Upon hearing this, Rong Qingqing couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation. "I think so too."
Xie Jingrun frowned, looking at the longing expression on the girl's face, and couldn't help but pour cold water on her, "But at the same time, Suzhou is not safe either. The Xiongnu people's frequent raids on the border have made the people there unable to sleep peacefully. They have to worry about the Xiongnu invading every night. Moreover, there is a lot of sand there. As soon as you open your mouth, you will be covered in sand. In addition, the women there age quickly."
Despite being only eighteen years old, her face was covered in wrinkles, making her look no different from a seventy or eighty-year-old woman. He glanced at Rong Qingqing's smooth, delicate face, paused, and said, "Your skin is so delicate; I'm afraid if you stay there for half a month, your skin will become dark and ugly."
Rong Qingqing: "..."
She was shocked and looked at Xiao Zhen as if seeking confirmation.
Xiao Zhen: "..."
He almost spat out a mouthful of blood, glared angrily at Xie Jingrun, then coughed lightly and explained, "Qingqing, don't listen to his nonsense. He's never been to Suzhou and has no idea what the situation is there."
Rong Qingqing wanted to believe him, but what Xie Jingrun said wasn't entirely unreasonable.
As a strategically important border town, the weather and environment were already quite harsh, not to mention the ever-present threat of the Xiongnu, who were always ready to invade Daliang.
Xie Jingrun noticed the subtle changes on her face, a slight smile playing on his lips, and said, "Although I've never been to Suzhou, I know the situation there inside and out. Every word I say is true. If you don't believe me, you'll see when you get there."
Rong Qingqing knew that the Embroidered Uniform Guards were all over the world and were naturally familiar with the situation in Suzhou, so Xie Jingrun's words were probably not an exaggeration.
She subconsciously touched her face.
She does yearn for freedom, that's true, but at the same time, she also cares about her appearance. If the environment there is really that harsh, she might not be able to stand it.
Xiao Zhen could tell that Xie Jingrun's words had swayed her somewhat, and she couldn't help but feel annoyed by Xie Jingrun's meddling.
“Qingqing, Suzhou isn’t as bad as he says. Besides, if others can live here, why can’t we? It’s just that the environment is a bit worse, it’s nothing.”
Rong Qingqing wanted to agree, she didn't care, but when she thought of what Xie Jingrun had said, that his mouth was full of sand and that the women there aged quickly, she hesitated.
Just then, Xiao Tao brought in the dishes with her servants, and she quickly made an excuse to attend to them, avoiding Xiao Zhen's words.
Xie Jingrun looked at the woman pretending to be busy and a slight smile appeared on his lips.
This woman cherishes her appearance so much; knowing the harsh environment of Suzhou, she would surely want to leave.
Xiao Zhen knew that his daughter was already hesitant about the trip to Suzhou, and Xie Jingrun's words had probably made her want to back out, so he didn't want to force her.
Although Suzhou has become more and more prosperous and lively in recent years, it still can't compare to the capital. The girl is delicate and has always grown up in the capital. He was a little worried that she might not be able to adapt to going to Suzhou with him all of a sudden.
After the meal, he pondered for a moment and said gently to Rong Qingqing, "I'm returning to Suzhou tomorrow. I originally hoped you could come with me, but time is too short. It would be inappropriate for you to come with me tomorrow, so you should stay here for now. I'll take you back to the Prince of Su's residence to settle in a little while. If you ever want to go to Suzhou again, just send me a message and I'll send someone back to fetch you."
Upon hearing this, Rong Qingqing opened her mouth slightly, feeling a pang of guilt in her heart.
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