The current situation of the Ye family is quite troublesome. Old Master Ye died several years ago, leaving behind his elderly wife and two children: daughter Ye Hui and son Ye Xiang, who is only seven years old. Zhang Er’s father is a concubine of Madam Ye. He went to fight against the Rong people in the north ten years ago and has not returned since. His son Zhang Gui was raised by Old Master Ye and was added to the Zhang family’s genealogy last year, seemingly having no more connection to the Ye family. However, he is lazy and good-for-nothing. Seeing the Ye family’s widow and orphan guarding a large sum of money, he has developed thoughts of possession.
Not long after, Mo Qi arrived in a donkey cart, got off, and followed his master with A De carrying goods towards the Ye family’s main gate. After passing the flower hall, they heard noisy voices coming from the main room.
“Zhang Gui will never be satisfied. He’s addicted to being lazy and good-for-nothing, and his shamelessness is growing. Right now, he’s shamelessly asking Madam for the Ye family’s oil shop on An Ming Street, even bringing two of his lackeys to create a scene.”
A De was worried that his fragile master would be bullied and insisted on following her.
“I understand, A De. You can step back,” Ye Hui said to A De, then lifted her skirt and stepped over the threshold.
Qin Yuhang looked at her composed expression and showed an admiring look: “I have a good relationship with the county’s Chief Chen. If Zhang Gui doesn’t behave, we can easily find a reason to lock him up for a few days.” Every family has its own difficulties, and even his own family’s Second Uncle and Third Brother Zhou Ming are not easy to deal with. He understood the Ye family’s situation.
“With someone at the county office, if we really need Chief Chen’s help, I won’t hesitate,” Ye Hui was pleased that her nominal husband was supporting her.
Madam Ye sat in the center, with Zhang Gui and two rough-looking men seated on the side.
