Xiao Zhen was savoring the tea that Rong Qingqing had personally poured for him, and he truly felt that the tea his daughter poured for him was just different.
He had never tasted such sweet and fragrant tea before.
Upon hearing Xie Jingxuan's words, she looked up and sized him up.
Seeing his refined and polite manner, she didn't make things difficult for him, but said, "Your sister didn't offend me. If she had, it wouldn't have mattered. But Qingqing is my daughter. I cherish her dearly. How dare she offend and insult her? You can scold me, but my daughter is not someone you can scold. So I cannot tolerate this. If I don't teach her a lesson, she will have a sense of impunity and will do it again next time."
Xie Jingxuan was speechless upon hearing this.
He knew Xie Jingyi's personality all too well, having grown up with her.
But no matter how bad Xie Jingyi was, she was still his only sister, and he couldn't just sit idly by. So he solemnly promised, "If Your Highness can spare her this time, I swear on my honor that if she is just as unreliable next time, Your Highness won't even need to lift a finger. I will personally discipline her and take care of her."
Xiao Zhen didn't want to make things difficult for a junior. Seeing that he had gone this far, he looked at Rong Qingqing and asked in a questioning tone, "What do you think, Qingqing? That girl's words were really rude and disgusting. If you don't want to forgive her, I will send her far away so that she can never come to your side again."
Rong Qingqing felt a warmth in her heart. This feeling of being protected and supported by her elders made her very happy and touched.
She originally didn't want to care about Xie Jingyi's life or death, but she couldn't ignore Xie Jingxuan's pleading look. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Since Second Master has vouched for Third Miss, then this matter can be let go. But next time, if she speaks so rudely and tries to cause me trouble, don't blame me for dealing with her." If Xiao Zhen hadn't suddenly appeared and taught Xie Jingyi a lesson, she would have taught her a lesson based on what she had said earlier.
Xie Jingxuan felt relieved and bowed to her. "Thank you for your magnanimity, Madam, for forgiving Xie Jingyi. I promise you that I will teach her a lesson. If she does it again, you can beat her to death, and I will not say anything more."
Upon hearing this, Rong Qingqing sighed inwardly. Xie Jingxuan and Xie Jingyi didn't usually get along, but in this crucial moment, he was still willing to plead for her, which showed that he actually valued family ties.
“Father.” She looked at Xiao Zhen.
Xiao Zhen understood and instructed the person outside, "Zhou Peng, that's enough."
As soon as he finished speaking, the sound of beating outside stopped, but Xie Jingyi's screams and wails grew louder and louder.
Xie Jingxuan's face was somewhat dark. He nodded to the group and then walked out.
A short while later, Xie Jingyi's wailing and cursing suddenly disappeared.
If Rong Qingqing went out to see, she would know that Xie Jingyi's mouth was stuffed with a smelly sock by Xie Jingxuan.
Xie Jingyi was already beaten until her skin was torn and bleeding, and now she fainted. It was unclear whether she was overcome by anger or by the smell.
Xie Jingxuan summoned two old women and took Xie Jingyi back to her Qiulu Garden.
After Xie Jingxuan and his sister left the front hall, the room fell silent.
Seeing the two men sitting quietly drinking tea, Rong Qingqing broke the silence, "It's already noon. I'll have the kitchen prepare some dishes and send them over so we can all have lunch together."
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