Upon hearing this, Xie Jingrun immediately thought of Old Madam Hua and Hua Yin, and understood. He said gloomily, "Have her come and talk to me directly."
"I already said," Rong Qingqing said, a slight smile playing on her lips. She then took his arm and asked, "You really have no plans to take a concubine?"
Xie Jingrun frowned and said unhappily, "Do you think I'm just ignoring what I say?"
Upon hearing this, Rong Qingqing felt a sweet warmth in her heart. She looked up at him with her beautiful eyes, which seemed to hold a pool of spring water, crystal clear.
Xie Jingrun was pleased by her appearance, pulled her into his arms, and sighed softly, "Having you is enough."
Rong Qingqing was somewhat moved, and she tiptoed and took the initiative to kiss him.
Xie Jingrun's heart fluttered. He placed his hand on her buttocks and lifted her up slightly to make it easier to kiss her.
Rong Qingqing was startled to realize that they were in the Imperial Garden and quickly tried to refuse. Fortunately, Xie Jingrun did not continue and put his arm around her waist, saying, "Let's go back. I haven't eaten yet."
"Huh?" Rong Qingqing was stunned.
"What do you mean, 'ah'?" Xie Jingrun pinched her cheek in annoyance. "As soon as I finished court, I found out you were in Shouning Palace, so I went straight there."
"Are you hungry?" she asked immediately, feeling somewhat guilty.
"Hmm, a little." Xie Jingrun thought for a moment, then held her fingers and said, "It's been a long time since I've had your cooking."
"I'll make it for you at noon," Rong Qingqing said readily.
The two walked hand in hand toward Yuxian Palace.
Unexpectedly, on their way back, they ran into Old Madam Hua and Hua Yin, who were preparing to leave the palace.
Upon seeing the two of them, Rong Qingqing frowned slightly, looking rather annoyed.
How come I run into them everywhere?
"Cousin?" Hua Yin took two steps forward with a hint of joy, looking at Xie Jingrun with gentle eyes.
Seeing this, Rong Qingqing felt very uncomfortable.
Is this someone coveting her man right in front of her?
Just as she was about to speak, Xie Jingrun pinched her fingers, and then she heard him say to Madam Hua, "Grandmother, my cousin has come of age. If you have no objections, I will arrange a marriage for her."
Upon hearing this, Hua Yin's face turned pale, her eyes widened, and she stared at Xie Jingrun in disbelief, her whole body on the verge of tears, swaying as if about to collapse.
Madam Hua was also greatly surprised, clearly not expecting Xie Jingrun to make such a decision.
She glanced at Rong Qingqing subconsciously.
Rong Qingqing neither dodged nor flinched, meeting her gaze directly into her eyes, and even smiled at her.
Old Madam Hua, her anger simmering inside, finally suppressed it after a long while and sighed, "Xingxiu, I know you've always doted on Yinyin, and it's all for her own good, but Yinyin's health isn't good, and I'm afraid no one will be willing to marry her..."
“Grandmother is overthinking it. My cousin’s health is not good, but it can be improved.” Xie Jingrun interrupted her. “Since Grandmother has no objection, I will have someone find a suitable marriage for my cousin.”
"This..." Just as Madam Hua was at a loss for words, Hua Yin, who was standing beside her, suddenly fell to the side.
"Yinyin—" Old Madam Hua was startled and hurriedly tried to help her up, but she was old and her movements were slow, so she couldn't help Hua Yin in time.
"Bang!"
Rong Qingqing felt a chill run down her spine.
Hua Yin collapsed to the ground.
Madam Hua was both shocked and pained. She glanced at Xie Jingrun, a hint of resentment in her eyes.
Xingxiu was not far from Yinyin, and he was agile. If he had helped her, Yinyin would not have fallen to the ground.
"Yinyin..." She knelt down with heartache and helped the unconscious Huayin up.
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