However, he couldn't explain further.

Because he did protect Qi Mengshu, he had no choice but to wear the reputation of being a chivalrous woman, even if he didn't want to.

Making excuses will only make people think he's cowardly and doesn't dare to admit his mistakes, which is a major moral failing.

It was foreseeable that this matter would displease the Li family.

He could only try to make amends later and get the Li family to resolve their differences.

Li Jun was about to take her leave with Qi Mengshu when Feng Min, who had been silent with a sullen face and almost forgotten, said to Qi Mengshu before leaving:

"Miss Qi, please don't joke about my and the princess's reputations again. If it happens again, even if the princess isn't angry, I will still settle the score with you, hmph!"

After saying that, he flicked his sleeves and left.

Qi Mengshu lowered her head, her expression unreadable, and followed Li Jun away.

Xiao Zhixing watched them leave.

Somewhat puzzled, why did Qi Mengshu cause such a scene today?

She's just offering herself up to torture, demonstrating to the world that Xiao Zhixing is indeed cold-blooded and ruthless.

Or perhaps it was to gain sympathy, as Li Wenxiu suggested?

To sow discord between Li Jun and Li Ningxiu?

She simply couldn't understand the way this kind of person thought; she couldn't fathom their thought process.

However, she marked this point in her mental notebook, thinking she might understand it later.

With no show to watch, everyone else left.

Only Huo Baijun stubbornly stayed behind, along with a tall, thin boy named Mu Zixi.

Xiao Zhixing apologized to Li Ningxiu, "I didn't mean for you and Li Wenxiu to have a falling out, but his actions this time were quite rude."

This forced Li Jun to admit to having pity on his concubine, which to some extent hurt the pride of Li Ningxiu, the legal wife.

Li Ningxiu shook her head, "It's not your fault, I know right from wrong."

What could she do?

The husband chosen by her parents is already the most outstanding among the younger generation.

She was already prepared for the possibility that her partner would have more concubines in the future.

Li Wenxiu was still fuming. "It's Qi Mengshu who's despicable! She deliberately pretended to be pitiful to disgust people, trying to gain sympathy so that Young Master Li would take pity on her!"

Huo Baijun casually interjected, "To be fair, Li Wenxiu is not the kind of person who would be misled by beauty. He's just doing this for the sake of face."

"However, he did make a mistake by going to protect his concubine without the princess's consent, and he deserved to be angry with the princess."

Xiao Zhixing sized him up; she was satisfied with the young man's words and demeanor.

He may seem carefree and nonchalant, but he's actually quite sensible.

Xiao Zhixing raised his cup to him, "Then thank you for your fairness, General Huo?"

Huo Baijun chuckled, rubbing his bald head. "You're too kind. I'm just speaking after the fact. You're the one who's really amazing, Princess. You managed to shut up that hypocrite Li Wenxiu and make him suffer the consequences."

"Let's raise a toast. There's no wine here, so let's have a drink together?"

Xiao Zhixing laughed out loud, "Just call me Zhixing, let's be friends."

From now on, "Zhi Xing" will be her courtesy name.

Huo Baijun slammed his hand on the table. "Alright, Zhixing, we're friends today!"

The two porcelain cups clinked together.

Crisp and bright, like the blossoming of spring, flamboyant and radiant.

Li Wenxiu's temper flared up quickly but subsided just as fast. She laughed and joined in the fun, pulling Lin Rushu, Li Ningxiu, and Mu Zixi to join in as well, saying, "We also want to be friends with Sister Zhixing."

The group exchanged smiles and awkwardly toasted each other with their teacups, the sounds of clinking teacups echoing through the air...

The interstellar live stream room, which had been watching silently without having time to post any comments, suddenly erupted with a spectacular barrage of comments.

Witness this moment! Hooray!

Witness this moment! Long live friendship!!

[Witnessing a historic moment! The idioms we learned have come to life! I'm so excited, I want to dance in the light!!]

[Waaaaah, I was holding my breath, not daring to look away! Finally, I can post comments! They're all celebrities, all idols, ahhhhh...]

[******I love it the most,*** Ahhh, that shiny bald head, he's truly my idol! My idol! I could die happy!!]

【Young Master Li!!! I love you! Ahhhh, I love you so much, you really are ****】

[Holy crap, it's all because of this woman?! A concubine? How could this be? *******]

No! I don't believe it! They're in a love-hate relationship!!

Stop watching those mindless TV dramas, our Princess is beautiful on her own!

Xiao Zhixing thought to himself, "These people are all going to be famous in the future."

Interestingly, Qi Mengshu was not included in this list, and no one mentioned her in the comments. I wonder where her smugness and arrogance come from.

As for that so-called love-hate relationship, Xiao Zhixing said he didn't understand. Who was he in love-hate relationship with?

Her mind was always filled with killing, not love.

While things settled down upstairs, the results of the competition in the lobby downstairs were also announced.

However, some people were indignant and started making a scene. The stunningly handsome young man was being pushed and shoved, clearly being targeted.