lcionline Chapter 357 Asking
Chapter 357 Asking
Chapter 357
Ye Yunzhou had no prior contact with the Right Prime Minister, but he knew he and his father had often feuded, often exchanging verbal attacks in court. But now, with a new connection between them, Ye Yunzhou naturally didn't treat him coldly as he would with others. Instead, he acted like a junior and listened quietly to the Right Prime Minister's questions.
Hearing the Right Prime Minister's question, Ye Yunzhou pursed his lips, unsure how to respond. This matter involved His Majesty, so naturally, it couldn't be easily disclosed to others. If the news accidentally leaked, it would be detrimental to what he and His Majesty were planning. Thinking of this, he could only whisper, "Yes."
The Right Prime Minister's eyes widened upon hearing this. He shouldn't have been interfering in such a private matter, but thinking of his new daughter and the bond between them, he couldn't help but be concerned. He wanted to get definitive information to put his mind at ease. He hadn't expected things to turn out this way. This brat actually dared to agree to it.
The Right Prime Minister was immediately enraged: "No wonder you're not young anymore and haven't found a husband yet. You don't even have a maid by your side, only men. So that's how it is! You actually have such a hobby, it's really disgraceful!"
The Right Prime Minister had never cursed or yelled at anyone like this before. Even his own son, who was not very capable, was rarely scolded by him, even though he always ignored him. Now, faced with the situation before him, he could not help but burst into a rage. However, even so, the sage books he had read over the years had never taught him how to curse. He held it in for a while and only said some words that were not offensive to Ye Yunzhou.
There was no trace of shame on Ye Yunzhou's face. He just lowered his eyes slightly, bowed his head and said nothing, allowing the right prime minister to point at him and lose his temper.
Ye Yunzhou's appearance only infuriated the Right Prime Minister, who felt he was unrepentant. He patted his chest, feeling suffocated, and said, "That's all! Since that's the case, stay away from my daughter from now on. Don't come near me again. If I find out, I won't let you off lightly!"
After giving the cold warning, the Right Prime Minister flicked his sleeves vigorously and angrily got into his own carriage.
As the Right Prime Minister's carriage receded, Steward Zhang, who had been waiting nearby, stepped forward. He looked at the eldest son, who remained silent and bowed his head, feeling helpless, yet unable to do anything. "Young Master, the master is calling you over."
Upon hearing this, Ye Yunzhou hummed softly and turned to walk towards the carriage of the Marquis' Mansion.
The servant was quick to lift the carriage curtain and let him in. Inside the carriage, the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery seemed unaware of his entry, his eyes still closed and silent.
Ye Yunzhou sighed slightly in his heart and called softly, "Father."
After a long while, Marquis Zhongyong slowly raised his eyes and looked at him. His eyes were dull, not full of anger as Ye Yunzhou had expected.
Ye Yunzhou was a little surprised. He originally thought that his father would be even angrier than the Right Prime Minister, but he didn't expect his father to have such an expression.
"How long have you been like this?" Marquis Zhongyong suddenly asked.
Ye Yunzhou was even more surprised when he heard this. Had his father already determined that there was some special relationship between him and the man? He didn't even question it, and just directly confirmed it. Wasn't that too rash?
Seeing his surprised look, Marquis Zhongyong almost laughed out loud in anger: "Next time you want to hide something, cover up the teeth marks on your neck first."
Ye Yunzhou's body stiffened suddenly, and he subconsciously raised his hand to touch the scar on his neck. Luo Shuiyao had bitten him so hard that day, and the scar had already formed a scar. Because of his strong recovery ability, the scar had mostly faded, but the tooth marks were still clearly visible. Strange, no one else had noticed it. When did his father see it?
The Loyal and Brave Marquis finally sneered, "You're my son, so naturally you're more careful than others. What's so strange about that?"
Ye Yunzhou pursed his lips, looked at his father, and said softly, "Okay, I understand. I will wear clothes with higher collars tomorrow."
The Loyal and Brave Marquis had never expected him to dare to talk back, and he immediately glared at him. He took a deep breath and suppressed the urge to beat the boy up. "You are really shameless. You can't even hear the difference between good words and bad words."
Ye Yunzhou lowered his eyes again and let his father scold him.
The Loyal and Brave Marquis scolded him a few more times, and the anger in his heart finally dissipated a little. He looked at his stubborn son and asked helplessly, "Do you really like... or are you just curious?"
Ye Yunzhou understood that his father was asking about his attitude towards male homosexuality. Seeing the hint of expectation in his father's eyes, he could only perfunctorily admit it, saying softly, "I'm just a little curious."
The loyal and brave marquis's eyes lit up, and he pressed on, "Are you still interested in women? Are you still interested in Yao girl?"
Hearing his father's question like this, how could Ye Yunzhou answer? He could only say "hmm" softly.
The Loyal and Brave Marquis breathed a sigh of relief, muttering, "That's good, it seems you're not completely uninterested in women. I thought you'd been holding it in for so long that you only liked men."
These words were so blunt, so different from the usual solemn and cold image of the Loyal and Brave Marquis, that even Ye Yunzhou was quite surprised and surprised, and even felt a rare sense of shyness. Although his face remained expressionless, his ears were unconsciously flushed.
The Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery was quite happy. When he came to his senses, he noticed his son's red ears and smiled knowingly, but didn't take it to heart. "Then I'll make it clear to you today. Put away those inappropriate thoughts, send those around you away, and never get involved with any other man again. Otherwise, your mother and I will no longer care about your marriage. If such a beautiful girl is taken home by someone else, you'll regret it."
The capital was bustling with brothels and prostitutes. It wasn't uncommon for the sons of aristocratic families to keep servants as companions, seeking novelty and excitement. However, no one would openly publicize such practices. My son's momentary curiosity and interest weren't a big deal. Most men go through these stages, and as long as they can correct themselves, it's fine.
Seeing his father's relieved look, what else could Ye Yunzhou say? He could only reply again, "Father, don't worry, this will never happen again."
"Okay, as long as you can control yourself. Your mother and I will worry about your marriage. But if you make this mistake again and I catch you, don't blame me for breaking your legs!" Marquis Zhongyong was very happy to hear him agree, but he still didn't forget to threaten.
Ye Yunzhou was a little amused. His father still treated him as an ignorant child. However, the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery ignored his reaction and waved his hand, saying, "Alright, go down quickly. I have to go back to the mansion to find your mother."
The carriage sped away, kicking up a fine cloud of dust that blew all over Ye Yunzhou's face. Ye Yunzhou looked at the carriage going away, shook his head helplessly, then turned around, mounted his horse, and rode away.
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Since her last separation from Ye Yunzhou, Luo Shuiyao hadn't heard from him. During this time, she occasionally traveled between Qingyu Tower and the academy, but spent most of her time at the Right Prime Minister's residence. Her relationship with Du Lingfeng, brother and sister, had grown even stronger.