For some reason, when faced with Ye Ling's question and hearing the rhetorical question in his words, Ye Jintang actually sensed a accusation.
"Of course not."
Ye Jintang replied, "Your Highness is welcome to come anytime you wish."
Upon hearing Ye Jintang's answer, Ye Ling's tightly furrowed brows relaxed somewhat. More than anything else, he wanted to know Ye Jintang's attitude.
"Sit there and let me take your pulse first."
From the moment Ye Ling appeared, Ye Jintang sensed that something was off about him.
Whether out of concern or fear that Ye Ling's previous "becoming stupid" would happen again.
She still needs to be prepared.
Ye Ling obediently did as Ye Jintang said, extending her wrist, her beautiful eyes reflecting Ye Jintang's image.
Ye Jintang was focused on taking Ye Ling's pulse and did not notice the complex emotions in Ye Ling's eyes. Compared with before, Ye Ling's body had almost recovered.
Even the Soul-Devouring Powder that had been troubling him was now under good control.
In this way, she could feel much more at ease.
Just as Ye Jintang was about to tell Ye Ling about this, she looked up and saw that the man in front of her had approached her at some point.
The two were so close that it seemed they could touch each other if either of them moved even slightly closer.
Ye Jintang's heart suddenly raced, and she quickly looked away, keeping her distance from Ye Ling.
"Ye Jintang, do you dislike me?"
Ye Ling suddenly grabbed Ye Jintang's wrist and asked her a question.
"Hate?"
Ye Jintang was taken aback, seemingly not expecting Ye Ling to suddenly ask this question.
But the seriousness in Ye Ling's eyes didn't seem fake; she seemed genuinely waiting for her answer.
Ye Jintang suddenly laughed and said, "Why would Your Highness think that way?"
If she truly dislikes someone, that person won't even have a chance to get close.
Even towards Jiang Mubai and Su Xuerou, she found them laughable and didn't really take them seriously.
It's important to understand that whether it's love, hate, or dislike, all of these things drain the emotions of the person involved.
It's not worth her time at all.
Ye Ling seemed slightly relieved to receive the answer. At least Ye Jintang didn't dislike her.
"I've heard that you've already mentioned the matter of divorce to Jiang Mubai."
"Regarding the Dali Temple..."
Ye Jintang nodded. She knew that finding out about Ye Ling's identity would be a piece of cake.
The efficiency of the Dali Temple was so high, not just because she produced the token given by the Emperor.
Ye Ling also deserves credit for this.
"Then I also have..." Ye Ling looked at her, but before he could finish speaking, Ye Jintang seemed to sense something.
“Your Highness Regent, now is not the time to discuss these matters.”
Ye Jintang's reply was a way of avoiding the topic of Ye Ling to some extent in public.
Ye Ling lowered his eyes and, after a long silence, slowly said, "Fine, as long as you don't like it, I won't mention it."
"Then let's first talk about General Ye."
"After that Taoist priest was imprisoned, it can be basically proven to everyone that the assassination attempt on the Empress Dowager was caused by evil magic. As for Jiang Yuan, and the current evidence against General Ye, it has reached the point where he can be cleared of suspicion."
"I wish to bring him into the palace."
Ye Ling stared at Ye Jintang, observing her reaction as she spoke.
Ye Jintang remained silent, seemingly pondering whether Ye Ling's approach was feasible.
"This shouldn't be your suggestion."
Ye Jintang asked.
"Was this my father's idea?"
"Indeed, nothing can be hidden from you. This matter was mentioned by General Ye, and it also reflects my intentions."
Ye Ling continued speaking.
"As for other matters, you need not worry about them, for I am here."
She certainly had no worries about Ye Ling, but...
"If you were to step in, would it implicate you?"
Although she had a business relationship with Ye Ling, he had already helped her enough, and sometimes Ye Jintang didn't want to get involved in anything more.
Ye Ling's eyes narrowed slightly, and her gaze turned dangerous.
"Ye Jintang, are you trying to distance yourself from this?"
“I’m just worried about your condition.”
The fact that someone of Ye Ling's status could be given something like Soul-Devouring Powder suggests that there is an even greater force hidden behind this.
She had to have more to worry about in these matters.
"Don't worry about these things, Ye Jintang. The reason I'm telling you this now is not for any other reason."
"I just wanted to put your mind at ease."
"In that case, there is one more thing I'm afraid I'll have to trouble Your Highness the Regent with."
"Um?"
Ye Ling looked at Ye Jintang, and seeing that she had suddenly made a request, she felt more anticipation than anything else.
Rather than facing everything alone, he hoped that Ye Jintang would do more for him.
At least it proves that I'm not an outsider in his life.
"Release Jiang Mubai for the time being."
Jiang Mubai is probably unaware of the situation at the Marquis's residence, so he needs to be given some stimulation.
Ye Ling was taken aback.
You mean Jiang Mubai?
He moved closer to Ye Jintang and said, word by word, "You still have feelings for him?"
Ye Jintang: "?"
"What does this have to do with whether I have Jiang Mubai or not?"
It's really hard to figure out what this guy is thinking.
"Then why..." Ye Ling said, still somewhat hurt when facing Ye Jintang.
Ye Jintang sighed, "If we don't do this, how can we let him know about the situation at the Marquis's residence?"
"Nothing is worse than thinking you've escaped, only to find that everything has become a complete mess."
"Moreover, Your Highness must know that it is not enough to directly punish Jiang Mubai based on this incident alone."
As long as Jiang Mubai's luck hasn't completely disappeared, it won't be easy to take direct action.
"Is that really true?"
Hearing Ye Jintang's words, Ye Ling was calmer than before.
"Otherwise what?"
Faced with Ye Jintang's question, Ye Ling looked away, feeling a little guilty.
"I thought..."
Ye Jintang was helpless; one could vaguely guess what was going on from his expression.
In order to prevent him from overthinking things, Ye Jintang decided to explain the situation clearly.
“Your Highness, there has never been anything between Jiang Mubai and me from the beginning, and there is even less possibility of that happening in the future.”
"So, is what I said clear enough?"
Ye Ling gave a soft "hmm," clearly having taken Ye Jintang's words to heart.
She was explaining this to herself.
"Your Highness."
The sound of cold wind came from outside. Ye Ling heard it and gestured for him to come over.
"Your Highness is urgently summoned to the palace."
"Um."
Ye Jintang spoke up at this moment, "You go ahead, I can handle the rest."
"good."
Watching Ye Ling's departing figure, and recalling his reaction when he heard her say she wanted to let Jiang Mubai out, she felt a complex mix of emotions.
Well, there are some things that even she herself doesn't know how to do, let alone others. She can only wait and see.
There will always be a solution.
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