The leaves fall without parallel

Xu Yi caught up again and gave Ye Qingge a jade pendant.

"Miss, I don't have anything valuable on me, only this jade pendant is worth some money, if you don't mind, please accept it."

"I can't take this jade pendant. You can keep it. It must be very important to you."

"This jade pendant is a token of my gratitude to you, you must accept it."

Ye Qingge wanted to say something, but Xu Yi ran away.

“This person is really cute.”

Ye Qingge said to herself

"Hey little maid, you already have a third brother, is it appropriate for you to flirt with others?"

Ye Qingge glanced at Xiao Lingche, and that cold face made it seem like he could destroy the world in the next second.

"Your Highness, you saw it too. That scholar insisted on giving me this jade pendant."

Wait, why do I have to explain? This feels really weird. Xiao Lingche just flicked his sleeves and left.

"Tsk tsk tsk, Third Brother is really jealous, you little maid are really something"

"Hey, Third Brother, wait for me."

Ye Qingge stayed where she was. Did I save the wrong person?

"My Lord, wait for me, your servant."

Ye Qingge jogged along to catch up. As the three of them were walking, something suddenly flew over their heads.

"How dare you, a slut, seduce Brother Che!"

Xiao Lingche grabbed the silver whip with one hand and held Ye Qingge behind him with the other hand.

It's Lin Ruoyue

"Brother Che, you actually protected her"

Lin Ruoyue was furious. Her brother Che actually protected another woman.

"Stop messing around. Who taught you to hurt someone in public?"

Xiao Lingche pulled out the whip and threw it on the ground

"Brother Che, I'm sorry. I just heard that you brought a maid with you, and I was so angry that I just..."

"Xiyan is assisting the king in investigating the case, don't believe the rumors."

"Then please accompany Yue'er for dinner. We haven't eaten together for a long time."

Lin Ruoyue's face was full of anticipation

"I have something important to do now, let's talk later."

Ye Qingge stood behind Xiao Lingche. His tall figure made her feel quite safe. If he hadn't reacted quickly, she would have been whipped.

"But I..."

Lin Ruoyue wanted to say something, but Xiao Lingche and his group had already walked away.

"Hahahaha, Third Brother, your relationship is so exciting. I witnessed two big dramas today. It's okay that you are popular, but how come someone is also thinking about your maid, haha ...

The wise king laughed so hard that his body shook

"If you have nothing else to do, follow me to the Ministry of Justice for an autopsy."

"No, no, no, I'm very busy. I'm leaving now. Hahahahaha..."

"Little maid, see you again if we're lucky"

"Goodbye, hehe"

After saying that, he left in a flash. How did Xiao Lingche resist hitting him? That laugh really deserved a beating.

Ye Qingge stayed with Xiao Lingche in the Ministry of Justice for a whole day. Xiao Lingche did not say a word to her until they returned home.

How did she make him unhappy? She was the one who should be angry. Okay, today she was almost beaten by his childhood sweetheart.

Forget it, she's tired after a day and needs to rest.

"stop"

"Is there something wrong, Your Majesty?"

"You really don't know what it means when someone gives you a jade pendant?"

Ye Qingge was confused

“This is the reward they gave me.”

Xiao Lingche really wanted to open Ye Qingge's head to see what was inside.

"When a woman accepts a man's jade pendant, it means she has accepted his friendship. It's a token of love."

"Your Highness, is this why you're so sullen and refusing to talk to me all day? I didn't intend to take this jade pendant in the first place. I would have returned it to him, but he ran too fast today, and I couldn't return it even if I wanted to."

Xiao Lingche's expression became less ugly after hearing this.

"By the way, didn't he say he was going to take the imperial examination? You might have a chance to meet him. How about you help me return it to him?"

"I don't have the time for that."

"Please, my lord."

Ye Qingge started to act coquettishly

"Alright, I'll be a good person and help you this time."

Tsk, it was you who forced me to pay it back, and you still talk so high and mighty

"Then I thank you, Your Highness. By the way, I also want to thank you for saving me today, otherwise I would have been whipped."

Xiao Lingche frowned

"Yue'er has been willful since she was a child. She didn't mean it."

Yue'er? She calls me that in a rather affectionate way.

"Of course she didn't mean it. Humph, she did it on purpose because she can't stand having any member of the opposite sex around you. But then again, do you like her? Are you going to marry her in the future?"

"I only regard her as my sister and have never thought of marrying her."

"Oh"

"You don't even like that kind of beauty, I wonder what kind of beauty can catch your eye."

Ye Qingge found Xiao Lingche staring at her after she finished speaking. Did the mask fall off again? She touched it and it was still there.

Ye Qingge leaned forward and smiled playfully

"Your Majesty, you don't like this servant, do you?"

"Little girls should speak with reserve"

"What's the big deal? If you like someone, just say it. Don't cherish them only after you lose them."

Xiao Lingche turned around

"I am tired, you should go back and rest."

Ye Qingge seemed to see the prince's ears turn red. He still didn't admit it even after all this. Forget it, just take a rest.

Prime Minister's Office

Lin Ruoyue became more and more angry. Her brother Che actually protected that maid in public, making her lose face. It seemed that the maid had to be eliminated.

"Purple Lotus"

"What do you want, Miss?"

“Go contact the group from before”

"Miss, you want to..."

"I want to see who is more important to Brother Che, me or that maid?"

"Slave, go now"

As long as they stand in the way of herself and Brother Che, she will get rid of them no matter who they are. Lin Ruoyue clenched her fists, with a sinister look in her eyes.

Prince Rui was at home reflecting on his mistakes. He had heard that Xiao Lingche was back in charge of the Ministry of Justice, and that he had a capable maidservant by his side.

This time he tricked the king into giving up more than he gained.

"You are so lucky, Prince Xuan! Now you are being used by my father. What chance do I have left?"

After saying that, he smashed the teacup in his hand

"Your Majesty, calm down. It's not certain who will win until the end."

Advisor Xu Qian poured another cup of tea for King Rui.

"Oh, sir, what can I do?"

"Your Highness, please be patient. Do you still remember the Xining Kingdom? Isn't this Xining Kingdom planning to make peace with my Dongling Kingdom? Although Xining cannot compare to my Dongling Kingdom, its strength is far superior to other countries, second only to Dongling Kingdom. As long as Your Highness has the support of Xining, why would he be afraid of King Xuan?"

Xu Qian took a sip of tea after speaking.

"Yes, how could I have forgotten this? Princess Xining was supposed to come for marriage a few months ago, why hasn't she arrived yet?"

"I heard that not long after the marriage procession left, the princess suddenly fell ill and returned. Xining State has sent an envoy to inform the emperor that once the princess recovers, she will return to Dongling State for marriage."

"I see. It seems I must seize this opportunity. If I have Xining's support, the position will be mine sooner or later."

Prince Rui looked very confident that he would get Princess Xining.