Ye Qingcheng hadn't expected this at the moment.

Ye Qingyao, who is usually thoughtless, can actually be quite shrewd at times.

Although she is not Ye Qingcheng of this era, her body and blood are indeed those of the original owner.

Based on this alone.

Ye Qingcheng has the confidence to say whatever she wants; as long as she insists that she is Ye Qingcheng, she is the one who is right.

Even if the emperor ordered a blood test to prove kinship, she would not be afraid, because unless she was not Ye Guoxiang's daughter, that would not change anything.

Ye Qingcheng looked at Ye Qingyao.

She gave a cold laugh: "Ye Qingyao, I originally thought that after being driven out of the Duke's mansion, I would never have any contact with you again."

Since that's the case, I will not hold it against you for the past humiliations you caused me, considering our blood ties and kinship.

Unexpectedly, even though I have already left the Duke's mansion and given you the position of legitimate daughter, you are still not satisfied and still want to kill me.

Since that's the case, then I, the Imperial Concubine, will no longer consider family ties. Today, with all the officials gathered, including the Empress Dowager, the Emperor, the Empress, and all the ladies-in-waiting, I will take advantage of this opportunity.

"I will recount all the ways you have humiliated me, and let them judge for themselves how your Duke's mansion has wronged me and my mother."

"you…"

"Father..."

"etc…"

At this moment, when Ye Qingcheng was about to reveal how they had humiliated her, Ye Guoxiang could no longer contain himself and became somewhat frightened. He quickly stopped Ye Qingcheng from continuing.

Ye Qingcheng looked at Ye Guoxiang.

"What? Prime Minister Ye, are you scared?"

"I... Hmph... What's there to be afraid of? I just want to ask you, are you really my daughter?"

Ye Qingcheng sneered and shook her head: "No, ever since you signed the letter severing ties, I am no longer your Duke's legitimate daughter and have no relation to your Duke's mansion."

“You…you wicked girl, don’t forget that your mother’s memorial tablet is still enshrined in the ancestral hall of the Duke’s mansion.”

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingcheng's eyes immediately turned cold: "Are you threatening me?"

"Hehe! Wei..."

"presumptuous."

As soon as Ye Qingcheng finished speaking, the Empress Dowager shouted loudly.

Ye Guoxiang wanted to say something, but after hearing the Empress Dowager's shout, he lowered his head and dared not utter another word.

"Prime Minister Ye, how dare you humiliate my daughter Qing'er? Do you want to lose your head?"

"Yes, Your Majesty. I dare not speak such words. She is my daughter. How could I possibly mistreat her?"

"snort."

"Qing'er, come here. Others may not believe you, but I do. You are my Qing'er."

"Your Majesty, have the guards withdraw!"

"No! Mother, how can we let the guards retreat before the identity of this demon... this Princess Han is confirmed?"

“That’s right, Your Majesty. In my opinion, we should confirm their identities first.”

"Yes! Yes! Your Majesty, your safety is of utmost importance!"

"How dare you, Qing'er! Do you think I don't know what kind of person you are? Do you think I'm old and my eyesight is failing?"

"Your Majesty, that's not what I meant."

"Yes! Your Majesty, that's not what we meant either."

"Hmph, Your Majesty."

"Mother."

"Have the guards withdraw."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor frowned slightly and glanced at Ye Qingcheng.

At this moment, he was actually quite skeptical, after all, Ye Qingcheng's ideas were all very novel.

Leaving aside her medical skills, just look at the clinic she runs, and that hot pot restaurant she owns.

Everything about these two stores was completely unlike anything he had ever seen before.

And then there's this birthday cake. Even the head chef of the imperial kitchen probably couldn't come up with something like this, no matter how hard he tried!

Such a peculiar idea made him doubt that it was fake.

but.

He saw that Ye Qingcheng had no ill intentions whatsoever. After thinking for a while, he nodded and then waved his arm.

Upon seeing this, the guards all sheathed their blades and left the hall.

"Qing'er, come here, come to my side."

"Yes, Grandmother."

After Ye Qingcheng finished speaking, she headed towards her high position.

However, at this time...

Ye Qingyao spoke again: "Wait."

"kindness?"

Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager looked at Ye Qingyao.

At this moment, Ye Qingyao was very certain that Ye Qingcheng was not Ye Qingcheng, so she was not afraid of the Empress Dowager's gaze.

"Your Majesty, this witch has somehow transformed into my foolish younger sister. Please don't be bewitched by her!"

"How dare you, a mere concubine or illegitimate daughter, ride on the head of the legitimate daughter and bully and oppress her."

Does your Duke's mansion feel that Qing'er has no one to stand up for her?

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, I dare not."

"Hmph, let me tell you, from now on, as long as I am here, I will not let anyone who dares to bully Qing'er get away with it."

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingcheng walked to the Empress Dowager, knelt down, and her eyes were red.

"Granddaughter-in-law, thank you for your protection, Grandmother."

"Oh! My girl, you've suffered so much all these years! It's all my fault. I was so focused on worshipping Buddha that I didn't take good care of you and made you suffer so much."

"No... It is already a blessing for Qing'er to have the Empress Dowager's favor. Qing'er has no other wish but that the Empress Dowager may live a long and healthy life."

"Hehe! You little rascal, come on... get up and talk."

"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty."

"Your Majesty, I am tired. I will leave the rest to you."

"Yes, Mother."

"Qing'er, would you like to keep me company?"

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