Chapter 739 - 222 Visiting
The Ye Family and the Jiang Family were thrown into complete disarray by this sudden imperial marriage decree, yet the Yin Mansion was a haven of quiet.
The servants here had been in Yunzhong for a long time. The local customs of Yunzhong were simple and forthright, not bustling like Yanjing City. As Yin Zhan was also a general, the young servants in the household moved silently, much like they had picked up the habits of the barracks, quite unlike other residences. Seeing the unpleasant expressions on their masters’ faces tonight, the servants dared not speak too much.
After dismounting from the carriage and entering the mansion, Madam Yin wanted to take Yin Zhiqing back to their quarters straightaway. Yin Zhiqing wriggled free and took a few steps towards Yin Zhan, wanting to say something but finding herself at a loss for words. Her lips quivered, and she was close to bursting into tears.
Yin Zhan glanced at her and said, "Zhiqing, go back to your room with your mother first."
Yin Zhiqing blinked, and Yin Zhili patted her shoulder, saying softly, "We can talk about anything tomorrow. It’s very late now, Zhiqing."
Madam Yin also nodded, anxiously watching Yin Zhiqing. Feeling somewhat embarrassed, Yin Zhiqing turned abruptly and ran back to her quarters, ignoring her mother’s calls from behind. Madam Yin could only smile helplessly at Yin Zhan and Yin Zhili, apologizing, before she followed after her daughter.
Yin Zhili watched Yin Zhiqing’s retreating figure and sighed.
Yin Zhiqing was beautiful and charming, delicate and lovely, but in truth, Yin Zhan’s deepest affections were for his son, Yin Zhili. Although he doted on Yin Zhiqing as well, it was not in the same intimate manner. He had raised Yin Zhili personally, teaching him to recognize characters, read, ride horses, and practice archery. Yin Zhiqing, on the other hand, was brought up by a wet nurse. Nevertheless, Yin Zhan had never neglected Yin Zhiqing in any way. And since the Yin Household had no other mistresses or concubines, illegitimate sons, or daughters of a concubine, Yin Zhiqing’s life had also been carefree and joyous.
However, compared to Yin Zhan, the relationship between the half-siblings, Yin Zhiqing and Yin Zhili, was actually better.
As Yin Zhili was lost in thought, the sound of Yin Zhan’s voice brought him back to reality, "Come with me."
Yin Zhili followed Yin Zhan to his study.