Xie Jingrun hated being touched, and his eyes flashed with disgust. He kicked the loyal servant away, but did not kick Xie Jingxuan a second time.

"Since everyone is here, I'll make this clear: if you want to stay in the Marquis's mansion peacefully from now on, you'd better behave yourselves. Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless and asking you to leave." Xie Jingrun's narrow eyes were filled with sinister ruthlessness. "Also, I don't support useless people. Those who don't work, those who cheat and shirk their duties, get out of here!"

Upon hearing this, Xie Jingyi's expression changed drastically, while Xie Jingxuan, lying on the ground, felt even more pain in his body.

What does it mean that those who do not engage in production must be expelled from the Marquis's mansion?

They're used to being pampered, and now they're being asked to do chores?

Even some servants who usually loved to slack off and cheat changed their expressions.

Xie Jingyi held her breath, wanting to say something, but when she saw her second brother's fate, she didn't dare to utter a single word, though her eyes held a deep hatred.

Xie Jingxuan wanted to say something, but his loyal servant held him back tightly.

The servants were so frightened they dared not breathe and nodded in agreement.

Xie Jingrun noticed their strange behavior, but their feelings were not his concern. He coldly said, "If you understand, then get out!"

Everyone turned pale and dared not breathe. Sure enough, with the old Marquis gone, their lives would be difficult once this wolf cub took office.

It was only then that everyone began to miss the kind and benevolent old Marquis.

Rong Qingqing originally wanted to leave with everyone else, but thinking about her future, she decided to take a gamble.

After everyone had left, she cautiously spoke up, "My lord, I know I am not very talented and am afraid I am not capable of bringing any benefit to the Marquis's mansion. May I ask to leave?"

She spoke cautiously, but her eyes held hope and anticipation.

She had already made up her mind that it would be wonderful if she could leave the Marquis of Weiyuan's residence.

From then on, she could escape her tragic fate, and in this vast world, she would surely be able to earn a place for herself and no longer have to live at the mercy of others.

Xie Jingrun glanced at her, a cruel smile curving his lips, and said decisively, "No!"

Rong Qingqing felt a chill run down her spine. "Why? Didn't the Marquis just say that those who don't produce anything should get out? I can't bring any benefit to the Marquis's mansion, so naturally I should get out."

"Who said that?"

Rong Qingqing: "..."

Xie Jingrun beckoned to her with his finger, "Come here."

Seeing his malicious look, Rong Qingqing swallowed hard. If she went over, would he snap her neck with a snap? What were her chances of escaping if he attacked her?

While struggling with his inner conflict, Xie Jingrun was already showing impatience. "If you make me wait even a moment longer, I'll snap your neck."

Rong Qingqing rushed to his side in a flash, adopting a posture of listening attentively.

Xie Jingrun was still satisfied. "Come with me." With that, he strode out of the front hall.

Rong Qingqing quickly followed.

Upon reaching the pavilion in the garden, Xie Jingrun stopped and turned to look at Rong Qingqing.

Changlin immediately brought him a cup of tea.

Xie Jingrun ran his fingers along the rim of the cup, and when he looked at Rong Qingqing, it was as if he were looking at a dead person. "Have you forgotten that I saved your worthless life?"

Upon hearing this, Rong Qingqing cursed him inwardly and quickly denied it, "Of course not. A life-saving grace is greater than heaven, how could I forget?"

"So you've forgotten what I told you last time?"

Qingqing was taken aback. "Of course not."