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As they were talking, Madam Zhen welcomed Madam Zhou into the living room.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, she learned that Gu Jinyan had secretly sneaked into the Marquis's residence last night and kidnapped her daughter to rescue someone!

Mrs. Zhen was at a loss for words, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

This young master is far too unconventional!

Don't lead her daughter astray in the future!

……

Granny Jin hurried into the bedroom, a smile on her face.

"The young lady is up? Madam Zhou from the Zhou family has arrived. She asked this old servant to help the young lady with her hair and makeup and invite her to greet the guest."

"By the way, the eldest young lady just returned. When did she meet Madam Zhou?"

"last night."

Yin Liuli asked, "What day is it today? Why did Yin Jingtang invite Lord Zhou here?"

Granny Jin glanced outside, then lowered her voice.

"The court is on holiday today. Didn't the Marquis offend the Prime Minister a while ago? He's been relentlessly pursuing him."

This Lord Zhou is the prime minister's favorite student, and the marquis wanted to ask him to mediate between them.

This isn't the first time we've invited you; the Marquis has visited several times but has been turned away each time. Who would have thought you'd grace us with your presence today!

Yin Liuli couldn't help but sneer.

Lord Zhou came to accept the invitation despite his illness, but he wasn't there for Yin Jingtang's sake.

After dressing up, Yin Liuli went to see Madam Zhou.

Madam Zhou's eyes lit up when she saw her. She stood up, took her hand, and examined her closely.

"Look at this child, a natural beauty! And with such talent, Madam Zhen, you're truly blessed to have a daughter!"

Madam Zhen smiled politely, "Madam Zhou, please don't praise this child too much..."

"No matter how much I praise you, I can't get enough!"

Madam Zhou said with a smile, "To be honest, Madam, I have another ulterior motive..."

I genuinely like this child and would like to adopt her as my goddaughter. I wonder what you think, Madam?

Yin Liuli's face was full of black lines.

Why do people in the capital city like to claim kinship so much?

Even relatives need to be given money!

I solve your problems, and you give me money, isn't that great?

Madam Zhen looked somewhat troubled.

"Madam Zhou, I'm afraid this is somewhat inappropriate..."

"Replying to Madam, it's not that our lady doesn't agree, it's just that you're too late!"

Granny Jin quickly chimed in with a smile, "The other day, my eldest daughter attended a banquet at the Duke's mansion and won the favor of the Duke's matriarch, who insisted on recognizing her as her goddaughter!"

"The Duchess of the State?"

A look of shock flashed across Madam Zhou's face. She sighed and said, "But I'm late. How dare I stand beside the old lady?"

She secretly clenched the red envelope containing the family reunion gift in her sleeve, feeling a pang of regret.

I came to the Marquis's residence for a banquet today specifically for this matter.

If Zhou Qinggong hadn't mentioned that this eldest daughter of the Yin family was engaged to the young master, she would have been thinking of arranging a marriage between Yin Liuli and her son!

With such a capable daughter-in-law, how could there be any unrest in the family in the future?

"Madam, the master and the others have gone to the Waterside Garden. They invite the two ladies and the eldest young lady to come, saying that the family banquet will be held in the Waterside Garden."

The maidservant came in to report.

……

Upon entering the waterside pavilion courtyard, Yin Liuli saw Yin Jingtang with a beaming smile, strolling and talking with Zhou Qinggong by the pond.

"It's truly an honor to have Brother Zhou grace us with his presence; Jingtang is deeply grateful!"

Zhou Qinggong, looking somewhat haggard, responded to Yin Jingtang with a lukewarm attitude.

"We are colleagues, both serving the Emperor. Brother Jing, there's no need for you to be so polite and modest."

"Not at all... Jingtang has already ordered a family banquet to entertain Brother Zhou. Let's catch up properly. Please! Please!"

Yin Jingtang raised his hand to guide him, his obsequiousness and flattery on his face impossible to hide.

Unexpectedly, the person he had tried to invite several times came to his door in person.

Zhou Qinggong was the prime minister's most trusted protégé. If he could say a few words in his defense, the impeachment case would surely have a great chance of turning around!

The two sat down in the waterside pavilion. Yin Jingtang personally poured a cup of tea and said with a smile,

"Brother Zhou, Jingtang and the Prime Minister only have different political views, and I really have no intention of offending you."

You are his prized student; I wonder if you could put in a good word for Jingtang with him?

Zhou Qinggong said with a troubled expression,

"You know the Prime Minister's temper. This matter is very difficult to handle, but it's not entirely hopeless."

Yin Jingtang's face lit up with joy.

"Brother Zhou, are you saying there's a chance things can turn around?"

Zhou Qinggong frowned slightly. "We need to make careful arrangements; perhaps there's still a chance..."

"Liuli greets Lord Zhou."

Before she could finish speaking, Yin Liuli, with a cold smile on her face, was already close by.

A smile appeared on Zhou Qinggong's haggard face as he rose to greet him.

"Miss Liuli, we meet again."

"Brother Zhou, do you know my daughter, Liuli?"

Yin Jingtang looked on in surprise.

The usually composed and aloof Zhou Qinggong actually got up to greet Yin Liuli, this little girl, himself.

His heart skipped a beat, and an ominous premonition welled up inside him.

"Yes, of course I know you!"

Zhou Qinggong laughed heartily, "If it weren't for Miss Liuli's intervention, I'm afraid I would have been buried by that mound of yellow earth."

"I've come to visit today for two reasons: first, to express my gratitude to Miss Liuli for saving my life; and second, since this matter concerns Miss Liuli's household, I should do my part in whatever small way I can."

Yin Liuli raised an eyebrow and asked, "Lord Zhou, are you referring to the matter of Lord Yin offending the Prime Minister?"

Zhou Qinggong said sincerely, "Yes, if it were anyone else, I would never have interfered in this matter..."

"Then don't interfere."

Yin Liuli interrupted him, saying coldly, "I appreciate Lord Zhou's kindness, but Lord Yin is Lord Yin, and I am me. I have nothing to do with him."

Yin Jingtang's expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed in panic, "Liuli, what nonsense are you talking about?"

Yin Liuli looked at him with a half-smile.

"Didn't you hear me? Let me say it again: You are you, and I am me! You and I are unrelated!"

"What does Miss Liuli mean?"

A look of doubt flashed across Zhou Qinggong's face as he and Madam Zhou exchanged glances.

He came here today despite his illness to repay a debt of gratitude; no matter how difficult the matter, he would do his best to help.

But if Yin Liuli said that, he wouldn't need to get involved.

"Brother Zhou, it's a misunderstanding! A misunderstanding!"

Yin Jingtang looked extremely flustered and forced a smile, saying, "This child has been arguing with me and is still sulking."

"Wait a moment, I need to talk to this girl... Liuli, come here."

Yin Liuli snorted coldly, "There's nothing to talk about. If you have something to say, say it here."

"Liuli, I am still your father, how could you do this to me?"

Yin Jingtang lowered his voice and gritted his teeth, saying, "I finally managed to get Lord Zhou to help. If he intervenes, things will definitely turn around. You...you're just trying to harm me by saying that!"

Yin Liuli sneered, "Did you invite Lord Zhou?"

Zhou Qinggong immediately shook his head, "No! I came here for Miss Liuli. To think that I would come simply because someone else invited me would be to greatly underestimate me!"

Yin Liuli laughed, "Since Lord Zhou is here for me, then telling the truth would be harming you."

But if that's what you think, then so be it.

Yin Jingtang gasped.