During the banquet, everyone left their tables to get rid of the alcohol.

After seeing Prime Minister Su leave, Ye Lingyi followed him and called him when he was alone.

She cried and asked, "Su Huaian, I am the legitimate daughter of the Empress, and my brother will be the emperor in the future. Can't you marry me?"

Prime Minister Su was startled for a moment, then refused decisively, "I have someone I love. Thank you, Princess, for your kindness. Please don't put your mind on me."

She knew that Su Huaian liked Rong An, "I won't let you have your wish. I want to see if you can save this princess."

After saying that, he jumped into the lake to watch. There was no one around now. If he didn't save himself, his father and the crown prince would definitely not let him have an easy life in the future, which would affect his future.

If he saved me, I would shout loudly that I had physical contact with him in public, and he would have to marry me.

Prime Minister Su didn't know she was so crazy, but this madness frightened him even more.

He called out to the old woman loudly, causing Ye Lingyi to scream frantically and lose her mind: "Su Huaian, I fell into the water and you didn't save me. Don't you really want to marry me?"

There were also several noble ladies who came with the old woman. When they heard the noise, they all wanted to avoid it out of embarrassment.

But saving lives is the most important thing, and soon everyone worked together to rescue the struggling Ye Lingyi.

The imperial concubine and Dan Ruo also rushed over after hearing the news. The imperial concubine had a dark face and asked for a female doctor to be called, while she beat up several noble ladies who saw her.

Naturally, the flower viewing banquet had to end hastily. The imperial concubine secretly resented that she had not yet had a good chat with the mothers of those candidates and found out the situation clearly. You know, the mother-in-law is also a very crucial part.

The imperial concubine brought Dan Ruo and Ye Lingyi back to the palace and went straight to see the emperor.

After hearing what happened today, the emperor felt very ashamed and scolded the queen who came after hearing the news.

The imperial concubine took the opportunity to say: "Although I have warned several ladies about today's matter, there is no such thing as a wall that is impenetrable. It would be the best thing for Su Huaian to marry Ye Lingyi, but today she threatened to die, and Su Huaian was unwilling to marry her.

Could the Emperor issue an order to force her further? It would make the royal daughter seem so desperate to get married, and she would lose all face.

In my humble opinion, marrying Ye Lingyi to an official in the imperial court would be inappropriate. Who would want to marry a daughter-in-law who is obsessed with other men?

Therefore, it is better to marry Ye Lingyi to the Lin family. This will not only save the royal family's reputation, but also relieve the emperor's worries."

Ye Lingyi, who was originally still weak, suddenly exploded: "If I were to marry that money-grubbing businessman from the Lin family, I would rather die."

After saying this, he was about to hit the pillar, but was stopped by the queen.

Dan Ruo approached Ye Lingyi and said, "Sister, you have done such a shameful thing, bringing disgrace upon the reputations of all the daughters waiting to be married in the royal family. Father is reluctant to punish you, so how could you threaten him with death? Besides, you are a gift from your parents. You are truly unfilial."

After hearing Dan Ruo's words, the emperor's rage rose, and he threw the paperweight on the table at Ye Lingyi: "You have done such a shameful thing, and now you are still here trying to kill yourself. You have completely lost the responsibility of being a son."

Ye Lingyi was hit by the paperweight and cried out in pain, tears welling up in her eyes. "I'm not as filial as Rong'an, and I don't have the favor of the emperor like Rong'an. So, Rong'an, you should marry into the Lin family."

Dan Ruo knelt before the emperor with a righteous look on her face and said, "Father, Rong An is willing to marry into the Lin family to help you solve your problems."

The imperial concubine was filled with shock, and immediately knelt before the emperor to explain, "She is just a child talking nonsense, Your Majesty, please don't listen to her."

Dan Ruo said firmly: "As a princess of the Ye family, I enjoy the protection of my father and the people. When my father and the people need me, I always have the responsibility to stand up.

I represent the royal family's favor to the Lin family. I don't think it's shameful to marry a merchant. Even if I sacrifice my life on the battlefield, as long as it's for my father, it's what I should do as a child."

The emperor's eyes welled up after hearing this, and he personally helped Danruo up. "I didn't expect that my Rong'an has grown up. You are my most proud daughter."

A comparison of the two daughters' actions reveals the difference between them.

Dan Ruo helped the imperial concubine up: "Father, please don't blame mother. Father is rich and has heavy responsibilities, but mother's world is very small. There is only me. When I go to the Lin family, I only have one worry, and that is mother."

The emperor held the concubine's hand and said, "I don't mean to blame you. You only have one daughter, so it's normal to think more about her."

Then he looked at Dan Ruo: "Rong An, don't worry, I will take good care of your mother."

Dan Ruo nodded with admiration, "Of course I believe you, father. But, father, could you please promote my mother to the rank of Imperial Noble Consort? If I marry a merchant of low status, I'm afraid many people inside and outside the palace will look down on my mother."

The Queen stopped him urgently: "No."

The Imperial Noble Consort held the same rank as the Vice Empress, and was usually appointed when there was no Empress. If the Emperor agreed, then the Empress would be the one looked down upon by everyone inside and outside the palace.

Dan Ruo continued to hold the emperor's arm: "Besides, if the legitimate sister marries him, it will better demonstrate the father's majesty. If the daughter marries in place of the legitimate sister, it will also elevate the status of the mother and the daughter."

"Why are you the one marrying off for Lingyi?" The Queen anxiously pushed Ye Lingyi, "Hurry up and say you want to marry into the Lin family."

Ye Lingyi looked unwilling and acted like a coward.

The emperor was disappointed by this and agreed to Dan Ruo, "Now I will promote your mother to the rank of Imperial Noble Consort."

Looking at the bright imperial edict stamped with the imperial seal, Dan Ruo smiled more sincerely:

"After my daughter arrives at the Lin family, I will definitely tell them about my father's great kindness. When the time comes, the Lin family will be grateful for my father's kindness and will naturally make great contributions to him."

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