Chapter 74: What Did My Younger Brother Do Wrong?

The coming-of-age ceremony took place after Ye Ming and Zhang Tiantian finished cleaning up the mess. Ye Ming also went to call Ye Zhao, but found that he was not in his room, and guessed that he must have left. As always, when his goals weren’t met, he’d simply walk away—he was your elder brother, after all, and yet he didn’t even say goodbye.

In fact, Ye Zhao did say farewell, and you even cleaned up the aftermath of his departure.

Because the wedding was scheduled for noon, the coming-of-age ceremony had to be held earlier. After all, it was Ye Kun’s ceremony; as his wife, even if her legs were weak, she had to force herself to attend.

Ye Qin was puzzled; why were his two sisters-in-law walking so strangely?

“Brother, what’s wrong with our sisters-in-law?”

“Oh, they had an upset stomach.”

“Ah, they’re ill? Did they take medicine?”

“Mother probably gave them some.”

“That’s good. You should always take medicine when you’re sick.”

Although the brothers spoke quietly, Ye Li and Yan Mu’er, standing nearby, heard every word. These two brothers were truly extraordinary!

With no ancestral rites to perform, the ceremony skipped directly to offering tea to their parents and listening to their advice. Ye Ming and Dongmen Meng drank the tea their sons presented, smiles touching their lips.

“Kun-kun, Qin-qin, from today, you are men. You must do what a man should do!” Ye Ming said sternly, exuding authority. But as you become men, don’t marry a woman like your mother; apart from loving your father to death, she only knows how to hit him.

“Father, what are the things a man should do?” Ye Qin asked earnestly, as if there was profound wisdom to be learned.

Ye Ming pondered for a moment, then answered, “As men of the Ye family, you must ensure the family flourishes and prospers.”

No sooner had Ye Ming finished speaking than Dongmen Meng coughed lightly beside him. What kind of father was he? Qin-qin had only learned about this last night, and now he was bringing it up again—wasn’t this rubbing salt into his wounds?

Ye Ming also realized his mistake and quickly corrected himself, “So this task will fall to Kun-kun to accomplish early.”

“Father, do you think I can’t do it?” Ye Qin suddenly interjected.

Ye Ming was speechless.

Dongmen Meng wished she could hang Ye Ming up and whip him. If you can’t speak properly, then don’t! Don’t you know how much your son is hurting inside?

Ye Li and Yan Mu’er, standing to the side, kept their expressions taut. As sisters-in-law, they shouldn’t laugh, but… Father was just too amusing. Truly their own father!

Dongmen Meng could only change the subject, smiling gently at her son, “Qin-qin, once you wear your hair crown, you’ll be a man! So handsome, indeed.”

Hair crown???

Everyone looked at the crown atop Ye Qin’s head—vividly green, remarkably so.

Father, mother, please, don’t say any more. Little brother is about to break down.

Yan Mu’er and Ye Li felt they couldn’t hold on much longer; they wanted to escape. They’d heard the outhouse exploded this morning—what now…

Just then, Zhang Tiantian suddenly called out from the doorway, “Master Wei has arrived!”

Ye Kun turned to look at his teacher—a true savior. Little brother was about to be talked to death by father and mother, and the teacher’s arrival was perfectly timed.

“Ah, I just made it. These old bones can barely move…” Master Wei had aged considerably; his back was hunched, his demeanor frail, but his gaze upon Ye Kun had never changed.

“Teacher.”

“Teacher.”

The two brothers bowed in greeting, and Ye Li and Yan Mu’er also respectfully called, “Greetings, Teacher.”

“Hmm?” Master Wei glanced at the two girls beside him.

Ye Kun was about to introduce his wives, but Master Wei frowned and said, “Ye Qin, you actually married at home behind Wanqing’s back!”

Ye Kun felt utterly defeated. He’d thought the teacher was his savior, but instead, he had come to add fuel to the fire.

My poor little brother—how strong must his heart be to withstand all this?

“Teacher, they are both my wives,” Ye Kun hurried to explain, not wanting his teacher to continue. Little brother had suffered enough; he feared if he didn’t stop it, something terrible might happen…

Master Wei’s eyes lit up, “As expected from a student I admire—excellent even in marriage, two wives at once! Teacher is truly impressed!”

Ye Kun felt as if his teacher’s words pierced directly into his brother’s heart.

My little brother has endured so much—how easy has his life been…

Yan Mu’er and Ye Li felt especially pleased. Marrying us—this little bald head has truly struck it rich.

“Wanqing didn’t come today?” Master Wei asked curiously.

“Teacher, I no longer have any ties to Ba Wanqing,” Ye Qin replied softly, smiling.

Master Wei frowned slightly; knowing the temperament of the Ba family, something must have changed.

“Ye Qin, a true man need not fear lacking a wife. Step beyond Taixi County and you’ll see how vast the world is—there are many good girls out there.”

“Teacher, I understand,” Ye Qin nodded, seeming to have truly let go. Seeing his brother like this, Ye Kun also breathed a sigh of relief.

Master Wei suddenly sighed.

Ye Ming asked curiously, “Why do you sigh, Teacher Wei?”

“What a pity…”

“What’s a pity?” Dongmen Meng was curious as well.

“It’s a pity such an outstanding child cannot wear a hair crown.”

As the wife of this little bald head, in such a situation she really shouldn’t laugh, but after holding back for so long, the teacher’s words paired with that bald head were just too fitting.

Ye Kun was deeply wounded; his greatest regret in life was having no hair!

All because of that monk! If not for him, he would’ve had hair since childhood and never gone bald! If he ever met that monk again, he’d love to ask if it was done on purpose all those years ago!

Even his parents could only smile helplessly; Kun-kun’s lack of hair was truly peculiar.

“All right, Mu’er and Li’er, follow mother now and prepare for the wedding ceremony.” Dongmen Meng didn’t linger; she had to settle Kun-kun’s marriage today, and anyone daring to create trouble would have to think twice!

As Dongmen Meng left with her daughters-in-law, Master Wei smiled at the two brothers, “Are you interested in training at Anjing Academy? Teacher can get you in.”

Ye Kun was genuinely curious—just how powerful was Master Wei? Every matter seemed trivial in his hands.

“Yes!” Ye Kun answered without hesitation; since it was arranged by the teacher, it was fine. More importantly, he wanted to see Ba Wanqing!

The excellence of my little brother is beyond your reach, and as for Pan Pingping—what kind of young lord is he, really?

Just wait and see how my brother puts him in his place.

“Brother.”

“Trust me!” Ye Kun said firmly, giving his brother no chance to refuse.

Ye Qin sighed softly—why bother, brother…

“Very well, after your wedding feast, Kun, I’ll write a letter. Anjing Academy is recruiting now, and the timing is perfect.”

“Thank you, Teacher,” Ye Kun bowed.

Master Wei patted Ye Kun’s shoulder, “If you ever face difficulties, come to me. I will always be your strongest support!”