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"Master, master is innocent, this was not the third lady's intention." Madam Xiao raised her swollen face and knelt on the ground, crying and complaining to Lian Yan Qing.

"How dare you speak to her!" Lian Yan Qing was furious, he grabbed the water jug on the table beside him and fiercely smashed it onto the ground, "Which one wasn't her intention? The parrot wasn't something she was going to bring, and the jade pendant wasn't hers? "

"Master, please think about it carefully. Don't you think that something is amiss?" "At first, Third Young Miss was kind and wanted to please the Young Master in front of the Princess. She talked very softly and didn't do anything, unlike Eldest Young Miss, who can chat and laugh with the princes, have a good marriage in the future, and protect the Lord, she can only work on small matters. She heard that one of Princess An Guo's favorite parrot had died, so she went to a lot of lengths to buy a parrot.

The parrot had been fine, and many people had heard of its auspicious words. However, it had suddenly disappeared three days ago. Today, the parrot had appeared before the princess' mansion, and had then pecked her in the face.

Old master, don't you think this is very strange? Why did the parrot disappear, and why did it appear when Third Young Miss was in a rush? "

When Lian Yanqing heard what Madame Xiao had to say, his anger slowly subsided. "You're saying someone did something to the parrot?"

"Yes." Aunt Xiao nodded and secretly observed Lian Yanqing's expression.

"Who could it be?" Lian Yanqing's eyes slightly narrowed as he began to ponder over what Madame Xiao had said.

"Yes …" Lian Shiya wanted to say that it was Lian Ruyue, but she was stopped by Aunt Xiao's gaze. She continued, "Not only this time. Master, think carefully again. During this period of time, all sorts of things have arisen in our house, and we haven't been quiet for a few days. Could it be …?" Isn't it strange? This has never happened before. "

Xiao Niang slowly and ingeniously led the matter towards Linyue. Even Shiya noticed her intentions and followed, "Father, if my parrot is unreliable, how would I dare to take it to the princess …"

"What about your jade pendant? Is it someone else who set you up? " Lian Yan Qing snorted coldly as his expression became even colder.

"I …" Lian Shiya was left speechless. This was a shadow that she would never be able to erase in her entire life.

"Master, who hasn't reached the age of calamity yet? Third Miss did indeed do something wrong and was punished. She was beaten up by the princess and the madame, as well as Eldest Miss. She was humiliated in public. But, if we are to let go of the person who is causing all this trouble, that is just indulgence! "

"What do you mean … Is it Lu Yue who is secretly playing tricks on me? " Lian Yan Qing asked coldly.

"Old master, please spare me, this lowly concubine doesn't dare to bring up Eldest Miss's name. Today, everyone around Eldest Miss is a god, and today, with just a maid, they beat Third Miss up. Old master must have seen the wives and maidservants outside my courtyard when he entered, and they were all beaten up by that maidservant, especially Qin mama, whose arm bones were broken."

"Yes, Father, look at my hand." Lian Shiya weakly raised her hand and said, "I don't know where this maidservant came from, but my wrist got so swollen after just pinching me. Eldest young mistress didn't even try to persuade her, if in the future she attacks the master of the mansion when she's unhappy, then …" "How can that be."

"What?" Lian Yan Qing was stunned. "Yue'er has such a disrespectful person by her side?"

"Master …" "Young Miss must have been bewitched by something to keep such a dangerous person by her side."

When she saw Lian Yan Qing's gradually frowning brow, her heart gradually relaxed — —

Very good, I've already led Lian Yanqing to think about Lianyue!

"Father, your daughter has truly suffered great grievances. Father must investigate this thoroughly and return my innocence. Otherwise, my daughter will never be able to rest in peace!" Lian Shiya cried from time to time as if she suffered a great grievance.

"Master, regardless of whether you trust me or not, regardless of whether you still pity the third young miss, take it as an investigation for the sake of the prime minister's residence." Xiao Niang continued to speak from the side.

"That's right, father, as well as that beaten servant girl. Since when has our Prime Minister's Estate become so undivided? This servant is going to make a move on master, if this is learned by other servants, or if it is spread out …" Lian Shiya hated the matter of Green Branch making a move on her; she was bound to teach this reckless servant a lesson.

"To the Immortal Lotus Courtyard!" With a darkened face, Lian Yanqing turned around and walked out. He thought to himself, Yue'er has indeed changed a lot since the return of Yao City. If she dares to go against her will and do something that would harm his father, he will definitely not let her off lightly.

"Yes." Auntie Xiao was overjoyed as she hurriedly helped Lian Shiya up and whispered, "We'll all have to go take a look in case she tries to quibble. Later, don't speak carelessly and let me say it."

"Mother, I understand!" Father already suspects her, if we can't sleep well, she won't be able to sleep well either. "

As the two mother and daughter spoke, they quickened their pace to follow behind Lian Yan Qing and hurried towards the Immortal Lotus Courtyard. Both of their eyes flashed with a trace of excitement.

It was night. The night was very cold.

Lian Ruyue didn't sleep at all; instead, she sat in front of her desk and flipped through a book. She opened the door and gently walked over, saying, "Eldest Miss, I've been busy for the whole day. It's already late at night. Why don't I go up and rest first?"

Lian Ruyue put down the book, looked at the flickering candle light, then looked at the sky outside the window and said, "No need, judging by the time, it should be about time." A faint expression appeared on her face.

"Eldest Miss, the prime minister is bringing Aunt Xiao and Third Miss over here together." Just as she finished speaking, the maid, Bai Wei, hurried in. Her expression was a bit nervous as she said with concern, "Green Branch, she …" will she be captured by the Prime Minister? "

"Let's go out and take a look." However, Lian Ruyue was still not nervous at all. She put down her book and walked out.

Greenbranch nodded at her. "Eldest young miss, no matter what the prime minister wants to do, I can take it. Eldest young miss, don't be angry."

When she spoke, her face was always expressionless, as if she could never smile.

Lian Ruyue looked at her and said, "Greenbranch, no one can do anything to you, including my father." There was no mistaking the certainty in the voice.

At this time, a fiery light appeared at the entrance of the Celestial Lotus Courtyard. Lian Yan Qing walked in with no anger on his face nor did he question it. Instead, he calmly looked at Lian Ru Yue.

Auntie Xiao and Lian Shiya, who had followed, stood behind Lian Yanqing.

Lian Ruyue calmly walked over, bent her knees, and said, "Yue-er greets father. It's already so late. I don't know if father has anything to tell Yue-er."

When Lian Yanqing saw her appearance, it was true that she was no longer the same. She had the appearance of a direct descendant that he was most satisfied with, but … He had no choice but to find out how strange this change was.

"Which green branch is it?" His dignified gaze lingered among the crowd for a moment before it turned to Lian Ruyue and asked.

"This servant will do." The green branch took a step forward and bowed like an ordinary maid, but its posture was neither humble nor arrogant. Lian Yan Qing's gaze fell upon the green branch. From the looks of it, she really didn't seem like an ordinary maid.

"Someone come!" Tie her up for me! " Instantly, a few guards rushed in upon hearing the noise and were about to tie up the green branches. Lian Shiya's face revealed a smile as if she was watching a good show. This servant girl had angered her father, so she definitely wouldn't end up well.

Seeing that the guards had arrived, Greenwood's eyes focused and a dangerous aura emerged from his eyes. He moved his hand, and the concealed weapon slid from his sleeve to his palm.

"Wait!" Lian Xiyue took a step forward, blocking in front of her and said sternly, "Who dares to act recklessly?"

"Big sister, you …" Are you actually disobedient to your father's wishes? If father wants to kidnap a little girl, does that mean he doesn't have the right to do so? " Lian Shiya intentionally instigated the world in an attempt to stir up chaos.

"Third sister, you've just caused a great disaster. It's best if you stay quiet, Princess An Guo's face hasn't completely recovered yet, and your head is still in her hands. You should burn incense and worship Buddha, and ask Bodhisattva to bless her face and restore it to its perfect state."

"I …" With these words, even Shiya's arrogance immediately vanished. "That parrot was also you …."

"Third Young Miss, let the Prime Minister speak." Aunt Xiao was afraid that Lian Shiya and Lian Ruyue would start quarreling again, so she hastily pulled her back, signalling her to not be hasty.

"Father, you want to tie up my maidservant? Can you let your daughter know what Green Branch did wrong?" Lian Ruyue looked at Lian Yan Qing again and asked.

"A mere servant dares to act so savagely against master, and even injured several servants. My Prime Minister's Estate cannot tolerate such people. Today, she must be taught a good lesson, and once she is chased out of the manor, she must never come back."

"He was clearly protecting his master wholeheartedly, yet he was being called as being disrespectful to his master. Does father not plan to ask, why does my servant girl want to do this?" Lian Ruoyue's gaze stared into Lian Yan Qing's eyes. His eyes seemed to flash with a faint layer of mist. When Lian Yan Qing saw this gaze, his heart actually trembled slightly.

"No matter what the reason is, as long as she attacks Master, I will absolutely not forgive her! This is the rule of the prime minister's residence. No one is allowed to go against it. " Lian Yanqing would surely place the rules of the Prime Minister's Estate first.

"Then, what if Sister Shu wants to hit me? And how should he punish them? Is this the rule of the Prime Minister's Estate? " Lian Yueyue did not give up, and said —

"What did you say?" Lian Shiya's face turned pale.

"Third Sister caused a huge disaster at the Princess's Palace. The respected Grandmother, in order to calm the Princess' anger and comfort her, knelt down in front of so many people, kowtowed, begged for mercy, and was secretly ridiculed by others. Only then was the Princess willing to spare her life.

But Third Sister, not only did you not reflect on your words and actions, when I returned from the Princess's Mansion, you immediately jumped out to give me a good beating. It was not enough for you alone, even Aunt Xiao and her maidservants came to look for trouble with me! More than ten people wanted to beat me up. In order to protect me from being beaten up, my maidservants took action to protect my lord. What kind of mistake is this?