Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the room changed abruptly. Yuan Zhao was usually very sensible and often forbearing when facing Rong Ruo, but now that she was being insulted for no reason, she could no longer tolerate it.

In her past life, she was constantly haunted by filthy words like "lowly," "unfaithful," and "unchaste."

The same was true in this life. Zhou Shiyuan would often scold her for not being a virtuous woman. She didn't care when she heard it, and even felt a little happy when she saw Zhou Shiyuan's angry face.

However, for some reason, when these words came out of Rong Ruo's mouth, she found them particularly grating.

She gave a cold laugh and said sarcastically:

"The Supervisor is right!"

"If I were not so lowly, why would I have allowed the Eunuch to stay overnight?"

"It's truly a pity that the Eunuch has been entangled with a lowly person like me for the past three years. The Eunuch has really suffered a lot."

Yuan Zhao was angry and spoke without restraint.

As soon as he finished speaking, he realized what he had said and his expression changed slightly.

Sure enough, the room was filled with a chill.

Yuan Zhao was somewhat annoyed. What was wrong with her?

Why am I acting so irrationally now when facing Rong Ruo?

It's one thing that I talked back to Rong Ruo last time, but at least it was for the sake of my father and brothers.

This time, all she got was a single insult from the other person. Why was she so easily angered?

Who was Rong Ruo?

He held a high position and great power, but was petty and narrow-minded. He wielded immense power, and even the princes had to speak to him respectfully.

How dare I speak to him like that?

Has she gone mad?

Yuan Zhao was filled with remorse, and she desperately tried to find a way to make amends.

Before she could speak, Rong Ruo said:

"Sharp-tongued and quick-witted!"

Yuan Zhao was taken aback and subconsciously looked at Rong Ruo, only to see that the other party's eyes were deep, but he did not look angry.

When did this wicked man become so magnanimous?

It seems he wasn't as petty as rumored. Realizing that he had subconsciously spoken well of Rong Ruo simply because the other party didn't mind, Yuan Zhao secretly scolded himself.

Has she gone mad?

However, because he was magnanimous once in a while, she thought Rong Ruo was not bad. She was really obsessed.

Seeing Yuan Zhao's expression change several times, Rong Ruo's eyes held an interest that he himself was unaware of.

This woman is indeed different from others.

Yuan Zhao looked up and saw the smile in Rong Ruo's eyes, and she felt inexplicably uneasy.

Has this jinx gone mad?

Just then, Linglong's voice came from outside the door:

"Miss, news just came that the Zhou father and son got into a fight. The old lady of the Zhou family fell to the ground during the scuffle and is now unconscious. The father of the Zhou family has already sent someone to fetch a doctor."

"What?"

Yuan Zhao was surprised; this result was somewhat unexpected.

Now that the old lady has fallen ill, it's only natural for her, as the granddaughter-in-law, to go and 'visit' her.

Just as she was about to leave, she suddenly remembered something and looked at Rong Ruo again. She might not even be back tonight. Could Rong Ruo's body handle it?

Rong Ruo knew perfectly well that she wanted to go see the play; after all, her face clearly showed her eagerness.

He lifted his eyelids and said:

"Get out!"

Yuan Zhao naturally made a quick getaway.

Once outside the courtyard, Yuan Zhao remembered something: Rong Ruo seemed less cold these past two days, which must be due to the effects of the frost and gold beads.

But if that's the case, then why does he still come over every night?

Yuan Zhao was puzzled, but she had no time to think about it anymore, because she had already arrived at the old lady's courtyard and, before she even went in, she heard suppressed sobbing coming from inside.

Yuan Zhao paused, "Is this not working?"