C203 (2/2)

Just as Dong Shu was preparing the mutton noodle soup in the kitchen, Yan Ye was also replying to Old Madame Xu's words from inside the house.

”After I received news that you and the Third Uncle had given me, I was prepared to come to the capital. Coincidentally, I had some matters to attend to, so I delayed for a few days.” After saying that, Yan Ye felt that after being roasted by the fire in the house, his frozen body had finally warmed up.

Due to his warm body, Yan Ye's tone couldn't help but lighten a bit, ”Because I was worried that I wouldn't be able to return for the new year, I accompanied Yanzhu at home for another two days. After entrusting her to the Elder Sun, I rushed back to the capital. Before we even reach the capital, I received news from my subordinates that Ye Jingche was preparing to make his move during the New Year. ”

Before this, Old Madame Xu only knew that Ye Jingche was not willing to make a move, but she had not received any accurate information. Now that she heard Yan Ye's words, she finally knew the exact time.

”There are still about twenty days. I don't know if he will be able to make it back in time after I send a message to your Third Uncle.”

Before she could say anything, Yan Ye smirked and said: ”I just received the news and have sent my trusted aide to deliver a letter to the Third Uncle at the northern border. The reason why I have been rushing to the capital this time is also because I want to take advantage of Laba's time to deliver a letter to my aunt and uncle. If we get the news earlier, Uncle and I can get up earlier. ”

Hearing that Yan Ye was following him and calling Ye Jingxing his fifth uncle as' uncle ', Old Madame Xu only froze for a moment. Then, as if he had not heard Yan Ye call him just now, he opened his mouth and said: ”If that's the case, then go soak in the bath early after dinner. Tomorrow, not only will we give our family and friends the rice porridge, your aunt will probably come to deliver the New Year gift herself. Otherwise, I'm afraid she won't go out. ”

At this time, there were definitely a lot of people who were watching the Fifth Prince Palace, and it was possible that Ye Jingche would have people watching the Fifth Prince Palace.

Therefore, the closer it was to the end of the year, the more Xu Nuanwen hated going out. Although she did not like going out, she still came to the Xu Family occasionally.

It was just that every time she came to the Xu Family, on the way there and when she returned, she would always meet some people or something.

This also caused the number of times Xu Nuanwen had to return to the Xu Family to decrease.

But tomorrow was La Ba, according to the customs, the daughter-in-law would return to give her parents a New Year gift. For the past 10 years, Xu Nuanwen did not have the chance to return to her mother's home in La Ba, so she would definitely not miss this year.

So when it was night, Yan Ye sneaked into their house to wait for them, which was a good idea. After breakfast, Xu Nuanwen would probably be there by then.

Yan Ye had the same thought, which was why he was rushing over the past two days, arriving at the capital on the seventh night.

Just as Old Madame Xu and Yan Ye finished talking, Dong Shu entered the room with the tray.

The fragrance of the mutton noodle soup floated into Yan Ye's nose with Dong Shu's entrance. For Yan Ye, who had been relying on snow water and dry pancakes, it was really too alluring.

Both the Old Madame Xu and Dong Shu could see that Yan Ye was in a sorry state, especially his bloodshot eyes.

”There are ingredients specially made by the Doctor Du in this mutton soup, eat more and get sweating. Later, I will have the Wang's Disease bring a few servants to bring some hot water to Yanzhu's yard.” Speaking to here, Dong Shu paused for a while before continuing: ”I reckon that Yanzhu's courtyard also has your clothes, and they should have been made by her when she was at home before. After you've gone over to look in the cupboard, you'll definitely be able to find them.”

Dong Shu had guessed that Yan Ye did not want too many people to know that he was here, so after thinking about it, he did not send anyone to serve her.

Yan Ye was very satisfied with Dong Shu's arrangements, but hearing her say that Yanzhu's courtyard had her own clothes, he grinned happily.

From his bosom, he took out a few letters wrapped in brown paper and passed them to Old Madame Xu. Then, Yan Ye lowered his head and started to eat the noodles.

Yan Ye first drank a mouthful of the rich mutton soup. Due to the fact that there were green onions and the frighteningly expensive pepper in the soup, the soup went down to his stomach.

Old Madame Xu smiled as sshe looked at Yan Ye, who was eating a bowl of noodles. Then, he picked up the letter that Yan Ye sent over and started observing it.

Just by glancing at these envelopes, Old Madame Xu knew that these letters were written by Yanzhu.

The Old Madame Xu passed the letter with the words' Third Aunt's Inherent Skill 'to Dong Shu and wrote it for him to keep properly. She was prepared to read it after returning to her own courtyard.

After sweeping a glance, she gave the rest to Dong Shu: ”For your sister, keep them first. Give them to her when she comes back tomorrow.” After saying that, the Old Madame Xu yawned, endured his sleepiness, and continued to speak with Dong Shu: ”Go and arrange for Wang's Disease and the others to boil some water to Yanzhu's courtyard. Remember to remind them to light the fire in the house, and make the beds thicker as well.”

Hearing Old Madame Xu's instructions, Dong Shu hurriedly received the letter she passed over just now, then turned and walked out of the house.

After Dong Shu left, the Old Madame Xu looked at Yan Ye and reminded him, ”Sleep peacefully tonight, I will send my trusted servant woman to guard Yanzhu's courtyard, she will definitely not let anyone disturb you. Seeing you like this, I know that you haven't had a good rest for many days. In the morning, you'll sleep until you wake up naturally. Also, your Third Aunt doesn't know so many things. When you talk to your aunt tomorrow, avoid your Third Aunt. ” Saying that, Old Madame Xu thought for a moment before continuing, ”If their entire family comes, I'll have them find you in Yanzhu's courtyard.”

As Yan Ye chewed noodles in his mouth, he did not know how to answer Old Madame Xu. He could only nod at her.

It had been many years since Yan Ye had felt the care and concern of an elder. The care and concern the Old Madame Xu had for him was different from that of the Elder Sun, but because of his identity, the Elder Sun was more concerned with instructing him in his studies.

But Old Madame Xu's concern for these small matters made Yan Ye once again feel the deep love from the elders.

He did not say anything, and after Yan Ye finished a bowl of noodles and left the Shihuan Courtyard, she followed suit.

Tomorrow is the 8th day of the 12th month, I still have some work to do at home.