Shangguan Du lowered his eyes and looked at Ye Xiaoxiao for a while, and seeing that Ye Xiaoxiao looked puzzled, he said.
"Today, Prince Yu was plotted against in a side hall, and someone reported that you had been to that side hall before. How do you explain this?"
Shangguan Du suddenly raised his voice, and Ye Xiaoxiao showed a hint of panic on her face.
"Your Majesty, you are wronged. I did go to a side hall today."
"It was because a palace maid brought word that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had summoned me, and I had no choice but to go."
"However, after I went there, I didn't see anyone in the side hall."
"I think it's because I didn't know the rules today. I don't know who I offended, so I was teased."
"But I still didn't dare to neglect it. I waited in the side hall for a long time. No one came, so I left."
Shangguan Du frowned. "Why would that person summon the Crown Prince? Could it be that you know the Crown Prince?"
Ye Xiaoxiao hurriedly shook her head, "I am ugly and never dare to walk in front of others. I have always stayed quietly in the side courtyard and have never met His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
"Perhaps the Empress felt sorry for me today and expressed some concern for me, and someone took note of it."
Ye Xiaoxiao knew that Shangguan Du must know everything about today's palace banquet, so she told him some half-truths.
Sure enough, Shangguan Du dispelled his suspicion of Ye Xiaoxiao after hearing this.
"It seems someone is talking nonsense. You should get up first."
After Ye Xiaoxiao stood up, Shangguan Du did not let her leave, but called Shangguan Lingyun over.
Not long after Ye Xiaoxiao stood up, Shangguan Lingyun walked in.
He bowed slightly to Shangguan Du, and without even looking at Ye Xiaoxiao, he spoke.
"I wonder why the Emperor summoned me?"
Shangguan Du glanced at the arrogant Shangguan Lingyun, then asked in a cold voice.
"Do you know about Prince Yu's affairs?"
Shangguan Lingyun curled his lips, "I heard that. Could it be that the emperor is suspicious of me again?"
Shangguan Du was somewhat displeased, but with Ye Xiaoxiao present, he couldn't go too far.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Let me ask you, do you know this girl?"
Shangguan Lingyun looked at Ye Xiaoxiao as if giving alms, and then nodded.
"I just saw her. I heard that she is ugly and doesn't even realize it. She even covets me. I was curious, so I scolded her in the imperial garden."
Shangguan Du looked at Ye Xiaoxiao, "You just said you've never met the prince?"
Although Ye Xiaoxiao was reluctant, she had to kneel down again.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I have indeed met His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, but I do not know his identity."
Shangguan Lingyun felt a little angry when he saw the little woman being scolded.
"It is because I look down on her that I don't want her to know my identity."
"However, I never thought that the rumored ugly girl would actually have such a beautiful appearance."
Shangguan Du frowned when he saw Shangguan Lingyun staring at Ye Xiaoxiao without any hesitation.
"How dare you! You're the crown prince of a country, yet you do all sorts of ridiculous things all day long, and you still have the nerve to look down on others."
"Ye Xiaoxiao, please step back first."
Ye Xiaoxiao's legs were aching from kneeling, and when she heard the voice, she immediately stood up and said goodbye.
"I'll take my leave."
After Ye Xiaoxiao left, Shangguan Lingyun restrained his expression and looked at Shangguan Du who was sitting on the high seat.
"I wonder if the Emperor summoned me for something else?"
Shangguan Du waved his hands in annoyance, "I will thoroughly investigate Prince Yu's affairs. I hope it really has nothing to do with you."
"Okay, there's nothing to do here, you can go away."
Shangguan Lingyun curled his lips, bowed casually and left.
He also wanted to take his little woman to see the lanterns, but he was in no mood to look at Guandu's sour face here.
The news of Prince Yu spread quietly throughout the palace, and no one dared to stay in the palace anymore. They all left with their children.
After Ye Xiaoxiao left the imperial study, she headed towards the pavilion.
Mrs. Ye and everyone in the Ye family were there. When they saw Ye Xiaoxiao coming back, they immediately asked worriedly.
"Xiaoxiao, why did His Majesty summon you?"
“Nothing, just because the prince asked a few questions about my visit.
"Dad, Mom, I see many officials and their wives have already left. Can we go now?"
Ye Pengcheng nodded immediately, "Yes, yes, yes, let's leave the palace quickly."
As everyone was talking, they were about to leave, but Ye Fan suddenly realized that Ye Xinxin had not returned yet.
"Dad, Mom, Xinxin hasn't come back yet, I'm worried. Why don't I wait for her here for a while, and you take Xiaoxiao out of the palace first."
Ye Xiaoxiao looked at Ye Fan in confusion.
[Ye Xinxin is about to marry Prince Yu as a concubine. Could it be that Ye Fan is still obsessed with her?]
[Ah, I originally thought that since he hadn't seen Ye Xinxin at the book club during this period, he wouldn't have developed too many feelings for her.]
[I never expected that I could still be her loyal bootlicker. She is indeed a love-brained person.]
[You dog system, you said you were just cannon fodder, how can you expect me to save you?]
[If it really doesn't work, just strike me with lightning and let me die in peace.]
Ye Xiaoxiao turned her face away uncomfortably. When everyone in the Ye family heard Ye Xiaoxiao's inner thoughts, they were all stunned.
Seeing that Ye Xiaoxiao was in pain, fourth brother Ye Sheng hurriedly helped his eldest brother.
"Brother, Xinxin has a maid with her. It might be inconvenient for you to wait here."
Seeing that Ye Chang and Ye Xiaoxiao both misunderstood him, Ye Fan hurried to explain.
"I'm not worried about Xinxin's safety, but with Prince Yu in trouble today, I'm worried she might have lost her composure."
"Now that her status is there, if she gets too involved, it is very likely that the entire Ye family will be implicated."
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