More than half a month later, the jade pendant incident that caused uproar in the city came to light. His Highness the Prince retrieved the jade pendant, but during a fight with the thief, he accidentally killed the person.
However, the emperor did not punish him too much, and others were not qualified to say anything.
However, at the same time, a statement suddenly came from the capital. The people were talking about it after dinner. It is said that the jade pendant that the emperor rewarded was given to the emperor by the third prince. As for how the third prince got it, it is a long story.
People in the capital more or less knew about the third prince's trick on the daughter of the leader of the Nanjia tribe to get the jade pendant. However, after adding more fuel and vinegar, the news became even more vivid.
Even the largest tavern in the capital is performing this show.
Yan Ling couldn't help but feel a little funny when he saw the lifelike appearance of the person in a white costume on the stage.
After taking a sip of tea, Yan Ling turned his head, looked at Liang He and said, "You really hold a grudge."
"What kind of grudge should I hold? This is all his own fault. What's more, this journey has not been easy. It's okay. He has caused us so much trouble. Naturally, we have to teach him a lesson." Liang He said as if nothing had happened. said.
At the same time, in the third prince's residence, Liang Yi was so angry that he almost smashed something in the study.
Early this morning, the emperor called Liang Yi into the palace. Before Liang Yi could react, he was scolded by the emperor.
Liang Yi was so dizzy after being scolded, but he didn't know what to say. He meant bowing his head obediently and listening to the instructions. After listening for a long time, Liang Yi realized that someone had made the story of how he obtained the jade pendant known to the whole city and even made it into a drama.
At first, Liang Yi thought that the emperor was blaming him for being unscrupulous, and he was too frightened to speak out. It was only later that Liang Yi realized that the emperor just disliked his handling of affairs and mishandled the matter, causing the scandal to be dug up.
Liang Yi remembered that he promised at that time that he would find out who spread the news, and also said that he would give a warning to all those opera singers.
As soon as he heard this, the emperor almost lost his temper and threw the book in his hand on Liang Yi's head. Liang Yi was caught off guard and was hit hard, and blood began to ooze from his head.
"Is this the way I have entrusted you to deal with things? Don't you understand that the darker the story becomes, the darker it becomes? If you go now, can you silence everyone? It will only make them think you are guilty!" The emperor seemed to be angry. Not light.
Liang Yi knew that he was in the wrong, and before he could beg for mercy, the emperor ordered him to be grounded for half a month, so that he could think about his mistakes behind closed doors in peace and order, and he was not allowed to make any small moves.
Liang Yi could naturally see that the emperor was really angry this time, so how could he dare to defend himself and plead for mercy again? He had no choice but to grit his teeth and return to his house obediently.
If these things are still reasonable, then Princess Zhaoyan's behavior is what really makes Yan Ling a little confused.
Princess Zhaoyan actually married off her personal girl Yu Ling just like this. They even made people leave the group leader's mansion directly. Although people who knew it said that the dowry was very generous, Yu Ling followed a very good master.
However, Yan Ling still didn't understand this. Yan Ling didn't understand how good the relationship between Princess Zhaoyan and Yu Ling was and how deep their relationship was. They had known them for a short time.
However, Yan Ling was certain of one thing. Princess Zhaoyan valued the girl beside her very much and even trusted her. Even if it was because of this incident, Princess Zhaoyan knew the truth and there was no need to drive Yu Ling out.
However, other people's affairs belong to others after all. When Yan Ling heard this, he was a little surprised, but he didn't ask any more questions. Maybe it’s because I’ve lived for a long time and I lack curiosity about everything.
However, what was even more unexpected to Yan Ling was that Princess Zhaoyan actually came to find him a few days later.
Yan Ling looked over the invitation in his hand several times, and then he could basically confirm that it was indeed his name written on the invitation, not Yan Shuang.
Yan Shuang was naturally very surprised that Princess Zhaoyan suddenly made an appointment with him. The last time it was because of the Hongmen Banquet, what was it about this time
Although Yan Ling didn't understand, she felt from the bottom of her heart that Princess Zhaoyan was a very worthy person to befriend. As far as Yan Ling herself was concerned, she liked Princess Zhaoyan's character very much.
Before this, the reason why we didn't have in-depth contact was also because of Yan Shuang. This time, Princess Zhaoyan actually took the initiative to hand her a post, so Yan Ling naturally had no reason to refuse.
When the time came, Yan Ling took Li Yi and Qing Yu with him.
Princess Zhaoyan said that they wanted to go hunting together, and the place they arranged to meet was the Beishan Hunting Ground. Yan Ling naturally felt that such a sport was suitable for Princess Zhaoyan.
However, after arriving at the place, Yan Ling discovered that Princess Zhaoyan seemed to be in a low mood and looked depressed.
Yan Ling thought about it and could probably guess that Princess Zhaoyan was a little unhappy because of Yu Ling's departure.
Yan Ling didn't know how to comfort him, so he sighed and said, "Everyone has his own ambitions. If Yu Ling is not willing to stay here anymore, then even if he is here, his heart will not be there."
Yan Ling thought at first that Princess Zhaoyan was disappointed because of the people around her, shielding others, and not even telling herself, so she kicked Yu Ling out.
However, now seeing Princess Zhaoyan's devastated look, Yan Ling knew that he had guessed wrong before.
However, what Princess Zhaoyan said once again broke her suspicion: "It wasn't Yu Ling who wanted to leave, it was me who drove her away."
Yan Ling obviously thought that this would be the result, and asked curiously for a moment: "Why did the princess drive the person away when she was obviously reluctant to let him go?"
Princess Zhaoyan gave a wry smile and said: "So what if I can't let go? It would be fine if it was someone else, but Yu Ling and I grew up together. Yu Ling doesn't trust me anymore, so how can I keep her anymore?" Are you around?"
Yan Ling suddenly fell silent. Just now, she suddenly understood what Princess Zhaoyan was thinking. Princess Zhaoyan is a direct and straightforward person, and such people usually cannot tolerate sand in their eyes.
Yu Lingdu's approach may not be wrong to a certain extent, but in Princess Zhaoyan's eyes, it is completely wrong.
Princess Zhaoyan was never afraid of what mistakes the people around her made. She was just afraid that the people she regarded as sisters and relatives did not trust her.
Thinking about it, this was probably the reason why Princess Zhaoyan insisted on driving Yu Ling away even though she felt very uncomfortable.
If this was really the case, Yan Ling didn't know what he could say. However, when Yan Ling wasn't paying attention, Li Yi quietly lowered his head.
(End of chapter)