This time, Xie Jingrun quickly replied, "No. I promised you I wouldn't take any other women."

Rong Qingqing paused, thought for a moment, glanced back at him, and couldn't help but ask, "But if there were no such promise, would you have taken her as your concubine?"

Xie Jingrun suddenly felt tired, realizing that he still knew too little about women.

Why are women so troublesome? Once one problem is solved, they throw out countless strange questions.

Although he found it hard to understand, he patiently said, "Fool, now that I've married you, even without making any promises, I won't take any other women to cause you trouble. What on earth is going on in your head?" He paused, then added, "If it weren't for you, I might not have gotten married. Women are so troublesome; you're enough for me. Do you think I would create so much trouble for myself?"

Although his last sentence wasn't exactly pleasant to hear, it finally dispelled the gloom that had been hanging over Rong Qingqing's heart.

She leaned against his chest, remained silent for a long while, glanced at his face, and suddenly said, "I'm not like other women. I will never be submissive. If you dare to add more people to your harem, I dare to cuckold you... um!"

Before she could finish speaking, her mouth was covered by the man's violent gesture, which carried a punitive connotation.

After a long while, Xie Jingrun finally let go of her.

Rong Qingqing was panting and glared at him angrily.

Seeing her swollen lips, Xie Jingrun's gloomy expression eased somewhat, but he was still extremely displeased and said with a stern face, "Eat."

Rong Qingqing had no appetite for food. Just as she was about to jump off his lap, he held her down firmly.

He looked at her dangerously and warned, "Try moving again?"

Rong Qingqing dared not move again. Looking at the man's handsome yet menacing face, she muttered to herself: Tyrant!

After finishing the meal, Rong Qingqing couldn't help but ask, "So, what are you going to do with Old Madam Hua and Hua Yin?"

Xie Jingrun pondered for a moment before saying, "I can give them the best care, but I will not allow them to enter the palace again in the future."

Upon hearing this, Rong Qingqing nodded, "Mm."

"Are you satisfied now?" Xie Jingrun chuckled.

Rong Qingqing wrinkled her nose. "Not entirely satisfied either." She actually wanted him to marry Hua Yin off far away, preferably someone who would never be able to return to the capital. However, she also knew that Hua Yin had pretended to faint to avoid the arranged marriage. If this matter were brought up again, it might backfire and push Hua Yin too far, potentially causing even bigger trouble. After all, Xie Jingrun couldn't ignore them for the sake of Old Master Hua.

After the meal, Xie Jingrun said, "I'm going to the Imperial Study. You get some rest."

Seeing him walk out, Rong Qingqing thought for a moment, then followed him, took his hand and said, "I haven't been to the Imperial Study yet, take me with you."

Xie Jingrun looked at her with some surprise, "The Imperial Study is not fun."

Rong Qingqing quickly replied, "I know, I won't bother you. I'll just read a book."

Upon hearing this, Xie Jingrun touched her face and nodded in agreement, "Yes, as long as you don't find it boring."

Rong Qingqing smiled.

Xie Jingrun felt somewhat helpless seeing her like this.

However, seeing that she finally smiled, he felt relieved.

When the woman looked unhappy, his mood also became heavy.

He never imagined that one day he would be so influenced by a woman.

Thinking about it now, it seems a bit unbelievable.

But it truly exists.

He took her small hand and walked towards the Imperial Study.