Chapter 213: Benevolence
「Prince Qi Mansion.」
Xiao Chengxuan rubbed his aching temples. "What’s the situation with the Ye Family?"
The Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet had ended late last night. He originally planned to check on the situation at the Han Family’s residence, but then he heard that Shen Yanchuan had surprisingly taken his men to the Ye Family’s home. Sensing trouble, he abandoned the idea and returned directly to his mansion.
His head was still throbbing from his hangover, making him increasingly irritable.
The guard knelt with his head lowered. "Your Highness, like the Han Family, the Ye Family’s estate has been sealed. It is heavily guarded, and no one is allowed in or out."
Xiao Chengxuan froze, his brows furrowing.
’There’s only one explanation for such a major disturbance: Shen Yanchuan must have found evidence!’
"I heard he went to the palace late last night and didn’t emerge for a long time?"
"Yes."
Xiao Chengxuan’s expression grew even colder.
’Who knows what Shen Yanchuan told them in the palace.’
"How is Ye Heng?"
"Rest assured, Your Highness. Although he’s been locked up, he still hasn’t said a single word. Lord Su went again early this morning to try and interrogate him, but he returned empty-handed."
Only then did Xiao Chengxuan’s expression soften slightly.
"His lips are sealed tight."
’Of course. Though he’s inside, his wife and children are still out there.’
’Ye Heng has some sense, after all. He knows what to say and what not to say.’
Xiao Chengxuan’s eyes narrowed slightly.
’Last night’s events caused too much of a stir. People are starting to suspect Ye Heng really was involved in Ye Zheng’s death all those years ago. Now, with the Ye Family’s estate sealed, it’s only going to fuel more speculation. If the investigation continues—’
’This Ye Heng... he can’t be left alive!’
"Alright, keep a close watch on the Ye Family. Once Ye Heng is gone, that whole family of his won’t know how to survive."
The guard understood immediately. "Your Highness is benevolent!"
Xiao Chengxuan then recalled something else. "By the way, that Ye Chutang—"
"I heard she was the one who saved Su Pei’er again?"
"Reporting to Your Highness, yes, she was."
Xiao Chengxuan’s face grew colder.
’If it weren’t for Su Pei’er, Han Yao would’ve died in that fire. All of this would have been resolved, and I wouldn’t be dealing with all this trouble.’
’That Ye Chutang is such a nuisance!’
"Have men watch her. If she makes any move, report to me immediately!"
He had originally wanted to just get rid of her, but the incident on Wulan Mountain was common knowledge. Ye Chutang was now in the eye of the storm, with countless eyes watching her.
Especially since the Dingbei Marquis Mansion and the Long Princess Mansion both treated her as an honored guest. If she were to have an "accident" now, it would only alert the enemy, and the losses would outweigh the gains.
He tapped the table, his tone indifferent.
"By the way, if I remember correctly, today is the day of Han Tong’s execution?"
...
Ye Chutang, for once, was up early.
The pomegranate tree in the courtyard was laden with fruit, its heavy branches weighing down. The air was crisp and fresh.
"Elder Sister, you’re awake?" Ye Yunfeng stretched lazily. He was a little surprised to see Ye Chutang.
’After how busy she was yesterday, I was sure she’d sleep in today.’
Ye Chutang yawned. "What time is it?"
Ye Jingyan put down his book and answered, "It will be noon in two hours."
A slight smile touched Ye Chutang’s lips.
’I have to admit, our third brother is a smart one. There are many things I don’t need to say for him to understand.’
Ye Yunfeng looked at the two of them, puzzled.
"Noon? Do we have plans today?"
Ye Jingyan reminded him, "Have you forgotten? Today is the execution day for that man from the Han Family."
Realization dawned on Ye Yunfeng, and he smacked a fist into his palm.
"That’s right! How could I have forgotten!"
He immediately ran excitedly to Ye Chutang. "So, Elder Sister, are you saying we should go watch the show?"
Then, he added, a little confused.
"But Elder Sister, aren’t you usually uninterested in this sort of thing? Why today—"
Ye Chutang raised an eyebrow.
"An ordinary spectacle is nothing special, but a serial drama is always exciting. It’d be a shame to miss it."