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"A few days ago, Yi'er sent me a top-quality jade pendant. I gave it to Yan Ling yesterday, so I wanted to use it as a token of love to achieve some great things. I didn't expect this kind of result." The Emperor sighed, as if feeling helpless.

Hearing the emperor's words, Yan Ling's heart rose to his throat. If it was said that the Jade Pendant Emperor had given them his trusted aide, then the situation was likely to be dire.

As expected, Consort De began to smooth things over. "Your majesty really meant it. In the end, it really is a pity. "However, since it's a token of love, leaving it at Miss Yan's after this marriage hasn't been completed, it doesn't seem like a good idea."

The empress obviously agreed with him, and nodded her head, saying, "Even though everyone here is one of us, how can there be a wall without wind? "If word of this gets out, I'm afraid it won't be good for Miss Yan's reputation."

"That's right. Miss Yan hasn't even gotten married yet and she's already keeping the love token. She's afraid that it will affect her." Consort De saw that the emperor seemed to be hesitating and quickly said.

"Since that's the case, Yan Ling, you can take back the jade pendant that Jiang Zhen gave you yesterday. We will reward you with something even better." The Emperor calmly said.

Yan Ling frowned in some embarrassment before suddenly kneeling on the ground, his forehead pressed against the ground. "Your Majesty, esteemed empress, esteemed imperial concubine, please forgive us. It's not that our daughter isn't willing to return the jade pendant, but …"

"Just say what it is." The Emperor frowned. The events of today had almost worn his patience down.

"In reply to the emperor, this subject doesn't dare to lie. The jade pendant bestowed by the emperor was stolen last night." Although Yan Ling's voice was calm, the cold sweat on his forehead could not help but pour out.

"How dare you!" Consort De suddenly let out a stern shout.

"Your majesty has bestowed something upon us, and yet you dare to so easily lose it. How many heads do you have, Yan Ling?" Prime Minister Yan, is this how you teach your daughter? " The empress frowned.

"Your Majesty, esteemed empress, and esteemed imperial concubine, please forgive us." The other men from the Prime Minister's Estate all knelt down with pale faces.

At this moment, the emperor's face was completely black. He was prepared to reprimand Yan Ling, but he didn't say anything out loud.

"Impossible!" In the main hall, Liang He, who had been silent all this time, suddenly opened his mouth, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

"Crown Prince, what you say is impossible." The emperor seemed to be slightly dissatisfied with Liang He's faux pas, and his tone turned slightly cold.

Liang He knelt beside Yan Ling and said, "This son only feels that it is almost impossible to steal it."

"Oh? "Why do you say that?" The emperor asked, a little curious.

"Reporting to royal father, this son has always been in charge of the city's guards. Your son believes that he has done an outstanding job, and that the Prime Minister's Estate is a heavily guarded place. How could there be a case of theft? " Liang He didn't seem to notice his intentions. Instead, he spoke in a triumphant manner.

Yan Ling was quietly pulling on the hem of Liang He's clothes. Although he was slightly anxious, he faintly felt that something was not right.

In the memories of Yan Ling's past, Liang He was definitely not someone who was in a hurry to gain benefits. Right now, the Emperor was obviously angry, so why would he suddenly jump out to touch on this bad luck?

"Crown Prince!" "The jade pendant has already been lost, yet you dare to speak so shamelessly in front of me. Has this was how I taught you all these years?" When the emperor heard these words, he was indeed infuriated.

"Royal father, please forgive me. This son made a slip of the tongue. I already know that I was in the wrong." Liang He lowered his head and said.

"Your majesty, calm down. You have to take care of your dragon body! "He'er did not mean to lose, I hope your majesty can forgive me." The empress also tried to comfort him.

After so many years, the empress had always maintained her image as a mother to the world. Liang He had never been close to her either. She almost couldn't figure out just what kind of person her son was.

However, in any case, Leung was born in October. The meat that fell from his body, at this time, how could he not speak up for him? Moreover, the empress naturally knew of the wolfish ambitions of Third Prince and Consort De.

"Humph!" Crown Prince, since you are in charge of the city's security, then if you are truly in the wrong, find a way to get the jade pendant back. Yan Ling, you can help the crown prince. " The emperor coldly snorted as he spoke.

"Yes, your son obeys the decree!"

"Your subject's daughter obeys the decree!"

The two men kneeling in the middle of the hall answered together.

"I will give you two one month. If you cannot find the murderer and find the jade pendant, you two will be punished together." After saying this, the Emperor flicked his sleeves and left.

After exiting the palace, Yan Ling was seated in the horse carriage, seemingly still perturbed. He had not expected that today's matter would be dropped just like that. However, Liang He …

"Miss, are you worried that the Crown Prince has been implicated because of this?" Qingyu, who had been silent all this time, suddenly asked.

Actually, with Qingyu and the others' identities, they wouldn't have followed them to the inner hall at all. However, the news spread fast in the palace. With the addition of the information, Madam Yan could only scold him furiously. Only then did Qingyu understand the gist of what had happened.

Yan Ling raised his head and glanced at Qingyu in surprise. Even though he had just been ridiculed by Madam Yan, he remained silent. How could this girl know what he was thinking?

"I just feel that the Crown Prince seems to be very concerned about the young lady. I assume that the young lady is the same way." Qingyu was stunned for a moment and then slightly smiled.

However, Yan Ling felt that there seemed to be something else hidden within her soft smile.

"I am a little worried, and can take things from my warehouse without disturbing anyone. This person's background might not be that simple. "In a month's time, I have to find out the truth …" Yan Ling sighed.

After a while, Yan Ling continued, "If it were just me, then it would be fine. Your majesty, this time, you seem to be very angry, and your highness, the crown prince, is also implicated. If I let His Highness the crown prince be punished because of this, I would also feel guilty. "

What Liang Ling said was the truth. In his previous life, Liang He was implicated by him, which was why he was harmed by Liang Yi.

If this time, Liang He was injured because of the stimulation, Yan Ling didn't know how to face him.

However, other than these, what else did he have? Even Yan Ling himself probably wouldn't be able to explain it clearly.

It was just like when Yan Ling heard that the Emperor had bestowed marriage on her and the Third Prince, although he still had his head lowered. Without making a sound, he subconsciously looked towards the place where Liang He was standing.

Although his expression couldn't be seen, as long as he saw Liang He standing there, Yan Ling seemed to feel a bit more at ease.

When Yan Ling returned to his residence, he had been inquiring about the little girl in his yard, but to his surprise, nothing happened. Although he had expected this to happen, but … Yan Ling could not help but feel a little helpless. He felt a little disappointed in his heart.