
Mrs. Jiang, the third wife of Ye San, looked at her daughter and said, "Although it is a little difficult, it is not impossible."

"However, Madam Mu talked a lot with my mother today. There is no other way at the moment. We can only prepare for a rainy day."

Ye Jingzhao listened quietly.

Madam Jiang of Ye San said slowly, "If Madam Mu can hold on until the mourning period, Madam Mu wants to marry you after the mourning period..."

"If Madam Mu can't hold on, Madam Mu will probably make you suffer for a year."

Jiang looked at her daughter, her heart full of heartache.

Who could have expected that my daughter's life would be so difficult and bumpy in finding a marriage.

As a mother, she really wanted to bear all the bitter consequences for her daughter.

I just hope my daughter will have a smooth life.

"Mother, it's okay. Let's just take it one step at a time. Besides, I believe that Madam Mu will be able to hold on until the funeral abroad."

In her previous life, before her tragic death, she had never heard that Madam Mu’s life was in danger.

Now, everything has changed a lot.

But according to Madam Mu's fate, she would not be so careless.

"I hope so."

"What about my brother's marriage?"

"I have discussed this with your father. The situation at the border of the Marquis' Mansion is quite urgent. For now, we will focus on your marriage. Your brother's marriage will be postponed for a month. Tomorrow, your father and I will go to the Lin family to explain the current situation."

Seeing his parents thinking so much about her, Ye Jingzhao couldn't help feeling a little bit sorry.

He wanted to say something to persuade him, but when he thought about the situation at the Marquis Sumu's Mansion, he hesitated.

In the end, she couldn't bear to say anything more.

"Well, everything depends on what my father and mother say."

When the Lin family learned of the sudden situation in the Marquis' Mansion, they readily agreed.

The wedding date was only postponed for a month.

Moreover, Mr. Ye San and his wife came to visit with generous gifts.

Mrs. Lin said a few words in anger, saying that there was no need to be polite.

He also ordered people to prepare a table and invited Master Ye San and his wife to have dinner together.

Ye Jingzhao also ordered someone to send a box of jewelry to Lin Yunrong as an apology.

Lin Yunrong accepted it with a smile, but still asked someone to bring a box of newly acquired pearls as a return gift.

Mr. Ye San and Mrs. Ye San have not returned from the Lin family yet.

Mu Yanzong did come to visit.

Ye Jingzhao changed his clothes and went to meet the guest.

"Prince Mu, are you ready to eat?"

Ye Jingzhao bowed and asked.

Mu Yanzong shook his head and replied frankly, "I haven't had lunch yet."

Ye Jingzhao turned around and ordered someone to prepare the table.

I simply sat down and had dinner with him in the front hall.

The maids beside them all lowered their heads tacitly, for fear of disturbing the fourth young lady and her future fourth son-in-law.

"Your Majesty wants me to lead the troops to Yunzhou after the national mourning is over and we get married."

After eating half a bowl of rice, Mu Yanzong put down his chopsticks, looked at Ye Jingzhao, and talked about what the emperor had mentioned to him today.

Ye Jingzhao's eyes darkened.

He put down his chopsticks, took the handkerchief from the maid and wiped the corners of his lips.

He also asked someone to clear away the dishes.

After the maid brought the new tea, she signaled Hongzao to send all the servants serving in the front hall out.

There was no one else in the front hall, so she looked at Mu Yanzong.

He asked, "But what happened in Yunzhou? Why are you so anxious?"

As soon as the words came out, Ye Jingzhao realized that something was wrong.

His face felt hot and a hint of panic and shyness flashed in his eyes.

Mu Yanzong saw her acting like a little girl.

And I thought of what she had just said.

Coming back to his senses, he smiled knowingly, "There is nothing urgent at the moment, but Yunzhou has been in turmoil for many years, and Yunzhou's borders have been turbulent from time to time. Your Majesty wants to have a war in exchange for Yunzhou's borders being stable for fifty years."

"I'm afraid this journey will be extremely difficult."

Ye Jingzhao blurted out.

Mu Yanzong didn't want to hide it from her, so he nodded. "Then you..."

She wanted to say something, but when she opened her mouth, she was a little at a loss.

"There's no rush for now, you don't have to worry. By the way, your coming-of-age ceremony, although it's difficult to arrange because of the national mourning, it's not a bad idea for the whole family to get together and celebrate. Have you set a date?"

"It will be held at my grandparents' house on the sixth day of next month."

Ye Jingzhao answered truthfully.

"Okay, I've written it down."

Another hour passed after Ye Jingzhao sent Mu Yanzong away.

Mr. Ye San and Mrs. Ye San just returned home.

Upon hearing that Prince Mu was coming today, Mrs. Ye San's wife, Jiang, asked her daughter many questions.

After learning that Mu Yanzong was married, he was going to the Yunzhou border to fight.

It is inevitable to have some concerns.

But that was the emperor's will after all. Even if I was worried, what could I do?

I just waited until the sixth day.

The third branch of the Ye family went to the Jiang family, the mansion of the Marquis of Xiaoyong, early in the morning.

Although, the third branch of the Ye family had never mentioned to anyone about holding a coming-of-age banquet for their daughter.

But the aristocratic families in Kyoto now see the status of the third branch of the Ye family.

Even if they didn't receive an invitation, they would still secretly send gifts.

The steward of the third branch of the Ye family carefully ordered people to temporarily place the things in the front hall.

And they are registered one by one.

Within half a day, all the major families in Kyoto sent people to deliver gifts.

The front hall of the third branch of the Ye family was already piled with gifts.

It’s just that the masters of the third branch of the Ye family don’t know about this yet.

Today, Ye Jingzhao wore a light purple dress with auspicious cloud and swastika patterns embroidered with silver thread and dotted with red plum blossoms.

During the national mourning period, it is not advisable to wear brightly colored or red clothes.

In this way, Mrs. Jiang, the third wife of Ye San, could choose the most appropriate and polite clothes for her daughter.

The Jiang family prepared three tables of food early on.

Madam Lin came with Lin Yunrong and generous gifts, and Madam Mu's wife Zhao and Prince Mu also came shortly afterwards.

From then on, no one else came.

Over at the Cheng'en Marquis's Mansion, Old Madam Ye had previously thought of asking the third wife to return for dinner, as a coming-of-age banquet for Ye Jingzhao.

When I heard that the third wife was going back to the Jiang family, I simply arranged for her to come back for dinner the next day.

Now is not the time to be nosy.

Old Madam Ye didn't want to create any more trouble on this matter.

A few girls were chatting and laughing in one place, while the elders were in another.

"Sister Jing Zhao, congratulations today."

Jiang Yilian took out a box and handed it to Ye Jingzhao.

Ye Jingzhao took it with a smile, lowered his eyes and opened the box, only to see a pair of emerald jade bracelets inside.

"Cousin Lian spent a lot of money."

"Sister Jing Zhao, this is a gift from me to you."

Lin Yunrong also took out a box and handed it over.

Ye Jingzhao freed his hand, took it from Lin Yunrong, and immediately opened the box.

Inside was a pair of white jade bracelets.

"Sister Lin and cousin Lian are very close in sync."

The three of them looked at each other and then burst into laughter.

At this moment, the maid came in around the screen and announced, "Miss, cousin, Miss Lin."

The maids bowed one by one before their eyes fell on Ye Jingzhao.

"Miss cousin, Prince Mu is waiting outside and wants to see you."

Jiang Yilian and Lin Yunrong covered their lips and laughed jokingly.

"Go quickly, don't keep Prince Mu waiting too long."

Jiang Yilian and Lin Yunrong pushed Ye Jingzhao out of the screen from the left and right.