"Stop this and that, come in quickly." Hua Yanxi was afraid that he would start nagging again. This little fool's nagging would be longer than the old lady's foot bindings, and she didn't want to continue nagging with him.
Seeing that she was impatient, Ye Yibai was also afraid that she would not continue to coax him. Since there were steps, he followed them down and was half pushed to the ground and held by his hand to enter the door.
After a day of hard work, Hua Yanxi was already tired. After taking her home to wash herself, she hurriedly lay down to sleep without saying a word.
On the other side, Ye Juechen had also entered the palace and reported the good news to the emperor.
The emperor would take the gilded invitation and look at it repeatedly, looking at the content inside and then at the appearance, tapping his fingers on the table.
"Xiao Wu is here, he didn't stop him, right?" The emperor still couldn't believe it.
Ye Juechen said: "He said no, but the fifth sister-in-law is the head of the house, so it shouldn't be a problem."
"That's fine, that's fine. Wait, what does it mean to be the fifth sister-in-law? It's the fifth prince's house. Naturally, Xiao Wu has the final say. Since Hua Yanxi can send the invitation, it must be Xiao Wu's approval."
Ye Juechen nodded: "That's what Father said."
When the emperor heard this, he was very happy.
"Tell me, should I leave the palace incognito that day, or should I just put up a guard of honor?" The emperor began to get confused.
It was convenient to leave the palace incognito, and maybe I could say a few more words to Xiao Wu, but it seemed like he didn't take her seriously.
When it comes to arranging a guard of ceremonial, there is a formal arrangement, but it seems too solemn, not like a father celebrating his son's birthday.
Ye Juechen said nothing, knowing that his father was not asking for his opinion.
After standing for a while, the emperor asked him to take care of the salt merchant's affairs and asked him to leave.
After leaving the imperial study, the rain pounded on the window sill.
Ye Juechen walked straight into the rain without holding an umbrella.
It's a bit uncomfortable, but I got used to it.
After Ye Yibai's coming-of-age ceremony, the world should be able to see clearly who is the most favored son.
After carrying the bag for so long, he was already tired.
As for the past compliments that turned into sarcasm, and the envy that turned into ridicule, just think of it as him paying back what he owed Ye Yibai. From now on, they are settled, and the life they owe him can be considered as repayment.
It rained all night and until noon the next day.
In the morning, Ye Yibai put on new autumn clothes and went to the college, while Hua Yanxi was rarely lazy. Rainy days are a good time to sleep.
She could sleep, but those whose real-name reports had solid evidence were in dire straits.
It was raining, and while he was still lying in bed, someone came to the door, grabbed him one by one, and threw him directly into the prison. He was soaked and didn't even have to change his clothes. He just shouted that he was wronged.
Before I shouted a few words, there were a few familiar people in the closed cell.
Everyone asked each other, but they all had no idea. Some even started to show off the insignificant amount of ink in their stomachs at the cell door, and threatened to ask a lawyer to redress their grievances.
Hua Shao naturally stood out among them, and he was the one who shouted the most affectionately.
Especially when he saw Ye Juechen appearing outside the cell, Hua Shao burst into tears as if he were seeing a relative: "Seventh Prince, it's me, it's me, I'm your father-in-law, is there something wrong in this?"
, why did you arrest me? The court and I are of the same mind, we are still a family."
Ye Juechen felt annoyed when he saw him, so he ordered someone to gag him, and then he began to list their crimes.
A group of people quickly cried out for injustice, until pieces of evidence were thrown into their faces. They all shrank into quails and started shouting for mercy.
After all, these people cherished their lives and quickly said they were willing to pay taxes and fines, and asked their family members to redeem them one after another.
With people locked up, money was raised quickly, and the taxes and fines were paid that afternoon. However, Ye Juechen did not release the people immediately, but continued to lock them up for a long time.
After finishing all these matters, Ye Juechen went to the Fifth Prince's Mansion.
Hua Yanxi was about to ask him for an invitation, but before she opened her mouth, she heard that the emperor was willing to come and asked her to make preparations in advance.
Hua Yanxi was stunned, looked at Ye Juechen, and said quietly: "Your movements are really fast."
"Huh?" Ye Juechen didn't quite understand.
"I mean, after thinking about it, I think it's not appropriate for the emperor to come. It's just a birthday. There's no need to be so particular. Just treat two people to a meal. There's no need to bother the emperor to come in person. He's already here.
The state affairs are busy, so let’s just forget about it.”
"The invitation has been sent, do you want to regret it?" Ye Juechen squinted his eyes: "Do you know what you are talking about? Are you trying to exclude the king of a country? Have you thought about the consequences?"
Hua Yanxi said speechlessly: "What on earth is the emperor here for?"
"What do you think? Of course it's to witness Ye Yibai's coming-of-age ceremony."
Hua Yanxi spread her hands: "Isn't that right? If the protagonist is not here after he comes, is there any point in him coming?"
"What's the meaning?"
"I still don't understand. It means that only one of these two people can appear at the birthday banquet that day."
Ye Juechen understood: "What did he say?"
"Not only did he say what he said, he also kept what he said. He ran away from home last night."
Ye Juechen: "..."
It's really his style.
"Then you are just teasing the king, have you thought through the consequences?"
"The invitation was given by you." Hua Yanxi began to blame.
"I'm not joking with you now. This matter is very serious. Even I can't bear the emperor's wrath. Did you know that the emperor's anger would kill millions of people?" Ye Juechen said very seriously.
Not to mention, this is a coming-of-age ceremony for an emperor who misses his beloved son.
Of course, Ye Yibai will be fine, but they and others can't say that.
Hua Yanxi pinched her forehead: "But if he comes and the banquet can't be held, isn't it also a crime of bullying the emperor?"
Seeing Hua Yanxi's troubled appearance, Ye Juechen felt much relieved. Finally, he was no longer the only one caught between the two fathers and sons, and could finally share the joys and sorrows of his comrades.
"Then think of something. Since my father said he would come, he will definitely come. Since the banquet has been decided, it must be held."
"What you said is so easy. I can still tie people up there to attend the banquet." Hua Yanxi was angry. She was afraid that Ye Yibai would know that she didn't tell the emperor, so she would be so angry that she would run away from home overnight.
Ye Juechen thought for a while and thought of the emperor's previous plan to leave the palace incognito, and then said: "Yes, you come with me to the palace."
Hua Yanxi suddenly said warily: "What do you want to do? Are you going to tell the truth directly? I tell you, if we want to die together, you brought up the invitation first."
Ye Juechen rolled his eyes at her: "It's not a confession, just do what you do best."
"What am I good at?"
"Fooling."
Ye Yibai said that was impossible, so he could only start with his father.