“Of course not!” Ye Liao Zhai smiled affectionately, speaking earnestly, “Everything I said earlier was just angry words. You are the only legitimate daughter of the Ye household—how could I bear to treat you harshly?”
Ye Piaoling chuckled dryly.
Go ahead and say whatever you want—I won’t believe a single word anyway.
Given this scumbag father’s behavior, she couldn’t help but wonder if the original host was even his biological child!
Ye Liao Zhai asked with concern, “What would you like to eat? Just tell the kitchen to prepare it!”
“Alright. Also, my monthly allowance hasn’t been properly distributed for quite some time now…”
“Outrageous! I’ll have someone bring you some silver notes right away. How could the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister’s household lack money to spend? It would be a joke if word got out!”
“Thank you, Father.”
“You silly child, why be so formal with your own father?”
Seeing her show gratitude, Ye Liao Zhai was quite satisfied. “I still have official duties to attend to. I’ll come keep you company when I have time.”
Before leaving, he couldn’t help but comfort her a few more times: “Ling’er, I know you’ve suffered some grievances these past three years. Now that your immortal vein is about to recover, you must cultivate diligently from now on and no longer feel inferior!”
“Alright,” Ye Piaoling nodded, “You too, Father—be confident!”
Ye Liao Zhai was taken aback, not understanding what she meant.
Ye Piaoling encouraged him, “Father, you’re actually not that old. You know, find a good physician to properly regulate your health—it’s definitely possible… Don’t feel inferior!”
Ye Liao Zhai: “…”
An emo smile involuntarily appeared on his face.
If it weren’t for the immortal vein, he really wanted to slap her.
For now, he could only suppress his anger and squeeze out through gritted teeth, “You don’t need to worry about my affairs. Rest well!”
With that, he hurried away, almost fleeing with large strides.
…
Not long after.
Servants filed in, bringing fruits, snacks, the monthly allowance, and cultivation pills.
“Young Miss, these were all sent by the Master,” the steward said respectfully with an apologetic smile. “If you need anything else, just give the order!”
After everyone left, Fox Shadow, who had been standing by her side, spoke up in astonishment, “Young Miss, what exactly is going on? Why is the Prime Minister suddenly treating you so well?”
Ye Piaoling picked up a grape and tossed it into her mouth, “Because I told him that in another month, my immortal vein will recover.”
Fox Shadow was somewhat surprised, “Your immortal vein will recover? Is that true?”
“It’s false.”
“You lied to the Prime Minister?”
“If I didn’t lie to him, would I just wait to be confined and eat pickled vegetables?”
One month wasn’t actually very long.
But precisely because it was short, Ye Liao Zhai would be filled with anticipation and believe it wholeheartedly!
Fox Shadow worriedly asked, “But what will you do next month when your immortal vein doesn’t recover?”
“Leave next month’s problems for next month’s self to worry about.”
Ye Piaoling stretched lazily and said, “Right now, I just want to enjoy this sudden good life!”
And also figure out how to get that Regent King’s belt.
Today’s events proved that the Silly System was quite powerful, and its rewards were genuinely useful. A single spirit talisman made Concubine Liu spill her long-hidden desires…
After Concubine Liu was carried back to Wenxiang Courtyard, she soon regained consciousness.
She didn’t know what had happened to her at the time or why she had blurted out what was truly in her heart…
Concubine Liu’s mentality was somewhat shattered: “It’s Ye Piaoling—it must be that little wretch who tampered with me!”
The maid Qiao Shu, who was serving at her side, also wore a look of resentment.
Qiao Shu had originally been Ye Piaoling’s maid, but she had long since curried favor with Concubine Liu, believing that Concubine Liu would become the mistress of the household. Later, when Ye Piaoling decided to become a nun, Qiao Shu was the first to move to Wenxiang Courtyard, hoping to secure a promising future…
But who could have imagined that Concubine Liu would be so outrageous!
Qiao Shu could only curse herself for misjudging the situation, for being foolish enough to choose such a useless mistress!
Concubine Liu paid no attention to her frustration, instead muttering to herself like a madwoman: “It was Ye Piaoling who harmed me. Everything happened in her courtyard… It must have been her doing!”
Suddenly, she grabbed Qiao Shu’s hand, her eyes wide with fury: “You were by Ye Piaoling’s side for so long. Tell me, does she know some kind of dark magic?”
Qiao Shu was startled.
Then, a plan formed in her mind: “This servant does not know. Why not let me go to Fallen Blossoms Courtyard to investigate and find evidence of her plotting against you, Madam…”
“Good, go now!” Concubine Liu was desperate to clear her name. “Once you have evidence, hurry and tell the master. It was all her doing, using dark magic to control me. I am innocent!”
Qiao Shu quickly hid the calculation in her eyes and stood up to leave.
She was indeed eager to go to Fallen Blossoms Courtyard.
It was said that the eldest young lady was about to restore her immortal vein, so Fallen Blossoms Courtyard was sure to be prosperous, while Concubine Liu’s side had already grown cold.
If she could return to serve the eldest young lady, it would be perfect!
The eldest young lady had always been soft-hearted and indecisive. As long as she spoke a few sweet words, she was sure to be allowed back into Fallen Blossoms Courtyard…