Proofread by Yin Jing

　　Yan Ling originally intends to impose heavy punishment on Qing'er, but she has a second thought. On the one hand, Qing'er didn't obey the rules and offended the Crown Prince in words. If the punishment is too severe, it seems that she is inhumane; on the other hand, although Qing'er is a spy sent by Yan Shuang, there will be a new one if she drives Qing'er away. Now she knows that Qing'er is the spy and she just needs to be careful about her. She is afraid that she will be in a pa.s.sive position if she is not prepared for the next one. With such a thought, Yan Ling has reached a conclusion in her mind.

　　"I will deduct her salary for half a year and let her learn the rules again with the housekeeper. She cannot come back until she really knows the rules. "

　　"My lady..." Liyi frowns, a little dissatisfied.

　　Of course, Liyi is not afraid that Qing'er will stay here and take her place. Liyi is very happy as long as the maid is dedicated to serving Lady Ling. However, Qing'er is obviously not among them.

　　Yan Ling understands what Liyi wants to say. She looks at Liyi, smiling, "Which do you think is more dangerous? A spy who has been exposed, or a spy who is hidden in the dark?"

　　A light breaks in upon Liyi, and she has a more admiration for her young lady.

　　Soon, June is around the corner. In June, for the Yans, the most important thing is Master Yan's birthday.

　　Prime Minister Yan is fifty years old this year, and elderly people of the previous generation have already pa.s.sed away. Therefore, the birthday party of Prime Minister Yan should be a grand one. People in the prime minister's house have been preparing it for a long time.

　　Perhaps she sees the hypocritical faces of these people too much, and Yan Ling always feels annoyed. She doesn't like this banquet, but she is the eldest daughter of the prime minister's house after all. There is no reason for her not to attend.

　　When the day just breaks, Yan Ling gets up and dresses herself. Liyi simply combs a Lingyun bun for Yan Ling, and then matches it with elegant and solemn makeup. Yan Ling seems to be more dazzling.

　　"My lady, you should wear makeup more. See, how beautiful you are! His royal highness must like it." During this period of time, Liyi also realizes the transformation of Ling and talks more casually. Of course, it's just in front of Yan Ling.

　　"You wench! You always mention his royal highness. Isn't it that you have been enchanted by him?" Yan Ling says it in a funny and angry way. She is really in a dilemma. In the past two months, not only the Third Prince, but also the Crown Prince has invited her many times. But she rejected both of them with an excuse that she is not comfortable.