After the mind-reading and gossip-eating incident, officials in the imperial city were demoted one a

Ye Yaoyao found Chen Ranran and told her about the Chen family.

"In a while, you will be able to get everything from the Chen family. You need to think carefully about what you want."

"I am the only bloodline of the Chen family."

Chen Ranran didn't feel happy after hearing this; instead, she felt very sad.

"Don't think too much, just look forward," Ye Yaoyao patted her hand to comfort her.

"Miss Ye, thank you so much. Ranran and I will never forget your great kindness," said Granny Xu gratefully.

"As long as you're all alright. Fu Ling and Fu Ya, Madam Chen will definitely slip up soon, so keep a close eye on her during this time."

"Yes, ma'am."

At this moment, Tingqin came over and called Ye Yaoyao.

"Miss, a maid named Li has come to the door. Madam wants you to come over."

"Granny Li!"

Upon hearing these three words, Ye Yaoyao wilted instantly, like an eggplant struck by frost.

"I don't live in a palace, is it really necessary?"

Upon entering the main hall, one sees a nanny around forty years old, with a serious face, a rigid expression, and an unsmiling demeanor, exuding an aura that inspires fear.

"Fourth Miss." Granny Li greeted Ye Yaoyao with a stern face.

"Greetings, Granny Li." Ye Yaoyao greeted her respectfully.

[System, look at her, she's so serious. Am I going to be in big trouble?]

[Host, rest assured, she was sent by Prince Jing. She may appear stern on the surface, but she is kind at heart.]

【Phew! That's good!】 Ye Yaoyao was afraid of those old women who carried needles.

Granny Li's eyes were sharp as she sized Ye Yaoyao up and down, then she spoke coldly:

"Fourth Miss, from today onwards, I will teach you manners."

"Granny Li, could we learn the rules later? I want to prepare a gift to thank Prince Jing first."

Ye Yaoyao said with a fawning smile.

"Yes, but during the period of learning the rules, I must stay by Fourth Miss's side at all times."

"Granny Li, is that alright?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Yaoyao became anxious, "Granny Li, I'll be very nervous if you come with me."

Granny Li remained unmoved. "Fourth Miss, this is the Prince's order, and I dare not disobey."

Ye Yaoyao looked at Liu Yunshu, and since her mother didn't say anything, she could only agree.

"Alright then, Mother, I'll go out and pick out a gift first."

Ye Yaoyao got into the carriage and glanced at Granny Li from time to time. She was amazed that Granny Li didn't move an inch once she got in the carriage.

"Granny Li, what items does the Prince like?"

"No, Miss, just send it as you see fit."

Inside the Treasure Pavilion, Ye Yaoyao paced back and forth, her gaze sweeping over the various items. After looking around, she noticed that the handsome man liked playing chess, so she decided to buy a set.

"Shopkeeper, give me the best chess set in your shop."

"Miss, please wait a moment, I'll go get it right away," the shopkeeper replied, and hurriedly went to the inner room to fetch the chess set.

Ye Yaoyao walked over to the spices and picked out a few items to hand to the waiter.

Footsteps sounded outside. Mu Ningyan walked into the Treasure Pavilion with her head held high and a group of noble ladies.

"Ye Yuanru, your family owns a jewelry shop, so your eye for quality must be better than ours. Help the princess pick out a few nice pieces later."

"Miss He, you flatter me too much. My shop can't compare to Treasure Pavilion." Ye Yuanru said with a smile, her tone slightly humble.

The jewelry shop under Xue Ruoxue's name only attracted the families of minor officials.

[To bump into her even while shopping, Ye Yuanru is clearly trying to curry favor with Mu Ningyan.]

"Girl, the chess pieces have arrived."

The shopkeeper held jade chess pieces, which were warm and delicate, with colors ranging from pure white to emerald green, exuding nobility and elegance.

Ye Yaoyao picked up the chess pieces and examined them closely, a look of satisfaction in her eyes. Without hesitation, she said, "Pack them all up!"

"Alright! This chess set costs three thousand taels, young lady, please wait a moment."

The customers who enter the shop are all wealthy and influential, and Treasure Pavilion's prices are fair, so very few people ask about the prices.

"Miss, the spices you chose are ready," the waiter informed Ye Yaoyao.

Ye Yaoyao turned around and almost bumped into Mu Ningyan, who was right in front of her.

"Princess Chang Le, what are you doing?"

"Ye Yaoyao, have you investigated all the officials' backgrounds?"

Mu Ningyan looked at her inquisitively. The evidence against Imperial Censor Liu and Lord Zhang had been verified, just as she had said.

Others probably thought so too, even her mother said Ye Yaoyao was strange.

"I don't have the ability to investigate so many people."

Ye Yaoyao's eyes darted around. Since they had run into each other, she wouldn't hold back.

"By the way, you drugged my tea and that glass of wine, shouldn't we settle the score for that?"

Mu Ningyan became wary, her eyes darting away slightly, before she loudly retorted.

"Ye Yaoyao, what do you mean? You got drunk, what does it have to do with this princess!"

"Is that so? The Princess has close ties with court officials in private, and local officials have been reported to the court for helping the Princess to amass wealth. I wonder what His Majesty will think?"

Ye Yaoyao lowered her voice and whispered in her ear:

"You...you...."

Mu Ningyan looked at Ye Yaoyao in horror; she really did know everything.

"I just bought two nice things, but I suddenly realized I forgot to bring my banknotes. Princess Chang Le, could you please help me settle the bill?"

Ye Yaoyao smiled, looking at Mu Ningyan with a half-smile.

"Ye Yaoyao, how dare you ask the princess to pay your bill?"

He Zhixuan rolled her eyes in disdain at Ye Yaoyao's arrogant words.

“Cousin Yaoyao, the things you want look quite valuable. The princess hasn’t even picked out anything she likes yet.”

"Treasure Pavilion never accepts credit. Why don't you send your maid back to the manor to fetch it?"

"Cousin Yuanru, why haven't I seen you and the princess getting so close before?"

Ye Yaoyao glanced at her sideways, a mocking smile playing on her lips.

"I am fortunate to have caught the princess's eye, and it is my blessing that the princess can befriend me."

Ye Yuanru suppressed her anger and replied with a smile. Given her status, she used to only be able to curry favor with the daughters of minor officials. Now that she had climbed up to Princess Chang Le, she naturally had to speak well of Mu Ningyan.

"That's right!" Ye Yaoyao nodded, then deliberately said loudly:

"Princess, I have other matters to attend to and must leave first. What about this debt?"

Mu Ningyan's face turned extremely ugly. Ye Yaoyao knew about her mother's situation. She gritted her teeth, her face dark, and reluctantly took out the silver notes from her sleeve.

"This princess will settle the score for you." Mu Ningyan glared at her fiercely.

Ye Yaoyao took the silver note, deliberately waved it a few times in her hand, making a flamboyant gesture, and gave them a bright smile.

"Thank you for your generosity, Princess. In consideration of the silver notes, I have a word of advice for you: don't bring just anyone with you. Believe it or not."

Ye Yaoyao said this mysteriously, paid the bill, and walked out the door with light steps.

"Princess, Ye Yaoyao is too arrogant. Why did you pay the bill for her?"

"Shut up and don't ask questions that you shouldn't ask."

Mu Ningyan shouted angrily, her eyes filled with rage. She had been extorted and glared at Ye Yaoyao's back. Thinking of Ye Yaoyao's last words, she looked at Ye Yuanru.

"You don't need to come see me again."

"Princess, did Yuanru do something wrong?" Ye Yuanru asked in a panic, tears welling up in her eyes.