Yan Ling originally planned to impose a severe punishment, but on the one hand, Qing'er was just unruly and verbally clashed with the prince. It was too harsh and seemed unkind; on the other hand, although he knew that Qing'er was a spy assigned to him, , but if they are not kept intact and disposed of, there will be no new ones.
Now at least I know this, so I just need to be careful and take precautions. Otherwise, if there is another one that I am unprepared for, I may be passive. After thinking like this, Yan Ling came to a conclusion.
"Just fine her half a year's monthly payment, give it to the housekeeper, and learn the rules again. Come back when you understand."
"Miss" Li Yi frowned slightly dissatisfied.
Of course, Li Yi was not afraid that Qing'er would steal his position if he stayed here. Li Yi was very happy as long as he was dedicated to serving the young lady, but Qing'er was obviously not one of them.
Yan Ling naturally understood what Li Yi wanted to say. He tilted his head and glanced at Li Yi, then chuckled and said, "Do you think a spy who has been exposed is more of a threat, or a spy who is hiding in the dark?"
Li Yi suddenly realized this, and he felt a little more admiration for his young lady.
In the blink of an eye, June is here. In June, for the Yan family, the most important thing is probably the old man's birthday.
Prime Minister Yan's fiftieth birthday happens to be this year, and the elders of the previous generation have also passed away long ago. It is reasonable and logical to hold a big event, and the Prime Minister's Office has made preparations early.
Perhaps because he was used to seeing these people's hypocritical faces, Yan Ling always felt a headache. However, although Yan Ling did not like such a banquet, after all, Yan Ling was also the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion. It would be really unjustifiable if she did not attend.
When the sky turned slightly white, Yan Ling had already gotten up to freshen up. Li Yi simply gave Yan Ling a bun, and paired it with elegant yet solemn makeup, making Yan Ling's whole person seem even more dazzling.
"Miss, you should dress up more. Look how beautiful this is! If His Highness the Crown Prince sees it later, he will definitely like it."
During this period of time, Li Yi also noticed a change in his young lady, and she became more and more casual in her speech. Of course, this was only in front of Yan Ling.
"You girl, you can't stay away from your Highness the Crown Prince even in three words. Could it be that you have been seduced?" Yan Ling said angrily and funny.
I am really helpless. In the past two months, not only the third prince, but also His Highness the Crown Prince has invited me many times. However, Yan Ling rejected them all due to illness.
If it hadn't been for the past two months, Yan Ling would have stayed at home and bribed a doctor. I'm afraid that the Yan family will be dissatisfied with her for a long time. Even her mother looked a little ugly when she came to see Yan Ling several times.
In the past two months, Yan Ling knew everything about what was being reported outside. If by now, this "disease" doesn't get better, I'm afraid it will really be regarded as a plague.
The servants in the Prime Minister's Mansion are really good at talking about their master. Or perhaps, few people here have ever regarded her as their master.
Although it is just a birthday banquet, how could it be a pure banquet for the Prime Minister’s birthday
At the scene, people were coming and going, drinking and drinking, and it was very lively. Over there in the warehouse, there are all kinds of treasures piled up in mountains, which are very eye-catching.
At almost noon, the birthday boy also appeared. Originally, holding a birthday at noon was a blessing, but for Yan Ling, the scorching sun outside was really unflattering.
However, it seems that no matter how warm the sunshine is, it cannot compare with the officials and merchants who came to celebrate his birthday. Even the current emperor asked His Highness the Crown Prince to personally deliver birthday gifts.
This was the first time Yan Ling saw Liang He since the last incident in Xingyuan Garden. Seeing the noble man who behaved calmly and calmly, Yan Ling felt a little complicated inside.
Liang He's seat was opposite Yan Ling. After Liang He sat down, he raised his wine glass from a distance and nodded towards Yan Ling. Yan Ling was a little at a loss and could only smile awkwardly.
However, Liang He did not stare at Yan Ling all the time. After signaling, he started chatting with the officials around him. Yan Ling breathed a sigh of relief involuntarily, but he felt a little disappointed in his heart.
Not far away, Liang Yi, who had been observing Yan Ling, naturally saw this scene and unconsciously held the wine glass in his hand a little tighter.
Although he had murderous intentions last time, after he calmed down, Liang Yi was reluctant to give up the chess piece that had not yet played its role.
As a result, there was continued entanglement. However, during that period, Yan Ling claimed to be ill and stayed at home. Liang Yi, who was a little angry at first, calmed down a bit after hearing that His Highness the Crown Prince's invitation was also rejected.
However, seeing these two people now, Liang Yi felt unable to calm down. In his opinion, Yan Ling's refusals were simply playing hard to get.
Unexpectedly, a person who is called a talented woman would actually do such unsavory things like ordinary women. Liang Yi narrowed his eyes slightly, thinking with some disdain in his heart.
The banquet really started after Prime Minister Yan said something like "Thank you for coming".
Many people's congratulatory gifts were put into the warehouse for registration at the beginning. But there are also some people who hold rare treasures or have superior status, who will keep the gifts in hand and wait until the birthday banquet begins before riding on them in person.
Suddenly, the hall was bustling with people coming and going. All kinds of strange sounds came one after another and came in an endless stream.
Somewhere that Yan Ling didn't pay attention to, Yan Shuang's little face was full of resentment.
Although he knew that everything was a plan, brother Yi had been staring at Yan Ling ever since this woman appeared at the banquet. How could Yan Shuang not be angry
However, as if Yan Shuang suddenly remembered something, she smiled proudly in the direction Yan Ling was going, and then stood up under the gaze of everyone.
"Although my daughter is stupid, she knows that crows have the feeling of feeding back, and lambs have the intention of kneeling to breastfeed. Today is my father's birthday. My daughter feels that she has nothing to repay, and sends a small gift. She also asks father not to despise his daughter's share. Mind."
Yan Shuang bowed Yingying, and her words were even more affectionate, which made all the guests look at her with admiration. Then, a bonsai covered with red silk was moved in and placed in the center of the hall.
Yan Shuang walked slowly to the two-foot-tall bonsai and looked at Yan Ling seemingly casually.
Yan Shuang did not pull open the red silk in a hurry, but turned her head and said to Yan Ling: "Sister, others say that although we are twin sisters, we have different looks and are not similar, but my sister thinks that I I really have the same feelings as my sister."
Yan Ling didn't understand what Yan Shuang was trying to do, so he acted like a sister and smiled at Yan Shuang. He didn't speak, just waiting for her next words.
Sure enough, Yan Shuang continued: "My sister heard that the gift I prepared for my father is also a bonsai, so why not present it together?"
(End of chapter)