C27 The Invitation from the Queen

Lin Ruo Yin was unwilling to do so, but she knew that she could not disobey the order of the Empress. Otherwise, she would be defying her orders.

"Only Third Miss?" The old mistress suddenly asked. If that was the case, it seemed that the Queen had taken a fancy to Ruo Yin.

Lan Xiu shook her head and replied, "Second Miss has also been invited. It seems that a few other daughters of the family have also been invited."

The old mistress nodded her head in understanding and asked again, "Did the person who sent the letter directly come here?"

"No, he went to Third Miss's courtyard first. Lv Yu came over to convey the message." Lan Xiu seemed to have understood the meaning of the old mistress. She looked at Third Miss and asked, "Why don't I send Third Miss over?"

Lan Xiu followed the old mistress for a long time. She could more or less understand some things. Now that the old mistress had asked two questions, she naturally understood the meaning behind them.

Of course, Lin Ruo Yin also understood, but she could not say it out loud. She looked at the old mistress gratefully, "Ancestor Grandmother, Ruo Yin will go over now."

The old mistress nodded and agreed. She did not forget to remind her, "Ruo Yin, you must think about our Lin Family."

"Ruo Yin understands." Lin Ruo Yin replied in a gentle voice, but she was sneering in her heart. Everything was for the Lin Family?

Back then, she had been wholeheartedly devoted to the Lin Family and to Nan Gong Jin. What did she get in the end? Now that Lin Ruo Yin had seen through everything, she would not be foolish enough to sacrifice for someone who was not worth it!

However, the old mistress was an exception! Today was also an exception! She, Lin Ruo Yin, had plenty of time and energy. She was not afraid of waiting!

On the way to the back garden, Lin Ruo Yin's heart had never been calm, but her face did not show it at all. It was only when she saw a pavilion with a group of people inside that she stopped thinking about it and slowly walked over.

"I, Lin Ruo Yin, pay my respects to the Queen. May the Queen have a safe and prosperous life." Lin Ruo Yin knelt down outside the pavilion. It was because she had arrived late that the Queen had to wait for her.

The Queen looked at Lin Ruo Yin who was dressed in plain clothes and did not make things difficult for her. She only let her kneel for a while before letting her stand up.

"Thank you, Queen." Lin Ruo Yin thanked the Queen and stood to the side. The Queen did not let her sit.

"Lin Ruo Yin, you are very arrogant. You actually made the Queen wait for you." Mu Ling Wei had called the Queen aunt, so she did not dare to say anything.

When she spoke, she knew that if she made things difficult for Lin Ruo Yin, she would not be blamed.

Lin Ruo Yin knew that Mu Ling Wei would not let go of this opportunity. Fortunately, the old mistress had already paved the way for her.

"Reporting to the Queen, my old mistress is not feeling well this morning. Third Miss has always been by her side." Before Lin Ruo Yin could speak, Lan Xiu had already knelt down and reported.

Although these two sentences only revealed the truth, how could the people who understood not understand the meaning behind it?

Firstly, Lin Ruo Yin went to the old mistress's room early in the morning to pay her respects. It could be seen that she was filial. Secondly, the old mistress had sent Lan Xiu to help her.

From the looks of it, the old mistress really loved Lin Ruo Yin dearly. The Queen understood and said to Lan Xiu, "Since Old Mistress Lin is not feeling well, you should go back and take care of her."

Lan Xiu replied in a low voice and quietly retreated.

"Sit down too." The Queen gestured to Lin Ruo Yin.

Seeing Lin Ruo Yin sit down, Mu Ling Wei snorted and turned her face to the side.

Lin Ruo Yin sat beside Lin Ruo Yun and looked around. Other than Lin Ruo Yun and Mu Ling Wei, there were also a few other pretty ladies.

After all, it was the royal family's breakfast, and it was very rich. Everyone silently lowered their heads and ate, not saying a word.

The breakfast ended happily. Just as Lin Ruo Yin thought that she could go back, the Queen seemed to have seen something good and said with a smile, "Look, how beautiful the flowers in the back garden are? Look, my heart is itching."

When Lin Ruo Yin heard this, she knew that she would definitely go to the garden to admire the flowers. She could only sigh in her heart and follow the crowd.

The Queen walked in front, followed by the palace maids and eunuchs, and finally the noble ladies. Lin Ruo Yin slowed down her pace and deliberately walked at the back.

"Why is Miss Ruo Yin walking so slowly? Be careful not to be left behind." The teasing voice from beside her startled Lin Ruo Yin. She turned around and saw that it was the Crown Prince.

"Greetings, my lady." Just as he was halfway through his speech, Nan Gong Qian helped Lin Ruo Yin up. Seeing that his hand was on her arm, Lin Ruo Yin dodged slightly and lowered her head.

Nan Gong Qian felt a little helpless when he saw this. In the past few days, Nan Gong Qian had been paying attention to Lin Ruo Yin, but her performance had disappointed him.

He sighed in his heart.

With a sigh, Nan Gong Qian turned around and gave a few orders to the people around him. The person nodded and turned around to take a few glances. Just as he saw someone walking past, he quickly shouted, "Who is it? I'm calling you. Hurry up and come over."

Xiao Bei, who was about to go to the kitchen, heard the shout and turned around. He saw his Third Miss and a man with a noble aura beside her.

This man was probably the Crown Prince, right? Xiao Bei quickly ran forward.

Lin Ruo Yin heard the voice and raised her head slightly. When she saw Xiao Bei, a trace of surprise flashed across her eyes. Then, she remembered that the Lin family had brought a servant with them, so he must be one of them.

Thinking back to the person she had saved in the kitchen that night, it was as he had said. He would bring food to her every night and he would make sure that she ate the same thing every day. Thinking about what kind of food he would bring during that period of time, it was her only joy.

"Your Highness Crown Prince, please forgive me. I have to follow the Queen to admire the flowers, so I can't stay long." Lin Ruo Yin did not want to stay with Nan Gong Qian, so she had to bring the Queen out.

Nan Gong Qian looked at her with a complicated gaze before nodding and saying, "Then you can go."

Lin Ruo Yin gracefully stood up and left. Before she left, she heard someone ask, "Which palace are you from? Why are you wandering around here instead of serving your master?"

However, she did not have the time to listen to them. She quickly left with quick and steady steps.

Xiao Bei was a little depressed. How did he become a eunuch? Just as he was about to explain, he was interrupted by the person beside Nan Gong Qian, "You go and bring the four treasures of the Crown Prince. Be quick."

"Yes." Xiao Bei accepted the order and left.

After Xiao Bei left, Nan Gong Qian said to the person beside him, "Let's go to the pavilion and wait."

"Yes." Although he did not understand what the Crown Prince meant, he did not dare to ask. He could only wait for the Crown Prince in the pavilion, preparing to serve tea and wait for the people to bring the things over.

As for Lin Ruo Yin, after bidding Nan Gong Qian goodbye, she wanted to catch up to the large group in front of her. In the end, she was stopped by Mu Ling Wei and Lin Ruo Yun after walking for a short distance.

It turned out that Nan Gong Qian and Lin Ruo Yin had met in private and were seen by them. Mu Ling Wei was angry, and Lin Ruo Yun even said a lot of bad things. The two of them waited here and indeed saw Lin Ruo Yin coming over alone.