In the evening, Yan Ling calls Liyi to his room. Liyi has heard more or less about what happened in the daytime, so that everyone in the yard looks at her strangely today.
Liyi wonders why these people are so afraid of her. Later, she finds that many servants in the yard have disappeared. Liyi asked a little girl, only to find that she was so scared by her that she almost cried.
It is because of this that Liyi knows that Yan Ling has gathered all those gossipers in the afternoon. No one knows how she has punished them, but everyone knows that they were finally driven out of the House.
Most of them, except for those who came here to be servants voluntarily because of poverty, were bought from all over the country by human traders. It’s not easy for them to get into a wealthy and influential family like prime minister’s House. Once they are driven out, other noble families will also know that, which eliminates their other work opportunities.
This is a hard punishment, but Liyi is sorry for them. It is said that the pathetic person must have something to be hated. As a person who has experienced it, Liyi understands it better.
Liyi also knows that they were driven out because of her. At the thought that Miss Ling avenges for her, Liyi feels a little excited. Maybe Miss Ling still cares about her.
However, Liyi cannot be sure about what she thinks about. In fact, Liyi and Yan Ling were not so close. Yan Ling hasn’t thought highly of her until Liyi came back from visiting her parents and brought her herbs.
It is also because of this that Liyi has been worried about her position in Yan Ling’s heart. If it’s not because she cannot be sure, how could Liyi care about other people’s gossips?
Liyi has been attaching great importance to her young lady since the beginning. So, when Yan Ling is good to her, she is happy but also worried. When Yan Ling “alienates” her, Liyi avoids being an eyesore.
“Liyi, are you really not going to tell me about what you have been going through recently?” Seeing that Liyi stands in front of her, but keeps her head low and speaks nothing, Yan Ling feels helpless.
“My Lady…” Liyi’s is choking.
Yan Ling sighs. She thought that Liyi could feel her trust and friendship without saying it, which, however, made Liyi uneasy and cautious, and she didn’t realize it.
Yan Ling thinks that Liyi is a silly girl and so is she. The person who has always been with her has been cautious all the time, but Yan Ling, the master, hasn’t noticed it at all.
“Liyi, I have something to tell you. You don’t have to speak. Just listen.” Yan Ling thinks it’s better to make things clear.
Sometimes, reassuring words are much better than honors and wealth. Yan Ling needs to dispel the worry of her people.
“I have never said these words to you, because I thought you understood in your heart. But I didn’t expect that you are such a silly girl.” Yan Ling rubs her forehead and says.
“Liyi, do you know that, you have always been the person that I trust the most among all the people.” Hearing this, Liyi is too shocked to speak.
Regardless of the stunned appearance of Liyi, Yan Ling continues: “I used to be weak and cowardly, and got you bullied as well. I thought when I became stronger, I could protect you, but I didn’t expect it was me who hurt you in the end. ”
“I was too busy. After the jade pendant was stolen, you’ve been in a bad mood. I intended to let you have a good rest. However, I ignored your feelings.” Yan Ling looks guilty.
“Don’t, My Lady…” Liyi is moved and couldn’t stop her tears flowing down.
Yan Ling also sheds tears, and says slowly, “If Qingyu didn’t tell me today, I would still be kept in the dark about everything…”
Seeing Yan Ling’s tears falling, Liyi suddenly panics and says incoherently: “I didn’t mean to blame you, and you don’t have to feel guilty, my Lady. It’s all my fault. I made you worried…”
Yan Ling stands up, walks to Liyi, and holds her gently in her arms. She says in a gentle voice, “no matter what happens in the future, you must trust me. No matter what happens, tell me. Don’t keep things in your heart.”
Because of her posture, Yan Ling can feel that Liyi is much thinner than before, and her face is a little haggard. At the thought that it is all because of her negligence, Yan Ling feels sad.
Now Liyi finally reveals her heart and rushes to Yan Ling’s arms. She answers while crying.
Qingyu has been outside the door, listening to their conversation. Seeing that Yan Ling and Liyi finally unlock their hearts and get reconciled, she feels relieved.
In this period of time, Liyi has been bullied by other servants in the yard. Yan Ling is not the only one who feels guilty for that. Although Qingyu has not shown anything, she feels that she owes a little to Liyi from the bottom of her heart.
It may not be pleasant to say that the reason why Liyi was bullied, except for Yan Ling’s “alienation”, was that Yan Ling has attached more and more importance to Qingyu in this period of time.
Almost everyone believes that Liyi has lost Yan Ling’s favor because Qingyu has replaced her.
Qingyu is not an ambitious girl and has not intended to get a higher position. If Yan Ling hadn’t noticed her that day, she would be just an ordinary girl in the yard who works calmly and silently.
Qingyu is very clear that she did not use any despicable means or asked to work for Yan Ling actively. But, she has to admit, before she came, that Liyi is the only one who has won Yan Ling’s trust.
Qingyu may not know what is in Liyi’s mind. However, for so many years, she has seen so many snobbish people.
“Qingyu, come in.” Yan Ling asks.
Without much thought, Qingyu walks in and stands aside.
Seeing this, Yan Ling thinks it’s funny. She sighs softly and says, “How good it would be if you two could complement each other.”
Yan Ling does mean that. Liyi has been following her, and it’s just because that she hasn’t experienced much so that she would be flustered when something big happens.
As for Qingyu, no one knows why she is cautious in doing her things, but her way of doing things is too boring for a 16 or 17-year-old girl, which Yan Ling cannot stand naturally.