latelenovela Chapter 105: 7th day, forced marriage.
Chapter 105: 7th day, forced marriage.
Ye Kun clasped his fists and said, "Mother-in-law, you should ask Miss Yuejuan first."
"If you must make Yuejuan your concubine, don't call me mother-in-law." Mrs. Liu was also very angry.
"Then...what should I call you?"
Ye Kun smiled and looked at Madam Liu with interest.
I want to call you my sweetheart, but the dog county magistrate is here?
"you……"
Madam Liu was startled, and fearing that Ye Kun would say something nonsense, she had to suppress her anger: "Okay, I will ask Yuejuan's opinion first, and then give Master Ye a reply later."
"Thank you, farewell!"
Ye Kun clasped his fists and left.
After returning to the military camp, Ye Kun immediately summoned Qin Erwu and others and gave them instructions:
"Immediately lead the troops to block the passages leading to the outside of this county. All passers-by must be strictly checked. In addition, anyone who moves a single soldier without my order will be executed!"
Qin Erwu and others received the order and took action overnight to control the four gates of the county town and strengthen the garrison forces at the county's transportation passes.
Ye Kun led his personal soldiers, took a carriage, and returned to Cao Miao Village overnight.
Jiang Yourong and Dai Xi were both asleep. When they heard Ye Kun knocking on the door, they hurriedly got up to greet him.
"Husband, you came back in the middle of the night. Is there something urgent?" Jiang Yourong and Dai Xi were both very worried.
"It's okay, I just missed you."
Ye Kun smiled, comforted Jiang Yourong and Dai Xi, washed them simply, and rested together.
The next morning, Ye Kun brought Jiang Yourong back to the county town in a swagger.
Ye Kun picked a docile mare for Jiang Yourong and rode with her through the streets.
I went back and forth twice from South Street to North Street.
The guards in front shouted:
"County lieutenant Lord Ye and his wife, Madam Jiang, are touring the city to check on the people. Fellow villagers, please make way. Please make way."
Jiang Yourong is already beautiful and dignified, and now she is carefully dressed up, making her look even more radiant.
The soldiers and civilians in the city all admired sincerely: "The county lieutenant's wife is really talented and beautiful. She and Lord Ye are a perfect match."
Jiang Yourong smiled shyly, took out copper coins and snacks, and asked Qiao Yun and Tian Xiao'e to distribute them to the beggars and poor people on the roadside.
The beggars kowtowed in thanks and shouted:
"Thank you, Lord Ye, and thank you, Madam County Lieutenant."
In the lobby of the county government, the dog county magistrate learned that Ye Kun was parading the city with his ex-wife Jiang Yourong, and he gnashed his teeth in anger.
Hou Qi came to report and whispered in my ear:
"Brother-in-law, the guards at the four gates of the county have all been replaced by Ye Kun's men. Our yamen runners have all been disbanded... and the tax collection of the caravans is also controlled by Ye Kun!"
The guards at the four gates of the county town were originally composed of Hou Qi's yamen runners and the county lieutenant's men.
The county lieutenant's men were responsible for guarding the city, while Hou Qi's men were responsible for collecting taxes.
Now, Ye Kun has driven away all of Hou Qi’s people and replaced them with his own people!
"what?"
County Magistrate Liu was shocked and glared, "Does Ye Kun want to rebel?"
Hou Qi thought for a moment and said:
"I heard that Ye Kun has issued an order to strictly check all the passes and passages leading out of the county, and all official documents coming in and out must be strictly checked..."
"What a piece of shit!"
County Magistrate Liu was horrified, and he returned to his residence with Hou Qi and County Magistrate Wang, and asked Madam Liu to come out to discuss the matter.
Madam Liu was also shocked when she heard this. She frowned and said:
"Ye Kun wouldn't be so bold as to be rude to us, would he?"
"It's all because of you, saying that Ye Kun was loyal and devoted, that's why we are in trouble today!"
County Magistrate Liu was furious and cursed Madam Liu, County Magistrate Wang and Hou Qi: "And you, all of you are fools. You let Ye Kun become stronger step by step and control us in turn!"
County Magistrate Wang sweated and whispered, "Sir, things have come to this point, we still need to find a way to deal with it..."
County Magistrate Liu was furious: "Ye Kun has 600 soldiers and horses, there are 300 village protection teams outside the city, and there are thousands of civilians in Xiping Mountain. How can we deal with it?"
Madam Liu glared: "Why are you panicking? I'll go find Ye Kun and see what he wants!"
County Magistrate Liu fell into a chair and waved his hand, saying, "Okay, Madam, take Hou Qi with you to have a look first."
Madam Liu nodded and took Hou Qi back to the back hall to find Miss Yuejuan.
Before dusk, Ye Kun was accompanying Jiang Yourong to take a nap in Cangjiao Tower on South Street.
The guards at the gate came to report: "Master Ye, Hou Qi came with a few servants and maids to ask for an audience."
Ye Kun had no choice but to get up and wash up with Jiang Yourong.
Then meet the guests.
Miss Yuejuan covered her face with a hat and veil and sneaked in among the maids.
As soon as Ye Kun saw Yue Juan, he immediately reacted and met her alone.
"Kun Lang, you are finally back. I am... so happy!"
Miss Yuejuan rushed over, hugged Ye Kun, and burst into tears.
Ye Kun has returned from the victorious battle this time, but has not yet met Miss Yuejuan.
"Ms. Yuejuan, I'm sorry to have made you worry. I wanted to see you at the welcoming banquet last night, but I didn't have the chance." Ye Kun hugged Yuejuan and gave her a gentle kiss.
"It's good that Kunlang is back."
Yuejuan wiped her tears and whispered, "I heard that Sister Yourong is here, so Yuejuan came to see her."
Ye Kun nodded and invited Jiang Yourong out.
Jiang Yourong had already known that this was Magistrate Liu's daughter, so she stepped forward and saluted: "I am Jiang Yourong, a humble servant, nice to meet Miss Liu."
"Sister, please accept my greeting."
Yuejuan knelt down, prostrated herself at Jiang Yourong's feet, and said with her face up:
"My name is Yuejuan. I have feelings for Kunlang and am willing to be his concubine. I will serve Kunlang and my sister in the future. Please accommodate me, my sister. Otherwise, I will... surely die."
"Ah, this..."
Jiang Yourong was stunned and looked at Ye Kun blankly.
Jiang Yourong had no idea about the emotional entanglement between Ye Kun and Miss Yuejuan!
"Ms. Yuejuan, please get up."
Ye Kun pulled Yue Juan up, pressed her down on the stool and said with a smile: "Sister Yourong doesn't know about this yet, let me explain it to you. Don't worry, Sister Yourong is the best, and we will become good sisters in the future."
"Yes, Miss Liu, please take a seat. I'll come back later..."
Jiang Yourong smiled awkwardly and went into the bedroom with Ye Kun.
Ye Kun did not hide it and whispered:
"Yourong, in troubled times, we are always at risk of losing our families. In order to gain the trust of County Magistrate Liu, I intentionally approached Miss Yuejuan, hoping to establish a marriage relationship with County Magistrate Liu through Miss Yuejuan and gain a firm foothold. Unexpectedly, the fake became real, and I had physical contact with Miss Yuejuan..."
Jiang Yourong couldn't help but shed tears when she heard this:
"My husband, Miss Liu is from an official family. I am willing to be your concubine. Or, you can divorce me... that's fine too."
"No, I just didn't agree to let you be my concubine, so I took you with me on patrol in the county. Now, everyone in the city knows that you are my wife, how can I divorce you?"
Ye Kun hugged Jiang Yourong and said emotionally:
"Even if I take you to be a thief or a robber, I will never divorce you or make you my concubine. And don't worry, the entire Pingye County is under my control now. No one, not even the king of heaven, can control me!"
Jiang Yourong was moved and sighed, "But, this is too unfair to Miss Liu..."
"I won't let her down."
Ye Kun smiled, took Jiang Yourong's hand and walked out, and said to Miss Yuejuan: "Miss Yuejuan, Yourong has the best personality and temper, you don't have to be restrained. Yourong just said that in the future, if Miss Yuejuan has a child, we will treat it as a legitimate child."
There is no such thing as Yuejuan being wronged.
Ye Kun can establish himself as king in the future and make Yuejuan a concubine. Would that be unfair to her?
Miss Yuejuan heard this and knelt down to Jiang Yourong again: "Thank you for your generosity, sister. From now on, Yuejuan will be your slave and serve you."
"Ms. Liu, please get up."
Jiang Yourong hurriedly pulled Miss Yuejuan up, looked at her face, and said with a smile: "My dear sister, this beautiful face is so beautiful that I love it every time I see it. No wonder my husband is so moved."
Miss Yuejuan lowered her head and smiled.
Hou Qi was outside the door, greeting Ye Kun.
Ye Kun asked Jiang Yourong and Yuejuan to go to the bedroom to chat, and then called Hou Qi in.
Hou Qi came in, bringing Mrs. Liu with him.
Madam Liu looked unhappy. She sent Hou Qi away and went to the bedroom in the backyard with Ye Kun. She whispered, "Kun'er, why are you blocking the whole city?"
"Xue'er, there are homeless people everywhere outside. I am doing this for your safety."
Ye Kun held Madam Liu's hand, rubbed her ears, and whispered, "I miss you..."
"But I think you are threatening us."
Madam Liu sighed, responded to Ye Kun, and whispered, "Liu Zhongyu agreed to let you and Yuejuan get married in seven days, but you have to hand over the control of the county."
Now, County Magistrate Liu has seen the situation clearly, so he has no choice but to stabilize Ye Kun first and then think of a solution.
"Don't worry, Xue'er. After Miss Yuejuan and I get married, I will hand over the control." Ye Kun certainly did not give in, and said with a smile:
"It's an emergency right now, so I'll protect the county. It'll be safer. Let Hou Qi be in charge of the taxation of the four gates of the county. I'll just take care of the defense."
"Kun'er, you plotted against me, I really want to... bite you to death!" Mrs. Liu sighed with love and hate.
"Bite it, Xue'er. I am willing to be bitten to death by you."
"Okay, then I'll take a bite." Mrs. Liu undressed Ye Kun and actually took a bite on his shoulder.
The bite was light, though.
"Xue'er, you still love me and can't bear to bite me."
Ye Kun sighed, sorted out Madam Liu's clothes, and whispered, "Take Miss Yuejuan back with you. I will marry Miss Yuejuan in seven days, and I will honor you and Master Liu for the rest of my life."