Chapter 114 Li is missing

Second sister? Ye Jiayao was quite surprised. How could she get into this kind of circle so quickly? However, since she had a relative like Minister Mu, it was not surprising.

When Ye Jinrong saw him looking at her, her heart skipped a beat.

Ye Jiayao shifted her gaze without leaving any trace, as if it was just a casual glance.

"Brother Li, if I ask you to come to the palace to work, would you be willing?"

Ye Jiayao was stunned. She didn't expect the old princess to ask such a question.

Helian Jing was delighted and looked at Yao Yao expectantly, hoping that she would nod.

Working in the palace is like having a strong backer. Even Princess Liuli will have a hard time dealing with her. Moreover, it is good for accumulating connections. In the future, she can say that she came from the palace. How cool! It is really a hundred benefits without any harm.

But what about Tianshangju? Shopkeeper Li is still in a trance after what happened a few days ago, and what about the other brothers? Everyone pinned their hopes on her and was ready to fight her, but she just walked away. Doesn't that seem unkind?
Besides, what would happen to the stupid donkey if she entered the palace? It seemed that it would be inconvenient for her to see him.

"Thank you for your kindness, ancestor. I also want to come to the palace to work, but I have signed a contract with the restaurant, and the restaurant cannot do without me. If you want to eat something, I can make it for you at any time. I can put it in a thermos or ice jar and take a carriage. It will be here in a while. I guarantee that it will be hot when it is needed and cool when it is needed." Ye Jiayao said with a smile.

Such an answer surprised the old ancestor. She thought Li Yao would agree without hesitation. Although her kindness was rejected, the old ancestor was not angry at all. Instead, she admired him a little. He put righteousness first before fame and fortune, was not eager for quick success and instant benefits, and was not impetuous. This was very good.

Helian Jing on the side pouted in disappointment.

The old ancestor smiled and nodded, and said with a smile: "You said it yourself, so don't complain about me, an old woman, when the time comes."

"You're joking, old ancestor. He likes the dishes I cook because he respects me. I'm so happy that I don't have time to complain about the trouble." Ye Jiayao said with a smile.

"Okay, Yide, what do you think we should do to reward Brother Li since he has made such a great effort?" The old ancestor asked his daughter-in-law for her opinion.

Without waiting for Yi De to reply, she continued to talk to herself, "Giving silver as a reward seems vulgar. Why don't you... Cui Yan, go to my room and get the jade ruyi on the desk?"

Yide and Helian Jing were both stunned. The ancestor wanted to give the jade ruyi to Li Yao? But after thinking about it, Yide understood that the ancestor wanted to repay Li Yao for saving Xiaojing. Xiaojing's life was more precious than any treasure.

Ye Jiayao was also surprised. Something like the Jade Ruyi should be very precious! And it was something from the ancestor's house. Could this... be accepted?
"Grandfather, your recognition is the best reward. Besides, I have received enough rewards today. I dare not ask for more." Ye Jiayao said nervously.

Yi De said gently: "Li Yao, you cannot refuse a gift from an elder. Today, it is the old birthday star who gives you a reward, which is a blessing."

Ye Jiayao didn't dare to refuse.

Others may not know what a jade ruyi means, but Xia Youshi knows it. It is top-grade mutton-fat white jade, but its preciousness goes far beyond the object itself, because this jade ruyi was awarded to the ancestor by the Queen Mother.

She was a little confused. Isn't he just a cook? If he is paid, he should do his best to host a good birthday banquet. Even if he does a good job and the ancestor is happy, a reward of several hundred taels of silver is already very generous. Why is it necessary to reward him with such precious things?

After a while, Cui Yan brought out the jade ruyi. Everyone gasped when they saw the jade ruyi. Those sitting here were all people with discerning eyes. They knew at a glance that this item was priceless. They thought: The ancestor was too generous.

"Come and visit us often in the future." The old ancestor smiled kindly.

Ye Jiayao held the jade ruyi in her hand, feeling a little terrified. She didn't know much about jade, but even if she didn't know much, she could tell that this gift was too heavy and she couldn't bear it! It was the first time she felt that a reward could be hot.

"Of course, of course." Ye Jiayao said respectfully.

"Grandfather, where is my reward?" Helian Jing also asked for a reward.

Yide glared at him and said softly, "With so many people watching, you don't even blush."

Helian Jing curled his lips. He wanted to appreciate it in front of everyone to prove how great his work was.

The old ancestor laughed and said, "I'll reward you later."

Ye Jiayao carefully held the jade ruyi and walked out of the flower hall.

"Xiao Jing, this thing is too valuable. I feel unworthy of it!"

Helian Jing smiled and said, "You can see how happy the ancestor is. Since it's a reward to you, just keep it. Just make more delicious food for the ancestor in the future!"

Ye Jiayao felt embarrassed but had no choice but to do so.

"By the way, Xiaojing, I think I saw Wei Liujiang's wife just now." Ye Jiayao thought of Jin Rong.

Helian Jing reacted for a moment and said with disdain, "He is so shameless. The invitation was for his uncle, but he was just a scholar, and he had the nerve to come along. Not only did he come by himself, he also brought his wife along. He thought this was a wedding banquet at Lijiazhuang, and all the villagers, young and old, were here with their families."

"This guy is quite shameless, and I can't stand his wife even more." Ye Jiayao sneered.

"By the way, what happened with the ice ticket incident last time? How did you blackmail them?" Helian Jing wanted to ask this for a long time, but forgot about it in his busy schedule.

Ye Jiayao told them about the last conflict she had with them.

"I didn't know what had happened to this bastard. I should have dealt with them long ago. How could they be solved with just a few ice tickets?" Helian Jing said angrily. Bullying Yao Yao was even more unforgivable than bullying him.

"No, I'm going to settle the score with him right now."

"Hey, what are you doing? Today is our ancestor's birthday, don't ruin his mood." Ye Jiayao hurriedly grabbed him.

Helian Jing was depressed and said angrily, "Brother Chunyu is the same. He even asked me to send an invitation to the Mu family. If I had known, I would not have let them in."

Ye Jiayao was stunned. Chunyu wanted him to send an invitation to the Mu family? He had a relationship with the Mu family? However, judging from his attitude towards Mu Qinchu, it didn't seem like they had a relationship. Why?
Just as he was wondering, a maid ran over in a panic and tried to enter the hall. Helian Jing stopped her and asked, "Why are you so panicked?"

The maid said, "The maid the princess asked to watch over has disappeared."

Helian Jing frowned: "Why did she disappear? What maid? Tell me clearly."

Everyone inside was happy, and Helian Jing didn't dare to let such a bad thing ruin everyone's mood, so he asked.

The maid said, "The servant girl offended Madam Wei, the nephew-in-law of Minister Mu. The princess ordered her to be kept under guard. Later, Chief Steward Liu brought Master Mu and Master Wei to question the servant girl, and then she disappeared."

Helian Jing was confused by what he heard. What was going on? But one thing was certain, the maid disappeared, and it was definitely related to Wei Liujiang. Great! You dare to mess with me in the Helian Palace. Are you tired of living?
Ye Jiayao heard something strange and asked the maid, "Do you know how that servant girl offended Madam Wei?"

The maid said, "The servant said that she was originally a servant of the Ye family. When she saw Madam Wei today, she stepped forward to recognize her and called Madam Wei the second young lady. But Madam Wei denied it and said that she was the eldest young lady of the Ye family and that she didn't know her. That's how the quarrel started."

Ye Jiayao really wanted to spit. She had seen shameless people before, but she had never seen such a shameless person. Did Jinrong want to live her whole life under her name? So she asked, "What's the maid's name?"

"I have never seen her before. I only know her last name is Li."

Li? Ye Jiayao thought about it. There were three or four maids in the Ye family with the surname Li. She didn't know which one it was.

"What does she look like?"

The maid thought for a moment and gestured the height: "This tall, fat, with small eyes, and a mole next to the nose."

Sure enough, she was a servant of the Ye family, but why did this Li come to the palace to work? And no one had seen her before.

And how come I met Jinrong by such a coincidence?
What does this have to do with Chunyu asking Xiaojing to invite the Mu family?
As the questions connected together, Ye Jiayao had a vague idea of ​​the answer in her mind.

It is said that there is no coincidence in the world, but this book is too coincidental. It is better to say that this is a trap set by someone, and this person is, of course, Chunyu.

Because Chunyu is the only one who knows about this drama of using someone else's power to kill someone else.

"What? Do you recognize that maid?" Helian Jing also heard something.

Ye Jiayao said: "I overheard this incident in the kitchen and was curious. I saw the maid come to the kitchen before."

Helian Jing did not doubt him and said, "Yaoyao, go back to the kitchen first. I'll go ask those two bastards."

Then he said to the maid, "There's no need to report this."

Ye Jiayao watched Xiaojing leave, thinking to herself: I'll find some time to ask Chunyu what's going on.

Over there, Xia Chunyu was listening to Song Qi's report.

"The people have been arranged to leave the house without anyone noticing. Now, even if Mu Qinchu and Wei Liujiang are full of mouths, they can't explain it clearly."

Xia Chunyu curled up the corner of his mouth in a sneer.

These two people are really obedient. They fell into the trap obediently. Now let’s see how you explain it?

"Okay, I got it. You go down first." Xia Chunyu waved his hand and returned to the banquet.

Ye Jiayao returned to the kitchen with Yu Ruyi in her arms.

Everyone gathered around and started talking.

"Brother Yao, what did the ancestors reward you?"

“The red envelope must be very big, right?”

"Did our ancestors praise our cooking?"

Deng Haichuan gave Cui Dongpeng a slap in the face: "Need I say this? Can I get a reward if it's not good?"

Cui Dongpeng chuckled.

Ye Jiayao hesitated whether to take it out to open their eyes. Would these guys faint from jealousy? Forget it, they should share the blessing. Although it is impossible to share the jade ruyi with everyone, it is necessary to let everyone enjoy the sight.

Ye Jiayao took out the jade ruyi and untied the red silk: "Here, this is a reward."

The group of people were stunned.

"Brother Yao, this is incredible. How much is this thing worth?" Deng Haichuan's eyes were about to pop out.

"This is not a question of money. It represents the approval of our ancestors, which is the most important thing." Ye Jiayao said seriously.

"Brother Yao, this time we can finally hold our heads high." Zhong Xiang said with a smile.

Ye Jiayao patted his shoulder and said, "Today is just the beginning. The days of being proud are still to come! If everyone works together, we will be invincible in Jinling."

Everyone was smiling, their eyes filled with excitement and excitement, their gazes shining, as if they saw a bright future.

(End of this chapter)