Chapter 223: Diverting the trouble (Thanks to the book friend Wanchun for the implicit reward!)
"So many years have passed, and even Xiaoyun has aged a lot, but she doesn't look much different. She still looks the same as she did back then. If the old ancestor sees her back, he will definitely be very happy..."

Having said this, looking at Cui Shao's calm face, Cui Dakai, who knew that he had said something wrong, stopped talking immediately. His heart also changed, and he became a little nervous and frightened.

When the atmosphere in the study gradually became silent, Cui Shao broke the silence and asked:
"What's happening with Xing Dalin?"

"Xing Dalin originally planned to poison Ye Mingsheng and let him die in our Cui family. After being warned by us, he behaved himself and just secretly observed Ye Mingsheng's movements. For the time being, we can't tell what he is thinking..."

Cui Dakai hesitated a little before he said, "Third brother, I have been thinking about Ye Mingsheng for a while. I always feel that he seems to be preparing something in secret!"

"Then tell me, what is he preparing?" Cui Shao asked with interest:
After getting Cui Shao's permission, Cui Dakai said without hesitation:

"During this period, the Gongsun family has been badly hurt by Song Wenhui. Chen Dechang will definitely not sit idly by and watch. He will definitely let Ye Mingsheng help the Gongsun family!"

“Ye Mingsheng is not going to help the Gongsun family out, but instead comes to us. I guess he not only hopes to recruit soldiers with the help of our Cui family, but also wants to attack Wei to save Zhao and divert trouble to the east…”

When Cui Shao heard this, a smile appeared on his face and he said:
"More than 6,000 soldiers from three battalions under Ye Mingsheng have already ambushed around Erlang Mountain!"

Cui Dakai was shocked when these words came out. After a few seconds of reaction, he said in shock and anger:

"Ye Mingsheng wants to deal with Old Man Wang?"

"No! He wants to drag our Cui family into this! He is so brave, isn't he afraid that Erlang Mountain will collapse and his teeth will fall off?"

Cui Shao, who had already made up his mind, said leisurely:
"Young people nowadays really have lofty ambitions, but let's see if their lives are as fragile as paper..."

Seeing Cui Shao looking contented, Cui Dakai asked anxiously:
"Now that we know that Ye Mingsheng is preparing to deal with Wang Laogun, what should we do next, Third Brother?"

"What to do? What to do!
"If Ye Mingsheng, this young man, can remove the poisonous sting of Wang Laogun, what's wrong with me, Cui Shao, playing with him?"

Cui Shao's face was cold, and he said in a resounding voice:

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October 6th is the birthday of Cui family’s ancestor.

The first ray of sunlight at dawn broke through the sky. At the first hour of the morning, just as the sky was getting light, everything in Cui Mansion was already in operation. The whole mansion was filled with a joyous atmosphere.

This ancestor of the Cui family is the oldest person in the Cui family and also the grandmother of the head of the family, Cui Shao. She holds a respected position in the Cui family and enjoys a very high prestige.

I am already 78 years old this year. In this feudal society where the average life expectancy is less than 60 years, this is already an absolutely advanced age and longevity...
In this era where filial piety is valued, the birthday of this ancestor is definitely a big event for the Cui family, and it must be celebrated in a grand manner! Not only must the direct descendants come to celebrate the birthday, but the families and officials who are on good terms with the Cui family must also send people to send gifts to congratulate!
In the busy Cui Mansion, in a remote courtyard,

"Mingsheng, what do you think of my mother's clothes?"

Ye Cui, who got up early in the morning and dressed up, asked Ye Mingsheng, who was yawning beside her:
Upon hearing this, Ye Mingsheng couldn't help but look at Ye Cui, who was wearing a plain white brocade long-sleeved gown, a pearl hairpin on her head, a pair of gilded earrings on her ears, and a gold bracelet on her hand. She looked dignified, generous, noble and elegant.

After several decades, she returned to her parents' home again and encountered such a grand occasion as the ancestor's birthday celebration. Even a person as indifferent as Ye Cui took out all the jewelry at the bottom of the box and decorated herself with it.

"Don't worry, mother. You are absolutely dressed like this!" Ye Mingsheng said with certainty:
After receiving her son's praise, a smile finally emerged on Ye Cui's face. Her son Ye Mingsheng worked hard to become a fifth-rank general in the court. As a mother, she naturally had to dress decently and not embarrass her son.

Seeing Ye Mingsheng's dark circles, as if he hadn't slept well, Ye Cui frowned slightly, considered her words, and said earnestly to Ye Mingsheng;
"Mingsheng, you are already so old, and you are an official appointed by the court. Logically, I shouldn't control you, but you still have to exercise self-control!"

"Mother knows that you are young, healthy, and inseparable from that girl in the palace..."

Ye Mingsheng, who was scolded by Ye Cui, had an expression of great embarrassment on his face. He did sleep with Pei Zhixiu last night, but it was just a casual sleep and he did nothing!
Pei Zhixiu had been traveling all day yesterday and had to take care of Ye Cui who was unwell. She was very tired and fell asleep quickly after lying on the bed. However, Ye Mingsheng was tossing and turning in bed, unable to sleep because he was secretly thinking about what would happen next.

I had just managed to sleep for a while in the early morning when Ye Cui called me up to wash and dress. I barely slept for an hour the whole night.

Ye Mingsheng wanted to explain, but seeing Ye Cui's expression which said, "I've been through this, I understand everything," he couldn't say anything.

Fortunately, Ye Cui was not a nagging person. She warned Ye Mingsheng twice and said nothing more. At this time, Ye Mingsheng took out a rosewood box from his arms and handed it to Ye Cui.

"what is this?"

Taking the rosewood box from Ye Mingsheng's hand, Ye Cui asked with some doubt:
"Mom, you'll know once you open it!" Ye Mingsheng said with a smile:

Upon hearing this, Ye Cui gently opened the box, and saw a white and green jadeite bracelet with excellent transparency lying quietly inside. The green pattern on the bracelet looked like water plants in the river, very lifelike...
Seeing such a good-looking bracelet, Ye Cui was also very surprised. Seeing this, Ye Mingsheng smiled and said:

"Mom, if you like it, try it on!"

Next month is your birthday. I originally prepared this as a gift for you, but now that things have come to a head, I'll use it first. When we get back, I'll find you something better!"

(End of this chapter)