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"Heting, it's my birthday today. Aunt Gui's emotions are unavoidably a bit agitated. Don't ruin the guests' mood, don't talk about unhappy things. I'm really fine."
Ling Jinghan's words made Ling Gui's face turn stiff, but she couldn't do anything about it. As an elder, who was she fighting for? She didn't want to gain a reputation that she didn't understand.
Her originally protective heart of Ling Jinghan had completely lost its imposing manner after hearing these words, and the dissatisfaction in her heart was suppressed. She was originally a person of Ling Family, so she naturally could not say anymore in this kind of situation.
Ling Jinghan naturally noticed Aunt Gui's displeasure, so she didn't explain any further. Instead, she shifted her gaze to the few Venerable family heads that had been fawning over her.
"Everyone, I'm sorry. The reason why I invited everyone here today was to enjoy this wonderful time. Heting and I were just about to fulfill everyone's wish, but it seems like we can't continue the previous game. So, let's invite a few of my good friends up on stage to give us the programs we prepared for the next few days."
As soon as Ling Jinghan finished her sentence, the young ladies of the aristocratic families standing not too far away immediately understood her meaning.
It was because their families had business matters to attend to recently that Ling Gui had brought someone over to help Ling Jinghan Qingsheng. That was why she had hurriedly sent them over to try to get on good terms with Ling Jinghan.
This was the chance. If they were able to make Ling Jinghan satisfied when they walked onto the stage now, then they would definitely be able to enter the eyes of this young miss of the Ling Family. Then, they would definitely be able to get help from Ling Jinghan in the future when they do business at home.
Thinking of this, the aristocratic ladies walked onto the stage automatically.
They were both raised by their families, so everyone had some talent. With just a few whispers, a few singers stood in front of them. Those who knew the musical instruments picked up the pipe music that was left untouched on the stage.
Ling Jinghan also held Rong Heting, who looked slightly better, as she prepared to leave. This farce of fighting for a favor seemed to have been forgotten by others.
Everyone understood one thing, Young Master Rong did not intend to pursue the matter! And Miss Ling Family was also not very confident, who was the indisputable one, and the so-called justice was not something people like them could go after or judge.
Everyone kept their eyes and noses to themselves. They were all silent about what had happened and prepared to watch the next performance. Furthermore, when the young ladies of the aristocratic families stepped onto the stage, they cooperated and applauded.
However, just as the applause had ended, the several young misses saw a clear voice interrupt their hypocritical performance.
"Wait!"
Ignoring Ting Lan's glare, Ting Ye rushed to the stage and stopped two people just as Ling Jinghan and Rong Heting were about to step off the stage from the other side.
"Wait!"
"Ting Ye, get down here!" Ting Lan took a few steps forward and stopped him with a stern voice.
Ting Ye completely ignored him. "Why not release the video?"
"Earlier, when Mrs Ling Gui slandered Qianqian, she had a punitive attitude. Now, are you prepared to leave it at that? That doesn't seem fair, does it? "
Ting Ye really couldn't hold it in anymore. Although she had heard Qianqian's experience in the Rong Manor from her elder sister before, it was only today that she personally witnessed Qianqian's grievance.
No wonder Mu Shen ridiculed him in the hospital, no wonder Mu Shen was so disdainful towards people with Rong Family, no wonder Mu Shen was so angry when he saw that Qianqian was injured.
Ting Ye could not believe that her loved ones would become so cold and detached. When Qianqian was facing Mrs Ling Gui's threats alone, they all stood idly by the side and watched without doing anything.
When Rong Heting told her about the video, she thought Young Master would be able to protect Qianqian, but she didn't expect Ling Jinghan to deal with him with a few words. It was as if she had forgotten about it.
Qianqian being exposed today was completely her mistake. She wanted Qianqian to help Young Master plead for Mu Shen's life, but she didn't want Qianqian to bear the humiliation of everyone.
If she didn't explain this matter to him within a few days, then he would make Qianqian bear the burden of becoming her inferior mistress, and she would be a heartless woman.
However, Qianqian was not like that! She was softer than anyone!
Why did he have to do this to her? Even if Mu Shen was here, he would definitely not let Qianqian endure this!
Ting Ye stood on the stage angrily, looking at Ling Jinghan and Rong Heting who had already turned around.
"Could it be that Miss Ling is afraid that everyone will see something that they shouldn't? Or was he planning on framing someone and hiding the truth? For a great Young Miss of the Ling Family, would you not even dare to admit to what you have done? "
"How dare you!"
Without waiting for Ling Jinghan to say anything, Ling Gui, who was already unhappy in her heart, spoke first. She was even angrier than Ling Jinghan was when Ting Ye said that she had slandered Mu Qianqian earlier.
"You and your sister are just servants of Rong Family. What right do you have to spout nonsense and defend your mistress and close friends? Do you think that your actions are noble? are you not afraid of losing face due to the Rong Family! "
Ting Ye's gaze turned sharp as she turned to look at Ling Gui below her. Her mouth curved in a mocking smile, but her words were sonorous and forceful.
"I don't remember how noble your identity is, Mrs Ling Gui. At the end of the day, you are also a servant of Ling Family! You are the one who accompanied me to the Ling Family, and I am a domestic servant of the Rong Family. In terms of status, I seem to have more say than you. Even you can speak such nonsense here, so why can't I do the same? "
Hua Yunrong also frowned as he looked at Ting Ye. He understood more than anyone else, this would offend Ling Gui and even the Ling Family.
Before Hua Yunrong could take any action, Ting Ye had already spoken, leaving no leeway for him.
"Now, with my status as Patriarch of the Rong Manor as a servant in close proximity, I must protect Matriarch Rong's future interests even more!"
"…"
"Since Miss Ling's fall from the stairs was so baffling, then I implore young master to broadcast the footage and see who is the victim. At that time, whether it's through legal means or through private actions, no one will question your decision, and anyone with Rong Family will obey the orders of the Patriarch!"
Ting Ye spat out these words in a clear and forceful manner without the slightest trace of fear. After she finished speaking, she looked at Ling Jinghan with a tone full of playfulness and viciousness.
"However, if you aren't someone from the Rong Family, then you can't force it. It can only be judged by the laws of the empire!"
Ting Ye's words had so much meaning that no one present could understand it! This was especially so for Ling Jinghan. What she regretted the most now was not getting rid of Ting Ye earlier, in exchange for a mistake today!