She was already on edge, and when she was suddenly patted on the shoulder, she was startled and about to scream when the person quickly covered her mouth and dragged her to the flower wall next to her.
The light was dim under the flower wall, and Rong Qingqing couldn't see the other person's face clearly for a moment. She thought she had encountered a pervert and was so frightened that her face turned pale. Just as she was about to bite the other person's hand, the person pressed her tightly against the wall behind her and said in a low, impatient voice, "It's me!"
Upon hearing that familiar voice, Rong Qingqing blinked, feeling relieved. She looked up and saw that it was indeed Xie Jingrun.
She made a few "mmm" sounds, signaling him to let go of her.
Xie Jingrun paused, then released her hand. The dampness in his palm made him feel uneasy. He stared at her with a dark look in his eyes. "How are you? Did the Empress give you any trouble?"
Rong Qingqing was oblivious to his strange behavior and was breathing in the fresh air when she heard him. She immediately forgot that he was still next to her and wondered if he was waiting here because he was worried about her.
A complex feeling welled up inside her, and her voice unconsciously softened, "I'm fine, the Empress didn't make things difficult for me."
Xie Jingrun asked with some suspicion, "Are you really alright?"
"Really." Rong Qingqing met the man's concerned gaze, thought for a moment, and explained, "Her Majesty the Empress doesn't like timid people. Someone as stupid as me, she wouldn't even want to say a few more words to me, so why would she make things difficult for me?"
Upon hearing this, Xie Jingrun instantly understood, and a smile played on his lips. "Not too stupid!"
Rong Qingqing rolled her eyes at him. "Yes, you're the smartest, okay?"
"Not convinced?" Xie Jingrun lifted her chin, his gaze unable to stay on her tender pink lips.
When Rong Qingqing noticed his gaze, her breath hitched. She then realized that the two of them were standing far too close. In addition, the vines hanging down from the wall made the light somewhat dim, adding to the ambiguous atmosphere.
She was feeling a little dizzy, perhaps because she was too tired today.
It wasn't until the man's handsome nose touched hers that she snapped out of her daze, pushed him away with all her might, and said, "I...I have to go back now." With that, she hurriedly ran away without looking back.
Xie Jingrun's eyes darkened as he watched the woman run away.
He leaned against the wall, calmed his breathing, and then walked out from under the flowering tree.
He looked at the sky and frowned. Why wasn't it dark yet?
Thinking of Rong Qingqing's invitation to him that evening outside the villa, a hint of anticipation flickered in his eyes.
When Rong Qingqing arrived at the courtyard where her subjects lived, her heart was still pounding.
Thinking about what had just happened, she bit her lip, her face burning and flushed.
That jerk Xie Jingrun actually tried to take advantage of her...
"Qingqing".
Just then, Shangguan Yanran's voice suddenly rang out, pulling her back from her wandering thoughts.
"Yanran, what are you doing here?" She composed herself and went to greet her.
"I was a little worried about you. Are you alright?" Shangguan Yanran looked her over with concern.
Rong Qingqing felt a warmth in her heart. "I'm fine."
"That's good." Shangguan Yanran breathed a sigh of relief. "But why is your face so red?"
"Really?" Rong Qingqing touched her face guiltily, then took her arm and changed the subject, "Let's sit in my courtyard."
“Okay.” Shangguan Yanran readily agreed.
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