Chapter C31 – The Emperor’s Match-making

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Yan Ling lowers her head and thinks of what happened. Obviously, this time the Emperor asked not only her but also the whole Yan family into the Palace. She wonders what it is for to ask for all of them.

However, no matter what it is for, it is not urgent as her losing the jade pendant. Yan Ling involuntarily sighs, “it seems that of late she has been having troubles unceasingly.”

As everyone knows, the maid besides Yan Ling has always been Liyi. Now, she suddenly takes a new one, so that everyone becomes a little surprised. Yan Shuang cannot help asking.

Yan Ling is slightly stunned when she is asked suddenly. At first, Yan Ling just thought that Liyi is not in the right mood now. She is too flustered. If she took Liyi to the Palace, she might divulge the fact that the jade is missing.

In addition, Qingyu seems to be very calm. According to the convention, Yan Ling must take a maid with her. But she didn’t expect that someone would ask her Liyi. For a while, she doesn’t know how to answer.

At this time, Qingyu understands what Yan Ling is thinking about. She bows slightly and says to Yan Shuang, “My Lady, Sister Liyi is a little uncomfortable today. Miss Ling asked her to take a rest.”

Hearing that, Yan Ling also nods. Of course others don’t ask much. But Yan Ling is attracted by her, secretly looking at Qingyu.

After a while, Qingyu notices Yan Ling’s sight. Although she doesn’t know what Yan Ling is looking at, she turns around to smile at Yan Ling calmly and then lowers her head again. She is still very respectful.

Seeing this, Yan Ling is surprised, then nods secretly. At the beginning, Yan Ling just felt that Qingyu was calm and quiet. Now she is also mature and steady in her work. It seems that she is trustworthy.

On the one hand, however, this is not the time to think about it. On the other hand, it needs to be observed whether Qingyu is reliable or not. In this way, Yan Ling calms down and thinks about how to behave after entering the Palace.

If it’s possible, Yan Ling plans to hide the loss of the jade pendant for the time being, so that the people in the Palace will not know it.

As long as they come out of the Palace, Yan Ling can tell her father about that.

Even though the Prime Minister doesn’t like Yan Ling, after all, the jade pendant is a reward from the Emperor. It’s lost in the Prime Minister’s House. Even if Yan Ling takes the main responsibility, the people in the Prime Minister’s House may not escape the blame.

The Prime Minister is clear about the importance of this matter, naturally, he will not publicize it, but tries to help Yan Ling to find it together.

Yan Ling has thought about finding the jade pendant alone without telling anybody. However, Yan Ling could not find someone who can help her. The Prime Minister is her last resort.

After entering the main hall, Yan Ling unexpectedly finds that the Queen, Concubine De, the Crown Prince and the Third Prince are all here. Her feeling of uneasiness in recent days seems to be more intense.

However, Yan Ling is worried about something else now, so she doesn’t think about it anymore. Instead, she lowers her head and tries not to attract anyone’s attention. But at this time, the Emperor calls Yan Ling’s name.

“Your Majesty.” Yan Ling has to move forward.

“Um.” The Emperor takes a look at Yan Ling and nods, but doesn’t say nothing more.

“Yi’er.” The Emperor then calls for the Third Prince.

“Father.” Liang Yi stands out confusedly. Liang He who stands beside him slightly changes his expression.

“Well, how do you feel about Yan Ling, Yi’er?” The Emperor looks at him as if he were just asking casually.

Hearing this, all the people present are stunned. The Queen and Concubine De clearly understand the meaning of the Emperor. Liang He’s fists have been clenched tightly, but Liang Yi still has no idea about what happened.

However, Liang Yi thinks a little and says respectfully and politely, “Miss Ling is dignified, virtuous, knowledgeable and reasonable. And also, she is a famous talented woman in the capital. I admire her very much.”

Yan Ling doesn’t have to look and she can imagine Liang Yi’s hypocritical appearance now. However, Yan Ling still doesn’t say anything, not even looking at Liang Yi politely, but with her head down silently.

When the Emperor hears this, he bursts out laughing and looks at Liang Yi, “I’ve never seen Yi’er praise a girl like this before, and Yan Ling is too shy to look up.”

Yan Ling looks embarrassed. For a while, she cannot figure out what the Emperor wants to do.

“So it seems that Yi’er and Yan Ling are very suitable. How about I make a match today?” The Emperor touches his beard and says with satisfaction.

“Your Majesty, let’s hear Yi’er’s opinion.” It seems that Concubine De is not satisfied. She manages to smile, looking at the Emperor.

The Emperor frowns quietly, but he doesn’t say much, but looks at Liang Yi and says:

“Yan Ling’s family background matches yours. And she is also pretty and talented. According to what you said just now, it seems that you are satisfied with her. However, since your mother wants to listen to your opinion, do you have anything to say?”

Liang Yi suddenly becomes anxious. Yan Ling is really an important tool for him, but he never thought of marrying her. But he just praised Yan Ling, and now Liang Yi doesn’t know how to explain.

“Yi’er, don’t be nervous. If you have any idea, just say it. Neither your father nor I will force you.” Concubine De naturally knows what her son is thinking about, and she says with a big smile.

Knowing that his mother would help him, Liang Yi suddenly takes a breath of relief and thinks for a while, then says, “Please forgive me, Father. I don’t want to marry Miss Ling.”

The Emperor’s face becomes a little ugly, but he refrains from losing her temper, “Then, tell me the reason.”

“Of course, Miss Yan is impeccable, but we are just common friends. I’m afraid I will disappoint you, Father.” Liang Yi lowers his head, a little nervously.

“You…” The Emperor is a little annoyed.

Seeing that things are not going well, Concubine De hurriedly begins to advise: “Don’t be angry, Your Majesty. Yi’er is old enough to have his own ideas. As the saying goes, nothing forcibly done is going to be agreeable. If they are just common friends, isn’t he aggrieving Yan Ling? “

Although the Emperor is dissatisfied, it’s not convenient for him to say more. He just sighs and obviously plans to stop it.

Yan Ling has been keeping her head down and clenches her fists tightly. At this time, she releases them slightly, and seems to be relieved.

Although the Emperor said that he wanted to play a match-maker, in fact, Yan Ling can only obey his order, and there is no possibility for her to reject at all.

Now, the Third Prince refuses the marriage, which is the best. Although Liang He knows that the marriage could not be completed, he also gets kind of angry