Capítulo 6: Pleasing the Old Lady
Editor: Henyee Translations
When Zhan Hanjue woke up, Ye Ningxuan had already washed up and come out of the bathroom.
Zhan Hanjue reached for his watch and checked the time. "How did I fall asleep yesterday?"
Ye Ningxuan replied calmly, "You fell asleep as soon as you fell yesterday. The quality of your sleep is really good. How enviable."
Zhan Hanjue fumbled out of bed and took off his pajamas to change into his formal clothes.
Ye Ningxuan immediately turned her back to him. She had checked his pulse last night, and his eyes had indeed been injured. His meridians were blocked, a symptom of eye disease.
It seemed that he wasn't pretending to be blind. He was really blind. This was great. She wouldn't have to worry about anything in the future.
Therefore, the fake skin on her face was not pasted on this morning. She would wear a veil when she went out later.
After all, fake skin was not breathable. If it was stuck to her face for too long, she might have an allergic reaction.
On the other hand, her skin was naturally delicate and she was susceptible to allergies. She thought that she would be back soon after coming to the city. She had only brought two pieces of fake skin with her. This was another daily disposable item. She had to find time to create a new one.
"Young Master, Young Madam, Old Madam wants you to go down for breakfast." The servant came over and knocked on the door.
Ye Ningxuan wore a veil and went to help Zhan Hanjue.
However, as soon as she touched him, she was ruthlessly flung away by Zhan Hanjue.
Ye Ningxuan pouted and followed him down.
When Old Madam Zhan saw the two of them coming down together, she said happily, "You guy came down. Did you sleep well yesterday?"
Ye Ningxuan hurriedly bowed and replied gently, "I slept very well. Thank you for your concern, Grandma."
At this moment, the servant came over with a cup of tea.
Without waiting for the servant to speak, Ye Ningxuan took the cup of tea and brought it to Old Madam Zhan.
Old Madam Zhan nodded, satisfied. From the corner of her eye, she saw the maid coming down the stairs.
The maid was holding a piece of white felt cloth, stained dark red with blood.
Old Madam Zhan was surprised.
Ye Ningxuan immediately explained in a low voice, "The driver didn't do anything that night. He took pity on me and helped me hide it."
"In that case, why didn't you tell your grandfather?" Old Madam Zhan was puzzled.
Ye Ningxuan's beautiful eyes were filled with tears. She raised her slender hand and gently wiped the corners of her eyes. She sobbed softly, "Grandpa has never liked me. Marrying into the Lin family is a disaster to me, not a blessing. I can't afford it."
When Old Madam Zhan heard this, her heart ached as she held her hand. "How pitiful. Old Master Ye is too outrageous. How can he be so biased? His conscience has been eaten by a dog."
"But fortunately, I had the chance to marry into the Zhan family and meet such a good husband and grandmother." Ye Ningxuan took the opportunity to please her.
Old Madam Zhan's heart ached for her even more. She quickly sat her down and placed several types of pastries on her plate.
Ye Ningxuan gently lifted her veil and sent something into her mouth.
Old Madam Zhan couldn't help but ask, "Your face…"
"I got a scar in the car accident. That's why Grandpa thought I was a jinx," Ye Ningxuan explained.
"It doesn't matter if a person is beautiful on the surface or not. One's heart is what truely matters. At my age, I've seen everything. Take off your veil!" Old Madam Zhan was very reasonable.
Ye Ningxuan quickly refused. "No, I don't want to scare Grandma."
"What hasn't Grandma seen before? How can she be frightened by you?" Zhan Hanjue said as he quickly pulled the veil off her face.
Ye Ningxuan did not expect him to tear off her veil and immediately covered her face.
There wasn't even a mole on her face, let alone a scar. The good image she had just created in Old Madam Zhan's heart was probably going to be wasted.
"Ye Ningxuan, your face?" Old Madam Zhan exclaimed.
Ye Ningxuan explained guiltily, "Grandma, I…"
"So your face isn't disfigured. That's great! Ye Ningxuan, it seems that our family has got a huge bargain to get a beauty like you!" Old Madam Zhan clapped her hands and laughed happily. "The children you two give birth to will definitely be especially cute. You have to hurry up and give birth to a great-grandchild for me."
Ye Ningxuan was speechless.
Old Madam Zhan wasn't angry?
This old lady's breadth of mind was really… admirable!
"I heard that your cousin and Lin Yuyang will be back in three days. At that time, you and Hanjue can go back openly. Don't wear a veil. Let them regret it," Old Madam Zhan suggested excitedly.
Ye Ningxuan smiled awkwardly. She quickly looked at Zhan Hanjue.
Zhan Hanjue had been living in seclusion all these years. Otherwise, the outside world would not have guessed that he was old and ugly. Why would he be willing to accompany her back to the Ye family?
"Grandma, it's not convenient for me to go out."
As expected, Zhan Hanjue refused coldly.
However, Mrs. Zhan was very domineering. "No, it wasn't easy for our family to get a wife. We have to bring her out to show off. No matter what, we have to accompany Ningxuan back to the house. We can't let her lose face in the Ye family. It's settled then. If you don't want to accompany Ningxuan, I'll show Ningxuan the photo of you naked when you were young."
Zhan Hanjue was speechless.
Ye Ningxuan smiled and looked at him in amusement.
But then she remembered that he couldn't see the expression on her face either, so her smile widened.
"Very well. I will accompany her back to the family," Zhan Hanjue agreed through gritted teeth.
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