Rong Qingqing remained silent.
Feng Xin was right. Emperor Zhaojing and the Empress Dowager both wanted to give Xie Jingrun women. That's why they specially held this plum blossom banquet today, gathering noble ladies from prominent families here, so that Xie Jingrun could choose a woman he liked from among them.
If he refuses today, what about tomorrow?
For every Huayin, there will be a second.
There were countless women who wanted to enter the palace.
If she becomes one of them in the future, will she be able to tolerate such annoyances?
She gazed at the distant sky, a look of bewilderment in her eyes.
After a moment, she sighed softly, "So, I'll just have to take it one step at a time."
She was about to turn around and talk to Feng Xin when she realized that Feng Xin's spot had been taken by a tall, handsome man.
She paused, slowly raising her head. When she met Xie Jingrun's gaze, she was both confused and surprised. "When did you arrive? Where is Feng Xin?"
"Fengxin said it was too cold and went back to sleep," Xie Jingrun said, looking down at her with a slight frown. "What were you thinking about just now, so engrossed?"
"I wasn't thinking about anything." Rong Qingqing shook her head. "By the way, has Yanran left the palace? Did the Empress Dowager make things difficult for her?"
Xie Jingrun looked at her unhappily, "In your heart, Shangguan Yanran seems to be more important than me." He immediately asked Shangguan Yanran whether she had him in her heart or not.
Rong Qingqing's lips twitched slightly. "Yanran is my good friend, of course she's important."
"And what about me?"
"Of course you're important too," Rong Qingqing said softly, pursing her lips.
Xie Jingrun's lips curled slightly, but he quickly regained his composure and asked, "Is she more important, or am I?"
Rong Qingqing: "..."
She glanced at him indifferently, finding his question utterly childish, and decided not to answer, so she turned and walked away.
Xie Jingrun felt a sudden displeasure when he saw that she refused to answer.
Could it be that in her heart, Shangguan Yanran is more important than herself?
The thought of this possibility clouded his eyes, and he grabbed her wrist, his voice domineering: "Tell me now!"
"I don't want to talk about it!" Rong Qingqing frowned, struggling to free her wrist from his grasp. "Let go!"
Seeing the girl's annoyed expression, Xie Jingrun had no choice but to let go, but his eyes were fixed on her with unwavering clarity, as if he could see into her heart.
"You're in a bad mood, but who upset you?"
“Nobody provoked me.” Rong Qingqing rubbed her wrist, looking at him in surprise, not understanding why he would think that way.
"Then why are you in a bad mood?" Xie Jingrun pressed on relentlessly.
Rong Qingqing rubbed her temples and suddenly said, "You're the one who offended me."
Xie Jingrun was taken aback. "How did I offend you?"
"Because you're annoying." Rong Qingqing gave him a push without any politeness.
"So what are your plans?" Xie Jingrun took the opportunity to grasp her smooth hand.
Rong Qingqing tried to pull her hand away, but couldn't. She said angrily, "I want to bite you."
"Hmm? Oh." Xie Jingrun held out his arm to her. "Then you can bite it."
Rong Qingqing grabbed his hand, looking at him mischievously, "Really?"
Xie Jingrun's expression softened, his eyes filled with affection, and he nodded, "Mm."
Rong Qingqing held his arm, unsure of where to begin.
Xie Jingrun didn't think she would really bite him, so he said confidently, "Hurry up, or you'll miss your chance."
As soon as he finished speaking, a sharp pain suddenly shot through his fingertips.
He grunted and stared at her in astonishment, "You..." His voice trailed off.
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