Chapter 727 - 728: What She Did
Chapter 727: Chapter 728: What She Did
Ye Yunfeng: "..."
He shot Princess Qingyang a wounded look.
’I’ve been away for the past six months and haven’t come home often, but that doesn’t mean my family’s been stolen from me, has it?’
Princess Qingyang saw nothing wrong with her words. She was a frequent visitor and knew the place well. Plus, she was in high spirits today and decided to let herself go completely.
Seeing her reaction, King Yan Nan could tell that she and Ye Chutang were indeed very close, which put his mind at ease.
’This girl seems carefree, but she’s actually extremely picky. There are very few people she trusts this much.’
"Your Majesty, welcome to my humble home. Please forgive me for not greeting you sooner."
Just as he was thinking this, a clear, gentle voice tinged with a smile drifted over.
The group turned to see Ye Chutang arriving, holding Xiao Wu’s hand with Ye Jingyan by her side.
"Big Sis!"
A brilliant smile lit up Ye Yunfeng’s face the moment he saw them.
Xiao Wu was also thrilled to see him. Letting go, she scampered toward him on short little legs, and Ye Yunfeng scooped her up into a hug.
Although Ye Yunfeng had returned once not long ago, he had been stationed at the West City Military Camp ever since. They were naturally delighted to finally see each other again.
Ye Chutang entered the room and was about to curtsy when King Yan Nan stopped her.
"Second Miss Ye, there’s no need for such formalities. We are the ones who have imposed on you by coming so suddenly tonight," King Yan Nan said with a smile. "Besides, we are here specifically to thank you—"
Ye Chutang raised an eyebrow, genuinely surprised.
"May I ask what Your Majesty is thanking me for?"
"For—" King Yan Nan paused, his gaze falling on Ye Yunfeng, who stood to the side.
"Oh, let me explain!" Princess Qingyang cut in, explaining cheerfully, "Back when your fourth brother saved my father in Long City, he mentioned you. My father was so grateful that he promised to pay you a personal visit to thank you once he returned to the Capital City!"
"He actually wanted to come on the day of his triumphant return, but he’s been swamped with duties lately and got held up. But we finally found a chance today! The moment he mentioned it to me, I brought him right over!"
Princess Qingyang tutted softly as she spoke.
"We were actually going to come this morning, but then we heard you’d gone to the palace, so we waited until now." Princess Qingyang sidled up to Ye Chutang, her almond-shaped eyes sparkling. "Chutang, you don’t think we’re being too abrupt, do you?"
Under normal circumstances, very few people would choose to pay a visit of thanks at this hour.
But today’s circumstances were anything but normal.
It was obvious that King Yan Nan and Princess Qingyang already knew about the events at the palace.
At a time like this, most people would likely be wary and wouldn’t dare to associate too closely with Ye Chutang.
Even though she had only been summoned to the palace to take Fan Chengzhuo’s pulse.
But when you were in the eye of the storm, everyone would be extra cautious.
Clearly, however, this father-daughter duo had no such concerns.
"Of course not." Ye Chutang’s eyes curved into crescents. "I couldn’t be happier to have such distinguished guests. Besides, you even brought A Feng back with you."
Ye Yunfeng: "..."
’I’m starting to get the strange feeling that I’m the outsider here...’
Xiao Wu, arms wrapped around his neck, was completely oblivious to her fourth brother’s complicated feelings. She just happily began to gesture with her hands.
Ye Yunfeng felt a small flicker of comfort.
’At least someone in this family still likes me...’
Xiao Wu looked excited, her little hands practically a blur.
Ye Yunfeng watched her with relief. "Xiao Wu, you’re the one who’s most—"
Before he could finish, he sensed something was off.
’Hm?’
’What is Xiao Wu trying to say...?’
Ye Jingyan, passing by, kindly offered an explanation. "Xiao Wu says she’s been practicing her calligraphy every day and is already much better than you."
Ye Yunfeng: "!!!"
Princess Qingyang glanced at King Yan Nan again before leaning in to whisper in Ye Chutang’s ear.
"Honestly, I think my father has admired you for so long that he just had to come and see you for himself! He already knows that you were the one who taught your fourth brother everything he knows!"
Ye Chutang blinked and smiled.
"A Feng has spent the last six months guarding the border, fighting on battlefields, enduring the elements, and facing death several times. He overcame all those hardships through his own efforts. Though I’m his sister, I daren’t take the credit."
Princess Qingyang tugged her sleeve and tutted.
"You can say that to outsiders, but we’re all friends here. Why be so modest? My father told me your fourth brother admitted it himself—everything he knows, he learned from you!"
True, Ye Yunfeng was outstanding, but behind his excellence, there had to be an even greater power supporting him.
And that power... came from Ye Chutang!
"And most importantly..." Princess Qingyang lowered her voice. "Long City was saved this time all thanks to you!"
A small smile touched Ye Chutang’s lips.
’It seems Princess Qingyang has told King Yan Nan the whole story.’
But that was fine. This was something that could be hidden from others, but never from King Yan Nan.
"I only did what little I could," Ye Chutang said. "King Yan Nan has guarded the Southwest for years, and his merits are remarkable. Anyone else would have done the same."
This was the first time King Yan Nan had had a formal conversation with Ye Chutang.
He had previously wondered what kind of woman could raise such an outstanding younger brother like Ye Yunfeng. A woman who, despite being in the Capital City, could find trustworthy connections at the border to provide crucial aid. Most importantly—a woman who could remain calm in a crisis, identify the most critical point, and act decisively.
This was the very definition of devising strategies that secure victory a thousand miles away.
When he had seen her from afar at the teahouse that day, he had only sensed that she had a calm and composed temperament.
Only now, meeting her in person, did he truly understand her caliber.
"No wonder Yue’er respects and feels so close to you. She has a proud nature and has refused to admit defeat since she was a child, always wanting to be first in everything. Second Miss Ye, your courage and strategic mind are truly beyond compare."
King Yan Nan spoke with sincerity, his weathered and majestic face showing undisguised admiration.
Hearing this, Ye Yunfeng was naturally delighted and proud.
—He had said it all along! His big sis was the best big sis in the world!
King Yan Nan cupped his fists and said solemnly,
"For this, the thousands of people in Long City, as well as my daughter and I, are all deeply indebted to you, Second Miss Ye. We are eternally grateful! If there is ever anything you need help with in the future, you have but to ask. The Prince Yannan Mansion will not hesitate and will do everything in its power to assist!"
This was an incredibly clear declaration of his stance!
Ye Chutang was taken aback, truly not expecting King Yan Nan to make such a promise.
His every word was worth a thousand pieces of gold!
The power represented by the name "Prince Yannan Mansion" was truly immeasurable!
Her fingertips tapped lightly on the armrest twice. After a brief silence, she smiled.
"Your Majesty’s sincerity is overwhelming, and Chutang is humbled. Even if you two had not stepped foot in here today, I would have made the same choice regarding Long City."
King Yan Nan’s heart jolted. He immediately understood her meaning—
She had done it not for thanks, nor for reward, but for a clear conscience, for her friends and family, and for the countless people at the border!