Being caught talking badly about someone behind their back is incredibly embarrassing and awkward.
But thinking about how awful this guy had just been, Rong Qingqing didn't feel anything was wrong anymore.
She was telling the truth and was not slandering him.
Xie Jingrun gave her a sinister look and slowly walked over. "So, in the old lady's eyes, I am so worthless."
The voice seemed to burst from between her teeth, sending chills down Rong Qingqing's spine. The resolve she had painstakingly built up crumbled with a "boom." Seeing the man approaching with a gloomy face, she quickly put on a smile, "Your Excellency has misunderstood. I was actually praising you just now."
Feng Xin and Shangguan Yanran both covered their faces, not daring to look.
Xie Jingrun sneered, walked closer, and suddenly tapped her on the forehead.
Rong Qingqing clutched her forehead in pain, "You..."
"This is your reward."
Rong Qingqing: "..."
Seeing the frozen girl, Xie Jingrun's lips curled into a smile. He then bent down, picked up the washed corn and sweet potatoes, and turned to leave.
Watching the man's retreating figure, Rong Qingqing's face darkened further.
Shangguan Yanran walked over, put her hand on her shoulder, and said with a smile, "They're just returning the favor! You insulted them but said it was a compliment, so they're just giving you a nudge as a reward. There's nothing wrong with that!"
Rong Qingqing's lips twitched slightly. "Are you on my side or his? Why are you speaking up for him?"
"I'm addressing the issue, not the person," Shangguan Yanran said slyly, blinking her eyes.
Rong Qingqing rolled her eyes.
Feng Xin said in surprise, "When did Brother Jingrun become so gentle? You said bad things about him, and he didn't throw you into the stream. That's really unexpected."
Rong Qingqing said with a grim expression, "What, do you really want to see me thrown into the stream?"
Feng Xin played with her hair on her shoulder and said with a grin, "No, it's just that I feel Brother Jingrun is acting a little strange."
Shangguan Yanran glanced at her and thought to herself: It's normal for things to be abnormal, because Xie Jingrun has already fallen in love with the world, how could he bear to throw Qingqing into the stream?
However, she saw through it but didn't say anything, otherwise this spoiled princess would cause trouble for Qingqing. In addition, given Xie Jingrun and Qingqing's status, it wouldn't look good if things got out of hand.
Thinking of this, she suddenly became a little worried.
Although she found the prospect of Xie Jingrun and Qingqing being together in the future very exciting, she also thought it would be quite troublesome.
After all, their identities are... well, let's just say they're... well, let's just say they're not exactly ...
Rong Qingqing heard her sigh and asked, "What's wrong?"
"It's nothing." Shangguan Yanran shook her head, stared at her for a while, and then suddenly said, "Let everything take its natural course."
Rong Qingqing was completely baffled. "What do you mean by 'let nature take its course'?"
"Haha, I just said it casually. Let's go back and have some roasted corn. I've heard you say it's delicious, and my mouth is watering." Shangguan Yanran changed the subject.
"Let's go then." Rong Qingqing had no suspicions.
Rong Qingqing was somewhat surprised to return to the original barbecue spot.
Empress Situ Jin also came, accompanied by several female officials and their families. Rong Yiyi and her daughter also came, along with several civil officials, including Rong Shiqing.
Seeing Rong Qingqing return carrying a pile of ingredients, Rong Yiyi covered the smile on her lips with a handkerchief.
Even if Shangguan Yanran is on good terms with her, what good is it? Rong Qingqing is destined to be just a maid.
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