After seeing this, Madam Rong understood everything.

This son has never been fond of Qingqing, and he is very self-serving, willing to sacrifice everything for his own purposes.

Therefore, she believed that he would do something as despicable as pushing his daughter into a fire pit.

"What's wrong? Can't you speak?" Old Madam Rong felt a chill in her heart when she saw her son like this.

How could she have produced such a person?

Rong Shiqing finally came to his senses and felt quite uncomfortable when he met the old lady's accusing gaze.

He suddenly turned his head, glared fiercely at Rong Qingqing, and said angrily, "You unfilial and disobedient thing, how dare you talk to your father like that? I'll beat you to death, you unfilial daughter!" After saying that, he raised himself up to slap Rong Qingqing.

"Let's see if you really dare to hit me in front of this old woman!" Old Madam Rong said sternly.

Rong Shiqing's imposing manner diminished, and he reluctantly withdrew his hand. "I know that Mother has always doted on this girl, but we can't be too biased towards her and let her talk nonsense and act recklessly!" He sighed as he spoke, "If she dares to disobey and talk back to me now, she will surely disobey you, Mother, in the future."

Rong Qingqing sneered upon hearing this.

Rong Shiqing is truly a hypocrite, putting on the face of a benevolent father while doing despicable things like sowing discord.

His words were clearly meant to sow discord between her and the old lady.

If an ordinary person heard him say this, they might actually have some reservations.

However, Madam Rong had long seen through her son's true colors. Not only did his words not shake her support for Rong Qingqing, but they also made her feel even more sorry for her.

Having such a father is a misfortune for the granddaughter. It's pitiful that she lost her mother at a young age, and now her father is like this.

Madam Rong really felt sorry for this granddaughter.

"Are you implying that I've been too good to Qingqing? If you had even a little bit of a fatherly attitude, I wouldn't have to side with her in everything. But over the years, ask yourself honestly, have you fulfilled even the slightest responsibility of a father?"

Rong Shiqing said awkwardly, "At least I haven't skimped on her food and clothing, and she's still grown up like this."

"So it's only natural to force her to marry into the Marquis of Weiyuan's household to bring him good luck?" Old Madam Rong sneered. If she hadn't been so determined, she would have been driven to her death by him.

Rong Shiqing sighed, "Mother was ill at the time and knew nothing about the situation. This girl... her behavior was improper. She actually went to a brothel, ruining her reputation. It became known throughout the capital, and the Empress was so angry that she directly broke off the engagement. What else could I do? How can a woman with a ruined reputation and a broken engagement stand in this world? Marrying her to the Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion is better than marrying her to a commoner. At least the Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion will never have to worry about food and clothing, and she will be the mistress of the mansion. What's wrong with that?"

Hearing his eloquent words, Old Madam Rong was so angry that she felt dizzy.

"You beast!" If she had something else to smash, she would have smashed him to death.

Is that something a human being would say?

"Grandmother, please don't be upset. All that is in the past. Besides, your granddaughter is doing quite well now. Just like Father said, the Marquis's mansion has no worries about food and clothing." Rong Qingqing said sadly, and hurriedly bent down to pat the old lady's back.

Upon hearing this, Madam Rong felt even more sorry for her and became even more determined to protect her.

As long as she is alive, she will not allow anyone to bully her, not even her son.

Rong Shiqing was thoroughly humiliated by the scolding and didn't dare to go forward again; the blow he had just received still hurt.