Chapter C32 Engagement Keepsake

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A few days ago, Yier sent me a piece of jade pendant. I gave it to Yan Ling yesterday. I wanted to use it as a token of affection to accomplish their marriage, but I didnt expect it would be such a result. The Emperor sighs, as if his good wish didnt come true.

Hearing this, Yan Lings heart suddenly beats fast. If the jade pendant is an engagement keepsake given by the Emperor, its really terrible.

As expected, Concubine De then follows him: His Majesty means well. But its really a pity. However, since its an engagement keepsake, and this marriage cannot be completed, then its not good to leave it with Miss Yan.

The Queen obviously agrees with this idea. She nods and says: All the people present are close friends, but as the saying goes, walls have cracks and part.i.tions have ears. If this thing is spread, Im afraid its not good for Miss Yans reputation.

Thats right. Miss Yan is still unmarried. It will have a bad influence on her reputation if she accepts the engagement keepsake. Seeing the Emperor is still hesitant, Concubine De adds quickly.

In that case, Yan Ling, you give back the jade pendant that I gave you yesterday. I will give you a better one as compensation. The Emperor says lightly.

Yan Ling frowns and kneels on the ground suddenly. Her forehead is on the ground and she says, Please forgive me, Your Majesty, My Queen and My Lady. Its not that I dont want to return the jade pendant, but

What? Just say it. The Emperor frowns. Todays events have almost exhausted all his patience.

I dare not lie, Your Majesty. The jade pendant was stolen last night. Although Yan Lings voice is steady, cold sweat is all over her forehead.

How dare you! Concubine De suddenly scolds.

You lost the gift by His Majesty. How dare you, Yan Ling? Prime Minister Yan, is that the way you discipline your daughters? The Queen also frowns.

Please forgive us, Your Majesty, My Queen and My Lady. Other people of the Prime Ministers House kneel down and turn pale.

At this time, the Emperors face is dark. However, before he scolds Yan Ling, he is interrupted.

It is impossible! In the main hall, Liang He, who has never spoken, suddenly cuts in and attracts the attention of all the people.

What is impossible, Crown prince? The Emperor seems to be dissatisfied with Liang Hes disrespect and his tone is a little chilly.

Liang He kneels down beside Yan Ling and explains, I just feel that the jade is almost unlikely to be stolen.

Oh? Why would you say that? The Emperor asks strangely.

The guards of the capital have always been controlled by me, Father. I thinks I did a good job. In addition, the Prime Ministers House is well guarded. How could a theft happen? It seems that Liang He fails to perceive the mood of the Emperor and says this a little complacently.

Yan Ling pulls Liang Hes clothes quietly. She is a little worried, but she also feels that something is wrong.

In Yan Lings memory, Liang He is not eager for quick success and instant profit. At this time, the Emperor is obviously angry. How could he suddenly jump out to provoke the Emperors anger?

Crown prince! The jade pendant has already been lost, but you are still so boastful in front of me. Is that what I have taught you for so many years? When the Emperor hears this, he is really furious.

Please forgive me, Father. Its all my fault. Liang He says with his head down.

You need to take care of your body, Your Majesty! Heer is just careless. Please forgive him. The Queen also hurriedly comforts.

For so many years, the Queen has always maintained the image of Mother of the world, and Liang He has not been very close to her. She is almost unable to figure out what kind of person her son is.

However, in any case, Liang He is her biological son. How could she not help him at such a time? Whats more, the Queen also knows the ambition of the Third Prince and Concubine De.

Hum! Prince, since you are in charge of the security of the capital. If you really know your mistake, then you will find the jade pendant. Yan Ling, you can help him. Says coldly the Emperor.

Yes, Your Majesty!

Yes, Your Majesty!

Two of them kneeling in the middle of the hall reply together.

Ill give you two one month. If you cant find the thief or the jade pendant, you two will be punished together. After saying this, the Emperor leaves angrily.

After leaving the Palace, Yan Ling who sitting in the carriage seems to be still nervous. Yan Ling didnt expect that it will end so easily today. But, Liang He

My Lady, are you worried that the Crown Prince will be implicated because of this matter? Qingyu who stays aside suddenly asks.

In fact, according to her ident.i.ty, Qingyu cannot go to the inner hall. However, the news in the Imperial Palace spreads quickly. In addition to the indignant accusation of Mrs. Yan after they came out, Qingyu knows the things.

Yan Ling looks up at Qingyu with a slight surprise. Even if she has just been scolded by Mrs. Yan, Yan Ling is silent. How does Qingyu know what she is thinking about?

I just think that it seems that the Crown Prince cares about you all the time, My Lady. I think you also feel the same way. Qingyu says with a smile.

But Yan Ling feels that there is something else in her smile.

Yeah, Im worried. This person can take things from my warehouse without disturbing anyone. Im afraid its not a simple person. We need to find out the truth in a month Yan Ling sighs.

After a while, Yan Ling continues: Its OK if its only about me. The Emperor seems to be very angry this time, and the Crown Prince is also involved. If he is punished for this, I will feel guilty.

Yan Ling does mean that. Liang He was implicated by her in her previous life, and then he was framed by Liang Yi.

If this time Liang He is hurt because of her again, Yan Ling doesnt know how to face him.

However, even Yan Ling herself cannot tell what feelings she has except for these.

Its similar to what she did in the inner hall. When she heard that the Emperor matched her and the Third Prince, Yan Ling still kept his head down. But subconsciously she looked to Liang He who stood aside.

Although, Yan Ling cannot see his expression, as long as she can see Liang He standing there, she seems to feel calmer.

Yan Ling asks the servant girls in her yard after she comes back home. But there is no result as expected. Although she expected that, Yan Ling still feels helpless and a little depressed.