Rong Qingqing didn't speak, but the answer was obvious.
Shangguan Yanran understood, took her hand, and comforted her, "Don't worry, His Highness the Crown Prince likes you so much, no one else can interfere in your relationship."
"Don't speak too soon, it's still early." Rong Qingqing didn't care, because she actually wanted to see Xie Jingrun's sincerity and how far he could go for her.
If, in the end, someone inevitably tries to force a relationship into his life, she will have ample reason not to marry him.
This was something she had already agreed upon with him beforehand.
...
The next day, the weather cooperated; the snow that had been falling for so long finally stopped, and the sun, which had been hiding for so long, lazily peeked out.
Early in the morning, the snow on the streets was cleared away, and people who had been cooped up at home for a long time finally came out, making the deserted streets lively again.
After getting ready, Rong Qingqing put on her rabbit fur cloak, got into Shangguan Yanran's carriage, and headed to the palace together.
As soon as she got into the carriage, Shangguan Yanran's gaze fell on her.
Today's Qingqing is the same Qingqing as yesterday, but she feels that there seems to be something different.
She was still dressed simply, but her pretty face looked even more delicate. Her skin was smooth and radiant with a natural blush, but it was almost impossible to tell that she had applied any makeup.
Thinking about it, she reached out and gently touched it, saying curiously, "Is your face covered in powder or not? I can't tell at all, but it doesn't seem as simple as it looks."
Rong Qingqing, holding a hand warmer, smiled broadly upon hearing this, bringing her face even closer to show her.
"Silly, of course I have to wear powder. But my makeup is called 'subtle makeup,' so that people can't easily tell that I've applied powder." She said this with a hint of pride.
Although she doesn't usually wear makeup and only applies lotion, she still made sure to take care of herself for such an important occasion as today.
Although she wasn't dressed in flamboyant clothes, her face was still carefully made up.
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Yanran was astonished and held her face, looking at her from left to right.
"Your face is so beautiful, no wonder His Highness the Crown Prince is so fond of you. Even I can't help but be tempted. Qingqing, you are really cunning."
Rong Qingqing slapped her hand away and rolled her eyes at her, "Are you praising me or insulting me?"
"Of course it's a compliment. Didn't you hear me wanting to polish my mirror with you?" Shangguan Yanran said with a grin.
Rong Qingqing's lips twitched, and she quickly moved away from the seat. "I don't have that kind of hobby."
"I know, I know, you want to be with His Highness the Crown Prince, don't you?" Shangguan Yanran said, sitting closer to her and asking in a low voice, "How far have things progressed between you and His Highness the Crown Prince? Have you held hands yet?"
Upon hearing this, Rong Qingqing felt somewhat ashamed.
Although Yanran often reads those unconventional books, her thinking is still quite conservative.
He and Xie Jingrun did more than just hold hands. They did everything they should and shouldn't have done; they were just one step away from taking the final step...
If Yanran knew, she would probably be shocked.
So, to avoid startling her, she decided not to tell her, and with a slight blush on her face, she nodded, "Mm."
Shangguan Yanran's eyes widened. "You've already held hands? Your progress is too fast!"
Rong Qingqing: "..."
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