Thinking of this, she calmed down. Even though the guards were holding her up, she didn't struggle. Instead, she instructed Xiao Tao, who was about to cry behind her, "Xiao Tao, I promised the Marquis that I would cook him something delicious for lunch. If the Marquis asks me about it later, you should tell him that the Seventh Princess wants to teach me something, so he should just make do with the cook's food for today."
"Yes, Miss." Xiao Tao's hands were clenched tightly in her sleeves, trying to appear calm. She wasn't stupid. The Seventh Princess was deeply favored by the Empress. If her mistress resisted, it would only arouse her greater dissatisfaction, and the mistress would suffer in the end. The only way now was to hope that the Seventh Princess would have some consideration for the Marquis and release her mistress.
If the princess is unwilling to release the person, she will have no choice but to seek help from the marquis.
Upon hearing Rong Qingqing's words, Feng Xin's expression changed. She took two steps forward, pinched Rong Qingqing's face, and squinted, saying, "Xie Jingrun still eats your cooking?"
Seeing her strong reaction, Rong Qingqing vaguely understood something. How could she have forgotten? It was mentioned in the original book that the Seventh Princess Feng Xin greatly admired Xie Jingrun, but after learning that Xie Jingrun was actually her half-brother, she went completely mad.
So, she came to cause trouble for me today because of Xie Jingrun? Does she think that I have something going on with Xie Jingrun?
Thinking of this, a black line appeared on her forehead, but she already had a plan in mind.
“Exactly. I happen to know how to cook a few dishes. After the Marquis tasted them once, he couldn’t forget them and insisted that I cook for him for every meal. Just now, I was thinking about which dishes to make for lunch.” At this point, she sighed and said helplessly, “In the Marquis’s mansion, my status is the same as that of a cook. Alas, I, a proper old lady, am being ordered around by a servant.”
Upon hearing this, Feng Xin's heart skipped a beat, and she released her grip. "Is that really true?"
“If the princess doesn’t believe me, she can go and ask the servants in the Marquis’s mansion.” Rong Qingqing said with great worry, “Our Marquis has very picky tastes. Too salty or too bland, he won’t eat. The cook has never been able to get his taste right and has been scolded a lot. The dishes I make are barely to his liking.”
Xie Jingrun, who was far away in the Zhenfu Division, suddenly felt a twitch in the corner of his eye.
Who is smearing him behind his back?
Upon hearing this, Feng Xin had an idea and said to the guards, "Why haven't you released Old Madam Xie yet?"
"Yes!" The guard immediately released Rong Qingqing.
Upon hearing Feng Xin's address, Rong Qingqing's lips twitched. This spoiled princess's face changed faster than flipping through a book.
She rubbed her wrist, which had been gripped sore by the guard.
Seeing that she was alright, Xiao Tao immediately rushed over and supported her arm. "Miss, are you alright?"
"I'm fine, don't worry." Rong Qingqing gave her a reassuring look. "The Seventh Princess is a reasonable person and won't lecture people without knowing the facts."
Upon hearing this, Feng Xin stepped forward and affectionately took Rong Qingqing's other arm. "Qingqing, the flower banquet at the Prime Minister's residence isn't very fun. Let me take you somewhere else to play." Her words were polite, but her actions were anything but. She took Rong Qingqing's hand and walked outside.
"But I promised Yanran I would go to the Prime Minister's residence to admire the flowers." Rong Qingqing looked troubled.
Feng Xin frowned. "It's just a few broken flowers, what's there to see? I'll take you to a more fun place."
Rong Qingqing was speechless. What was this little princess thinking?
"Then I should tell Yanran first, otherwise it would be too impolite."
"Xiao Dezi, go and tell Shangguan Yanran that Rong Qingqing has gone to play with me and won't be attending the flower viewing banquet today. Let her have fun on her own," Feng Xin instructed the little eunuch beside her.
"Yes." Xiao Dezi immediately accepted the order and left.
Rong Qingqing: "..."
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