usatvline Chapter 140 Another Daughter
Chapter 140 Another Daughter
Chapter 140 Another Daughter
At this very moment, the one dressed in servant's clothes, standing behind Chunyu Jing and serving him, is none other than Ye Yingrou.
Ye Pianran was incredibly shocked, but because she was wearing a veil, she didn't show any unusual reaction. She wondered why Marquis Anshi was in such a hurry to bring her to the Prince of Nanping's residence; it turned out it wasn't because he was afraid of offending Chunyu Jing, but because of Ye Yingrou.
Ye Pianran wasn't the only one shocked; Ye Yingrou was also quite surprised by the sudden visit of An Shihou and Ye Pianran. Especially when she met An Shihou's angry gaze, she felt rather guilty and couldn't help but lower her eyes, trying to minimize her presence.
Her appearance infuriated Marquis Anshi, who wished he could drag her over and ask her what she was thinking, degrading herself to serve someone else like this!
Although the Marquis of Anshi's mansion has gradually declined in power, he is still a first-rank marquis. If people were to know that his own flesh and blood had been reduced to slaves, who knows how the world would ridicule him!
Chunyu Jing naturally saw the undercurrent between the father and daughter. He smiled with interest and asked, "Why did you decide to visit my residence today, Lord Marquis?"
An Shihou Ye Yingrou withdrew her gaze and smiled at Chunyu Jing, saying, "I heard from Your Highness a few days ago that there is a 'Wenjun Gazing at the Moon' water lily in your mansion that has never bloomed. It just so happens that my daughter is quite knowledgeable about this, so I brought her here today to share Your Highness's burden."
"Your Excellency is truly thoughtful. The Japanese king was merely speaking casually, yet Your Excellency took it to heart," Chunyu Jing said with a smile. "It was just a matter of admiring flowers; what is the meaning behind Your Excellency preparing these gifts?"
Marquis Anshi hurriedly ordered his servants to place the wooden box he was carrying on his shoulder on the ground. When the box was opened, it revealed an extremely beautiful boulder inside. The boulder was strangely shaped, and for some unknown reason, it was split in half. However, its broken surface was rugged and sharp, resembling a steep mountain reaching into the clouds. The layers of patterns on the stone contained several vibrant colors, and from a distance, it looked like a magnificent and undulating landscape.
It is a wonder born of heaven and earth, an astonishing masterpiece of nature.
"I obtained this boulder by chance, but I am just an ordinary man and do not know how to appreciate its wonders. I inevitably feel that its original value has been buried. Therefore, I am giving it to Your Highness in the hope that it can meet its destined person."
"This kind of stone is also known as a rare stone. Its shape is entirely sculpted and refined by nature. It must have taken countless tens of thousands of years to form its current form. It is a unique and priceless gem in the world. Your Excellency is truly lucky." Chunyu Jing sighed as he stroked the rare stone, clearly quite fond of it.
“Such a rare treasure is just right for someone like Your Highness who knows how to appreciate it,” Marquis Anshi said with a smile.
Chunyu Jing smiled noncommittally, summoned servants to carry the boulder down, and then turned to Ye Yingrou and said, "Go and bring me my tea set. I want to personally brew tea for the Marquis."
Ye Yingrou snapped out of her daze, glanced at An Shihou, whose expression was slightly embarrassed, and replied, "Yes, Your Highness."
The tea set was quickly brought out, and Chunyu Jing personally brewed a pot of Yangchun Baixue tea, pouring it for An Shihou and Ye Pianran respectively.
"Miss Ye's skill in tending flowers and plants is praised even by my father. It is my honor that you have come to my residence to look after that water lily for me."
As he spoke, a slight smirk played on his lips, his gaze fixed intently on Ye Pianran. Though he wore a smile, his eyes were icy cold, just as cold as when he had seen her kneeling on the ground begging for mercy in her previous life. Ye Pianran's fingers trembled slightly, and goosebumps rose all over her body. She quickly lowered her head to drink her tea, trying to avoid his gaze, which made her feel a little better.
"Your Highness is too kind. It was nothing more than a small favor," she said softly.
“If you can truly make my ‘Wenjun Gazing at the Moon’ bloom, it will fulfill one of my wishes, and I will repay you handsomely. You can tell me what you like now, and I will find it for you if it is within my power,” Chunyu Jing asked.
Is he really that kind? Ye Pianran was very wary of him and did not answer his question directly. She only said, "Let me see the water lily that Your Highness has before I answer that."
"Very well," Chunyu Jing said with a smile, standing up and pointing outside, "Let's go then."
Chunyu Jing, with his hands behind his back, leisurely led the group towards the garden of the Prince's Mansion. Unlike the solemn Prince Beiwu's Mansion, the Prince Nanping Mansion was elegant in every aspect, from the glazed tiles of the corridors to the colors and craftsmanship of the carved railings, and even the plants that leaped into the window lattices.
Before long, the group arrived at the garden of the Prince's Palace. The lotus pond was located in the center of the garden, and in the middle of the lotus pond, there was a pavilion called "Hearing the Orioles".
Logically speaking, lotus flowers in autumn have already withered and are preparing for winter, but the "Wenjun Gazing at the Moon" water lily is evergreen and blooms forever, which is why it is very popular among kings, generals, and wealthy families.
However, although the flower pond in the Prince of Nanping's mansion was densely covered with lush green lotus leaves, not a single flower bud could be seen, which was indeed quite strange.
“I planted these water lilies in the pond three years ago, and the lotus leaves covered the pond the following year. However, for some reason, these water lilies just won’t bloom,” Chunyu Jing said. “I have wondered more than once if the feng shui of the palace is bad, which is why these flowers can’t bloom.”
He turned around and looked at Ye Pianran, who was walking behind him, and asked, "Miss Ye, what do you think?"
Ye Pianran looked down at the lotus leaves in the pond. The surface of the lotus leaves was smooth and green, dotted with water droplets, and the serrations around the edges were even. When a breeze came, the leaves swayed gently with the water, which was quite pleasing to the eye and did not seem to indicate that there was anything wrong.
"Let me take a closer look," Ye Pianran said, leaving the group and walking towards the pool. Seeing this, Ye Lingyue quickly followed to protect her.
Chunyu Jing smiled and led An Shihou forward to sit in the "Wenying Pavilion". There was a tea set in the pavilion. Chunyu Jing only glanced at Ye Yingrou, and Ye Yingrou immediately understood and squatted down to make tea for the two of them.
Seeing his daughter being treated like a servant before his very eyes, Marquis Anshi was deeply uncomfortable. Now, seeing that Ye Pianran was not present, this was the perfect opportunity. He coughed lightly twice, attempting to speak to Chunyu Jing:
"Your Highness, I saw the letter you sent to the Xu residence yesterday."
"Oh?" Chunyu Jing's face showed a look of great surprise. "Does the Marquis mean..."
Marquis Anshi sighed and said, "Since things have come to this, I will not hide it anymore, Your Highness. This girl is another daughter of mine who was lost and raised away."