Ye Jingyu frowned, "Weren't you going to sleep?"
The little dumpling clenched her tiny fists, wanting to hit him.
How could she possibly sleep now!
"No more sleeping! Get dressed!"
"So much trouble," Ye Jingyu said verbally, but still picked up new clothes and approached.
Su Yunmo snorted, stood up, and habitually opened her small arms, waiting to be attended to.
Ye Jingyu, though clumsy, carefully helped her take off her pajamas, put on her inner shirt, and then her outer robe.
As it was cold now, the little dumpling's clothes looked much thicker, and she seemed to have gained a little weight after dressing.
Ye Jingyu pinched her arm and frowned.
She ate quite a bit normally, so why didn't she gain weight?
"Miss, the second madam from the second branch is here and says she wants to see you." Luoluo knocked on the door from outside but didn't enter.
The little dumpling yawned, "What is it?"
"I don't know. Second Madam said she would only say it when she sees you. She's waiting outside the courtyard now. Miss, do you want to see her?"
Su Yunmo pursed her lips. Coming at this hour, she must have bypassed her mother to see her directly. It was highly likely about Su Yinyin's matter. "I won't see her."
Luoluo paused, as if wanting to say something, but ultimately swallowed her words. "Yes, I'll go and reply."
Luoluo left.
Ye Jingyu tied the sash at his waist, smoothed out the wrinkles on his clothes, and patted them flat.
Su Yunmo raised an eyebrow, "I didn't expect His Highness Prince Yu to be so attentive when serving someone. Did you practice in private?"
Ye Jingyu narrowed his eyes, placed his hands on her face, and rubbed them vigorously. "Children should behave like children and speak politely to their elders."
The little dumpling rolled her eyes.
This person really knew how to seize every opportunity.
"Why won't you see me? I'm her paternal aunt. How dare you, a servant, stop me?" Dou Ying's scolding voice came from outside the door.
Su Yunmo 'tsk'ed and jumped off the bed, "I'll go take a look."
Ziyuan wasn't here today, and Luoluo alone probably couldn't handle it.
Ye Jingyu frowned, "Put on your shoes properly."
"Got it," Su Yunmo waved her hand casually and went out, stepping into her shoes.
Ye Jingyu had a headache.
As soon as Su Yunmo stepped out of the room, she saw Dou Ying arguing with Luoluo. "If Auntie wants to put on a show, please do it on the street. This is the General's Mansion."
"Miss." Luoluo turned and saw Su Yunmo coming out, bowed, and retreated to the side.
Dou Ying also adjusted her askew hair ornament.
"What kind of talk is that? It's one thing for servants to be ignorant, but how can you also be so ignorant? It's always the juniors who greet the elders. How can you push an elder out?"
Su Yunmo leaned against the doorframe with her arms crossed. So, she had reason to barge into her courtyard and cause trouble?
"Did Auntie come all this way just to scold me?"
Dou Ying's expression stiffened slightly. She coughed, and a hint of fawning quickly appeared on her face. "I've already asked about what happened at the Yuqin Tower, and it's true that Yinyin was in the wrong."
"After we returned, I already scolded her. Mòmo is a generous and well-behaved child. Since Yinyin has been scolded and spanked, I think you'll forgive her, right?"
Su Yunmo hadn't taken this matter to heart anyway. "It's all in the past. Auntie doesn't need to make this trip."
"I knew Mòmo was a kind child, and it's true." Her voice suddenly rose by eight octaves, and the smile on her face was almost plastered on.
Not to mention Su Yunmo, even Luoluo felt a chill, fearing she was about to eat someone, and quickly moved closer to Su Yunmo to guard her.
After praising her profusely, Dou Ying changed the subject, "Speaking of which, we are all family. Bones are connected by tendons. Who doesn't have difficulties?"
"Actually, I came to see you today about your second cousin. You don't know, he's locked up in prison and suffering every day just for a small mistake."
"None of those jailers are good people. They not only withhold provisions but also allow other prisoners to beat your second cousin. I felt so heartbroken when I saw it..."
She complained.
Su Yunmo listened with a hint of impatience.
She already knew about Su Xingzhe's imprisonment.
He had abused his power, not only bullying and oppressing others but also strangling someone to death because they refused to comply.
This was also called a small matter?
"If it's about this matter, I can't help. Auntie should go to Father and Mother if she wants to save her son."
Dou Ying's face immediately lengthened, and her tone became much heavier. "Your father and mother still listen to you. What's wrong? Now that Auntie has personally come to beg you, are you still going to be difficult?"
This girl was too hard to please. Even as an elder, she was already so humble, what more did she want?
Luoluo couldn't stand it anymore. How could an elder be like this? It was simply unreasonable.
"Second Madam, you should go back. Miss is still young and cannot resolve such a big matter. Please don't make things difficult for her."
"Hey, who do you think you are, daring to lecture your master!" Dou Ying spat on the ground and cursed with her hands on her hips like a shrew.
"What if I insist on staying? I don't believe you dare to do anything to me. Even if the King of Heaven came today, you would have to resolve this matter for me!"
"I didn't realize someone had such a big tone," Ye Jingyu stepped out from inside the house.
Su Yunmo raised an eyebrow, "Why did you come out?"
Ye Jingyu bent down and picked up the little dumpling. "If I didn't come out, how long were you planning to make me wait?"
Dou Ying saw Ye Jingyu and was stunned. "Your Highness Prince Yu, why are you here?"
Ye Jingyu reached out and felt the little dumpling's feet, which were indeed cold. He frowned, somewhat displeased. "Do you have a problem with me being here?"
Dou Ying quickly knelt. "Your Highness Prince, please forgive me. Your humble subject didn't mean that. Your humble subject didn't know Your Highness was here and offended you. Please do not blame me."
She had long heard that although Prince Yu was young, his temperament was fierce. Xingzhe's matter had not yet been settled, and if she were to provoke such a person, she feared it would cause great trouble.
Ye Jingyu looked at her with cold eyes. "I just heard you want Mòmo to resolve something for you?"
Cold sweat broke out on Dou Ying's forehead. She stammered, "Replying to Your Highness, this is just my family's private matter."
"Family matter?" Ye Jingyu narrowed his eyes dangerously and suddenly shouted sternly, "Do you know what crime it is to instigate court officials to exonerate a guilty person!"
Su Xingzhe committed murder and should have been executed immediately, but it was delayed because the victim's family refused to testify in court.
Now that he was imprisoned without a verdict was already the best outcome. What did she mean by jailers withholding provisions? Did he expect the jailers to provide him with silk pillows and fine clothes for committing such an act?
Dou Ying placed her hands on the ground and kowtowed, begging for mercy. "Your Highness, please calm your anger. Your humble subject was just casually talking with family."
Su Qingtian was Xingzhe's uncle after all. It shouldn't be a violation of national law to come and ask the family for help, right?
Su Yunmo crossed her arms and frowned.
Was this person brainless? Did she think that talking to family members wouldn't count as instigation?
Ye Jingyu's eyes were filled with coldness. He rebuked sternly, "I heard you clearly just now. Are you still trying to quibble? Guards, take her to the Ministry of Justice!"