2: Chapter 2 The First Wife!

Ye Kaishan took a deep breath, looked at his eldest son's solemn face, and sighed with a complex expression.

"Changsheng, you've grown up. There are some things your father understands."

Ye Changge's eyes lit up, thinking there was a chance.

Unexpectedly, Ye Kaishan followed up by frowning and shaking his head.

"But how can marriage be such a joke?

Look at your mother. If you're going to marry, you should marry someone like her—dignified, virtuous, well-educated, sensible, with decent cultivation, and capable of managing a household!

How can you just find a bunch of random people and bring them back?"

Hearing this, Luo Yuehua's cheeks flushed slightly, and she gave her husband a playful, annoyed swat.

"What nonsense are you talking about in front of the children!"

However, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl upward; she was clearly very pleased!

Ye Changge grew anxious.

He was waiting to use his Golden Finger!

His old man clearly had no talent for being an 'angel investor'!

So he scratched his head and tested the waters somewhat awkwardly:

"Then... Father, would it be alright if I just took a concubine?"

His voice grew smaller and smaller, and his gaze flickered around.

"Just, just... the one my brother mentioned, Xiao Cui."

He did have a good impression of Xiao Cui.

She had a clean background; the Ye family had found her outside when she was a child, and she had served him since they were young, making her practically family.

Moreover, she possessed a Spiritual Root—even if it was the worst, a Ninth-Grade Spirit Root, it was still a Spiritual Root!

Spiritual Roots were divided from Grade One to Grade Nine, and above Grade One, there were Earthly Spiritual Roots and Heavenly Spiritual Roots.

For Ye Changge, who was still a Mortal, this was a decent starting point.

When Ye Kaishan heard this and saw his son's hesitance, he instantly 'understood.'

He raised an eyebrow, and his heart actually felt a bit more at ease.

This kid is quite responsible; he didn't 'pull up his pants and forget the person.' He has my style from back in the day!

So he cleared his throat with feigned seriousness and nodded:

"Fine then, since you've already done that... discuss it properly with her, and don't mistreat her."

Ye Changge cried out in his heart at the injustice.

What do you mean I've 'done that'!

When did I do that? I haven't done anything!

I haven't even made a snowball!

I haven't even touched a snow-white grindstone!

But at this moment, he could only go along with it and nod repeatedly:

"Yes, yes, yes, Father, don't worry!"

He needed to activate the Golden Finger first, then find excuses to marry more and have more children later!

He hurriedly bowed: "Thank you, Father and Mother, for your blessing!"

After speaking, he turned and slipped away, fearing his old man would change his mind.

Once Ye Changge left, Ye Changsheng, who was nestled in Luo Yuehua's arms, blinked his eyes as if he understood something.

He suddenly raised his small hand and clamored in a childish voice.

"Father, I want to take a concubine too! I want to take a little maidservant!"

Ye Kaishan's beard quivered with anger, and he raised his hand to slap the table.

"You're only eight years old! What concubine! If you keep acting up, I'll lock you in the study to copy the clan rules!"

"Waaah! Uwaaa! Mother! Father is playing favorites!"

While Luo Yuehua held and coaxed her younger son, she looked at her husband with a hint of worry in her eyes:

"Husband, do you think Changge will... become obsessed with women because of this?"

Ye Kaishan waved his hand confidently.

"He's our son. Others might not know him, but don't we?"

With Changge's character, how could he be that kind of person?

At most, he was momentarily confused and wanted to give the girl an explanation. Taking one concubine is just taking one; it's no big deal."

Meanwhile.

By the shore of Biluo Lake, near a small pavilion close to the water's edge.

The lake water was clear, shimmering with light.

There was a Second-Tier Spiritual Vein beneath this area, which allowed the lake to nurture a unique Yao Beast called the Green-Scaled Fish, which was also how the Ye family gained its reputation.

At this moment, a young girl in a light green dress was sitting on the shore with her knees hugged to her chest, staring blankly at the calm lake surface.

Her eyes were slightly red, and the tip of her nose was pink, as if she had just finished crying.

Xiao Cui bit her lip, her heart feeling sour and bitter.

"Did I do something wrong... Why did the Young Master suddenly tell me to leave?"

"Does he not like me..."

As she was lost in thought, a familiar sound of footsteps and a call came from behind her:

"Xiao Cui, I knew you'd be here."

Ye Changge walked over quickly, his voice carrying a helpless smile.

Xiao Cui was simple and introverted by nature, and she had almost no friends besides him.

Whenever she felt wronged, she loved to hide by the lake alone and daze off.

Xiao Cui was startled and hurriedly stood up, bowing her head: "Young Master..."

Ye Changge walked up to her, and seeing her reddened eyes, his heart softened.

He rubbed his nose somewhat sheepishly, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke directly:

"Xiao Cui, I... I want to take you as my concubine. Are you willing?"

Xiao Cui originally saw him speaking hesitantly and thought he had come to send her away.

Tears were already welling up in her eyes.

She was just one "I don't want you anymore" away from bursting into tears.

But when she heard those words, she was completely stunned.

She stared blankly at Ye Changge, and only after a long while did she ask with a trembling voice.

"Young... Young Master... are you telling the truth? You're not lying to Xiao Cui?"

Looking at her like this, Ye Changge felt both warm and guilty.

He hurriedly reached out to pull her gently into his arms, using his finger to wipe away the tears on her face.

"Xiao Cui, don't cry. Of course it's true. When has the Young Master ever lied to you?"

He had originally felt embarrassed because he was only taking her as a concubine.

Although her status after becoming a concubine would be much higher than it was now, he still felt he owed her.

He planned to compensate her slowly in the future and then elevate her to the position of primary wife.

Now, seeing that Xiao Cui didn't feel wronged but was instead weeping with joy, he finally felt relieved.

"Good," Ye Changge gripped her hand and said in one breath, "We'll get married today!"

Xiao Cui's face instantly turned bright red: "Ah... isn't that too fast?"

"It's not fast, not fast at all!"

Ye Changge took her hand and started walking back with light steps.

"Come on, let's go back and get ready!"

That evening, the Ye family made some simple arrangements and held a small wedding for Ye Changge and Xiao Cui.

Because it was taking a concubine, and because it was so sudden!

It was only a simple setup.

Though not grand, it was festive and warm.

That night.

Xiao Cui, dressed in a well-fitting festive red robe, sat on Ye Changge's bed.

She was nervously clutching her sleeves, her cheeks as red as a ripe peach.

Ye Changge's heart was also racing; although he had lived two lives, this wedding night... was truly his first time.

He sat down gently beside her and felt her give a slight shiver.

"Don't be afraid." Ye Changge's voice was very soft as he reached out and took her slightly cold little hand.

Xiao Cui looked up, her eyes shimmering with tears, and called out softly with a sob: "Young Master..."

"In private, just call me 'husband' from now on."

Ye Changge smiled.

Although it was the first time for both of them.

Clearly, from his previous life, Ye Changge still had some knowledge stored up.

He knew he had to take the initiative in this matter, and start from the top.

Before Xiao Cui could react.

He tilted his head and accurately captured those two soft lips.

Immediately, a maiden's sweetness spread into his mouth.

It really is sweet.

Ye Changge was somewhat surprised.

"Mmm..."

Xiao Cui let out a muffled, soft moan, her body instantly going limp as she fell into Ye Changge's embrace.

Ye Changge took the opportunity to lay her down gently on the bed covered with a red silk quilt.

...

The curtains fell, hiding the spring scenery within.

[Ding~ Congratulations to the Host for completing your first major life leap. You have gained one lottery chance!]

[Ding~ Congratulations to the Host. Your Spiritual Root has been upgraded to Grade Nine!]

Hearing this, Ye Changge's body jolted; he rolled up his sleeves and worked even harder!