Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life-Chapter 748 - 737: Substitute Younger Sister

Prince Li Duan Huaijin, though he had already married three Princess Consorts, was only twenty-two years old this year. Among the princes, he was the youngest and the most handsome. If it were not for his fate of being a consort’s scourge and his disfavor with the current Emperor, he would indeed be an excellent candidate for a husband.

Today, wearing a bright red groom’s robe, he entered the Ye Residence’s main gate surrounded by the matchmaker and servants.

"Prince, there seems to be something off about the atmosphere in the Ye Residence," a subordinate whispered in Prince Li’s ear.

A flash of chilly light passed through Prince Li’s eyes as he coldly said, "After all, in the eyes of others, I am without power and am also a scourge to my wives. It’s normal for the Ye Residence to be displeased."

This subordinate was very indignant, "Prince, the Ye Family is really too disrespectful. They are merely Imperial Merchants. It is their good fortune that their daughter could marry you, and yet they dare to behave like this!"

With an emotionless gaze, Prince Li replied, "Anyway, I didn’t intend for my union with my fourth Princess Consort to last long. There’s no need to act rashly for now."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Ye Borong and Ye Wangshi didn’t notice the expressions of Prince Li and his subordinate. They stiffly welcomed him, as they had just barely managed to deceive Ye Wangshi’s maternal family, the Wang family. They couldn’t afford any mistakes or let anyone discover that they had switched brides. They only hoped that Ye Qiu would be clever enough in the future to not bring trouble upon their entire family.

Since Ye Qiu had only one younger brother, Ye Zhixing, who was eight years old, there were no complications, and Prince Li was able to easily lead Ye Qiu out of Ye Xia’s shelter.

Everything seemed normal, but Duan Huaijin still felt that something was amiss.

As Ye Qiu left her home, the sixty-eight cases of her dowry followed, but the carriers of the dowry seemed strange, for the cases were suspiciously light.

The bridal sedan arrived at Prince Li Mansion, which, due to Prince Li’s disfavor with the Emperor, was very humble in the capital. It seemed not much bigger than the Ye Residence and bore an air of old and dilapidated decor.

"Princess Consort, this main courtyard is not even as good as Luoxia Courtyard," Ye Qiu’s wet nurse, Nanny Fang, complained on behalf of Ye Qiu.

Keeping her wet nurse and the maids Shao Yao and Furong close by was one of the conditions she initially set, which Ye Borong and Ye Wangshi were against. After all, the more people who knew, the greater the risk. However, they had to agree since Ye Qiu had threatened not to go through with the bride substitution.

However, the families of the wet nurse and the two maids were still under Ye Wangshi’s control, serving as a kind of threat.

"Nanny, be careful with your words. Since I have already married into this family, let’s not speak of the past," Ye Qiu said in an indifferent tone.

"Yes, Princess Consort."

"Nanny and Furong, go and organize my belongings. We might have to leave in a couple of days."

"Would the Emperor issue such a decree just after the wedding? It seems rather hasty."

"Who can fathom the Emperor’s intentions? Since I am already married to Prince Li, I will share his fate from now on. Nanny, Furong, Shao Yao, if you don’t understand something, consult the steward or someone close to Prince Li. Don’t make decisions on your own and don’t act impulsively, understand? If you cause trouble for Prince Li, I won’t protect you," Ye Qiu said coldly.

"We will heed the Princess Consort’s teachings," the three people knelt down to assure Ye Qiu, then each set out to do as she had instructed.

Outside the door, Prince Li Duan Huaijin and his subordinate just happened to hear Ye Qiu’s admonitions. Prince Li’s face bore a profound expression, while the subordinate was incredibly surprised, already developing a favorable impression of Ye Qiu.

Then they heard a series of urgent coughs, making both of them frown simultaneously.

"Princess Consort, shall I use the kitchen now to brew some medicine for you? You can’t go on like this," the maid Shao Yao said, worriedly. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Ye Qiu let out a heavy sigh: "No need, it’s too late to bother others, and the Prince is likely to arrive soon. What then shall I say? My sister... No, my younger sister is the frail one, not me."

"But can we really keep this deception going? What if the Prince finds out? How will you explain? The master and Lady have just been too partial." Shao Yao complained on Ye Qiu’s behalf.

Ye Qiu chuckled softly: "At most, in ten days we will be leaving the capital, perhaps even tomorrow. By then, we can just say the travel has been tiring and the climate does not agree with me. Enough of that, don’t speak of such matters again, walls have ears."

Listening to their conversation, Duan Huaijin and his subordinates outside were somewhat puzzled and couldn’t understand the meaning of these words. But it seemed as though the Princess Consort was intentionally hiding her poor health? And looking to shift the blame? But why would she do that?

"Go and investigate," Duan Huaijin instructed in a low voice.

"Yes, your subordinate will take leave."

After finishing speaking, the coughing inside the room gradually stopped. Duan Huaijin straightened his clothes, then pushed open the door.

Ye Qiu sat up straight, yet beneath the veil, her lips curved into a calculated smile.

On his way here, Duan Huaijin had dismissed the matchmakers and servants, so at this moment, there were only him, Ye Qiu, and Shao Yao in the room. He then sent Shao Yao out and lifted the veil from Ye Qiu’s head using the wedding scale.

The sudden brightness made Ye Qiu blink a few times, unaccustomed to the light, and then she looked up a bit nervously. When she caught sight of Duan Huaijin’s eyes, she quickly looked away again.

Her ears turned red, then she clenched her dress and mustered the courage to meet Duan Huaijin’s gaze once more. Her bright, wide eyes first showed nervous curiosity, followed by shyness, and she seemed somewhat at a loss.

She slightly parted her lips, and then with a soft and gentle voice said, "Prince, I pay respects."

Duan Huaijin watched her expressions and actions and then smiled, his eyebrows arching slightly: "No need for such formalities."

He then fell silent, and Ye Qiu grew increasingly embarrassed, her entire face blushing. Duan Huaijin, with keen observation, noticed that his little princess’ face and neck were flushed red.

Could she be this shy?

Considering the Ye Residence’s behavior today, it didn’t seem like they held much respect for him, the Prince, but his little princess seemed different?

From what she had previously instructed her maid, it seems she’s quite considerate towards him. If she weren’t just putting on an act, he wouldn’t mind granting her a few years of glory.

"Prince, may I serve you as you wash?" After a while, Ye Qiu spoke, followed by a burst of continuous coughing.

Duan Huaijin waited for her to finish coughing, then said meaningfully: "The Princess Consort’s health doesn’t seem very good?"

Ye Qiu appropriately showed a nervous look, masking it with a smile: "It’s just the recent change in weather; I caught a chill. I didn’t mean to worry the Prince."

Duan Huaijin uttered an "Oh," then without much expression said: "The Princess Consort should take good care of herself; I would not wish to bear the reputation of being a wife-cursed prince again."

A flash of guilt crossed Ye Qiu’s eyes, then she obediently responded with a "Yes."

Duan Huaijin looked at her suspiciously; his little princess seemed truly a bit off, as if she was hiding something significant from him. But no matter, he would dig it out slowly; no one can fool him in this world.