Eavesdropping on Fu Bao's inner thoughts, emptying the stored grain and fleeing the famine

"Why did you risk your life to save me?" After everyone left, Lan Xin walked awkwardly to Yan Mingyue.

Yan Mingyue's face was still deathly pale with fear. Since the incident at Nuanxiang Residence, the master and servant had never had a proper conversation.

Yan Mingyue slowly raised her head, and after a long while, she managed to squeeze out a sentence: "Perhaps it's because I don't want you to die."

"I hurt you so badly, don't you hate me?" Lan Xin's expression was indifferent, but there seemed to be some emotion flickering in her eyes.

Yan Mingyue was somewhat lost in thought, and after a long while, she replied with a bitter smile, "Hate! How could I not hate?"

But after thinking it over, what right do I have to hate you? I thought that since I took you into my household, you should be grateful to me.

But now it seems that it wasn't me who picked you up; it was you who chose me!

From the very beginning, your goal was to destroy the Yan family, so why should I expect anything easy between us?

I thought I had done you a favor, but in the end, it is my Yan family who owes you a debt of guilt!

Although I now loathe Yan Hui, it is only natural for a son to pay for his father's sins. Besides, I enjoyed my privileged life for so many years thanks to the Yan family's influence.

If you enjoy the benefits, you must pay the price. I understand and accept this principle!

Besides, no matter how you try to entice me, the final decision is mine! It was my greed that led me to hell.

The others were just giving me a push. Lanxin, I don't hate you anymore. Because I had no right to do so!

Live on. This time, Yan Hui is doomed, and your mother can rest in peace! You did it!

The Yan Mingyue in front of her seemed to be a completely different person, and it was this change that completely shattered Lan Xin's last line of defense.

Her emotions no longer wavered; she looked directly into Yan Mingyue's eyes, and tears suddenly streamed down her face.

Lan Xin knelt down with a sudden cry, her emotions instantly released: "I'm sorry!"

Yan Mingyue slowly squatted down and gently took Lanxin's hand, just like when she brought her into the Yan family mansion years ago...

The following day, Li Yuanqi brought Yan Hui's case to court. The facts of the case were clear, and Yan Hui was imprisoned on the spot.

Contrary to expectations, there was no lively atmosphere; not a single person in the entire court stood up to speak for Yan Hui. The phrase "when the wall falls, everyone pushes it down" perfectly embodied this moment.

Lian Rongrong, who was waiting for the excitement, was somewhat disappointed after hearing the news at the hot pot restaurant.

"Didn't Li Yuanyi say a word to his former father-in-law?" Lian Rongrong asked, resting her chin on her hands as she looked at Li Yuanqi.

"No! He even went on to list Yan Hui's crimes in great detail. Oh, right, and his failure to properly discipline his daughter."

Li Yuanqi gently turned the teacup on the table, the scalding hot tea emitting rising steam.

"That bastard is still as wicked as ever, but it's for the best. Now that Qian Lin is gone, Yan Hui is gone too."

Li Yuanyi failed to protect a single one; those officials who were counting on this prince should probably think carefully about their future.

"My second brother has made a series of mistakes. He didn't go all out in the Qian Lin affair because he thought he had other trump cards up his sleeve."

But now, he can't interfere with Yan Hui's affairs even if he wanted to, since his second brother's cuckoldry is common knowledge in the capital.

"Heaven's sins may be forgiven, but self-inflicted sins are unforgivable!" Lian Rongrong smiled, clearly in a very good mood.

"What about Yan Hui? What will his sentence be?"

“A life for a life, death is inevitable. But I have already spoken privately with my father about the Yan family matter.”

"Father Emperor, considering that Lady Yan and Young Master Yan are both innocent, has therefore spared them from being implicated!"

"Well, that's good."

As soon as Lian Rongrong finished speaking, the door to the private room was suddenly pushed open, and Yan Mingyue's sudden appearance really startled Lian Rongrong.

"This sinful woman thanks Your Highness and the Princess for your kindness!" Yan Mingyue knelt down with a thud as soon as she entered the room.

She came here to find out about the Yan family. Although she had severed ties with her father, she could never let go of her mother and younger brother.

Yan Mingyue knew that besides murder, Yan Hui had committed many other evil deeds, each and every one of which was enough to implicate three generations of his family.

She truly hadn't expected that Li Yuanqi and Lian Rongrong would actually plead with His Majesty specifically for the sake of the Yan family.

Such kindness is like a second life; how could she not be moved and grateful?

"Get up quickly. I said before that I would do my best to protect the young master of the Yan family. Now that the young master has been protected, what difference does it make if Madam Yan is not taken?"

Lian Rongrong smiled gently, a stark contrast to her previous sharp and confrontational relationship with Yan Mingyue.

At this moment, Yan Mingyue gradually realized that Lian Rongrong was actually the simplest person in the world.

What you give her, she will give back to you. That's all.

"You and Lanxin have made up, haven't you?" Lian Rongrong suddenly asked out of the blue.

Yan Mingyue was taken aback, wondering why Lian Rongrong had suddenly brought up her and Lan Xin again.

"Yes, Your Highness." Yan Mingyue's sharp edges had been completely worn away in just two days.

Her current humble demeanor bears no resemblance to the former Princess of Yi.

Lian Rongrong frowned slightly, but didn't say much, only continuing to ask:

"She did this to you, and you don't even blame her?"

"She's my sister, and it's the Yan family who wronged her. What right do I have to blame them?"

"It seems I didn't misjudge you. The fact that you can let go of such a huge grudge shows that you and Lanxin are both kind and magnanimous people."

If you hadn't been influenced by Yan Hui from a young age, and later married that scumbag Li Yuanyi, I believe you would definitely be a good woman with both inner and outer beauty.

But it's not too late now. As long as the roots are upright, they won't go astray.

Get up. From now on, there's no need to keep calling her "Princess" all the time; it sounds awkward.

I still quite like your arrogant and domineering side. From now on, just call me Lian Rong; it sounds better!

"This..." Yan Mingyue felt a little awkward. In the past, when she scolded Lian Rongrong, she would almost always use the name "Lian Rong".

But nowadays, those two words seem like they're burning my tongue; I just can't bring myself to say them.

"You're in a difficult position? Isn't this the time for you to point your finger at me and yell at me?" Lian Rongrong teased Yan Mingyue jokingly.

Seeing that Yan Mingyue's face turned red instantly, Lian Rongrong stopped teasing her.

"If you really can't bring yourself to call me that, just call me the boss, like the other employees in the shop."

I happen to be planning to open a girls' school and would like you and Lanxin to help manage it.

"Us?" Yan Mingyue was somewhat flattered, but the joy in her eyes did not escape Lian Rongrong's notice.

"Yes, it's you. You were once the daughter of the Minister of Rites, and you were proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting."

Lanxin is quick-witted and adaptable. The two of you are a perfect match.

Judging from Yan Mingyue's expression, she was indeed considering it, but soon the light in her eyes dimmed again.

"Lan Xin is definitely fine, but I just..."

"What's wrong?" Lian Rongrong knew Yan Mingyue was worried, but she insisted that she express her inner turmoil herself.

"I...I am an unclean person. If people knew I was in school, they would probably all stay far away from me."

"No one is perfect, who can be without fault? Besides, you've only made the same mistake that all men make."

"What's so great about it? If Li Yuanqi ever wrongs me in any way, I'll have to go to Nuanxiang Residence and see what it's like!"

Upon hearing this, one of the princes sitting in the private room turned green with anger. He had no doubt about his wife's ability to keep her word.

I'd be sorry to her? Impossible, I'd never dare to do that in my entire life!