Ming Yan used a handkerchief to wipe the lady’s face, comforting her: "Miss, the princess has gone to Dragon Tiger Mountain, but there’s still me to keep you company, I’ll never marry and will follow you as a dowry maid into Shen Mansion. If anyone dares to gossip about the lady, I’ll be the first to disagree."

Ah Tao was loyal to Ye Zhi, and now Ming Yan was the same. Moved, Ye Zhi turned around to embrace Ming Yan, crying even louder.

A quarter of an hour later. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

In a secluded corner, the crying ceased.

Ye Zhi wiped her tears, looking up with forced strength: "Alright, I must be strong, I won’t cry easily in the future. Qinglian, you go to Dragon Tiger Mountain first. When my wedding date is set, things between you and the State Preceptor should be resolved, and you must come to celebrate my wedding then."

Qinglian hurriedly replied, "Sure, definitely."

She sniffed, murmuring, "Now, let’s split into two routes. My eyes are swollen from crying, tomorrow I’ll go to find my master to talk about it. You deal with Noble Princess Consort Xiao, but if you can’t, you can come to me, and I’ll personally handle it."

The Thirteenth Princess, with eyes bright and eager to prove her ability, hastily said, "No need, no need, I can handle it, don’t worry."

Ye Zhi nodded, that was good.

After they agreed, they each went their separate ways.

The next day.

Ye Zhi went early to Yingbi Courtyard to visit, having a private discussion with her master Lingbo Fairy.

After the time it takes to burn an incense stick, she stepped out of Yingbi Courtyard door, visibly relieved, feeling light and at ease,

The matter was settled.

Emerging, the waiting Ming Yan hurried to greet her, nervously asking, "Miss, did it work?"

Ye Zhi lightly touched her neck as a dragonfly touches the water: "Hmm, let’s go back to Qingyi Garden first."

The two walked side by side back to Ye Mansion.

Lingbo Fairy cares most for Huanhuan, and with Changzhou as Huanhuan’s fiancée, he’ll want to pursue an official career. Whether it’s Ye Mansion’s Lord Minister or the rising Right Minister Shen Chen, both can lend him a hand.

Ye Zhi’s seeking her master’s help wasn’t like a headless fly; she casually promised her master that no matter if it’s her father or fiancée, they will support Changzhou in the future. Setting aside other things, merely based on everyone’s friendship, lending a helping hand in the officialdom is the most normal thing.

Evening.

Yingbi Courtyard, hall.

Taking advantage of meal time, Lingbo Fairy announced that she and her husband were going on a long trip, aiming to escort the Thirteenth Princess to Dragon Tiger Mountain, both ways would take approximately two months.

She also instructed her daughter not to be capricious and to listen to Changzhou, etc. The couple’s wedding date was set for May 1st next year.

Huanhuan frowned slightly, put down her chopsticks, and questioned, "Why didn’t I know about this? Why is Qinglian going to Dragon Tiger Mountain? Ah Zhi didn’t tell me either..."

The graceful Lingbo Fairy lifted the bowl, sipping a little soup to soothe her throat, slowly saying, "I’m not sure, Ah Zhi only requested me to escort them, and didn’t say much else."

Almost forty, she maintained herself well, skin smooth like cream, posture graceful.

The little disciple knows how to give thanks, promising future support for her son-in-law, she gratefully accepted it.

Lingbo Fairy could have continued living well in Yangzhou City, but the clan elders pressured her to teach her superb Qinggong to other clan members, she refused, eventually forced without options, she moved to the Capital with her husband. Her other children also visit her in the Capital, living freely and leisurely.