She thought that after she said those words, Rong Qingqing would at least be ashamed and indignant, but she was wrong. This young empress had a thicker skin than she had imagined.
Instead of showing any shame or indignation, she was able to launch a sharp rebuttal.
Thinking of this, Princess Huaiyin felt a surge of anger.
Bah, vixen! A seductive vixen who only knows how to use her looks to please men, what's with her arrogance?
Princess Huaiyin cursed inwardly, glancing at the Empress Dowager with a hint of grievance, hoping she would stand up for her.
However, the Empress Dowager did not speak.
She originally intended to take the opportunity to reprimand Rong Qingqing, but Rong Qingqing's words just now made her unable to speak.
She said that Huaiyin still remembered that she was an elder, and then bluntly said that what business was it of hers with her and the emperor's private affairs?
If she speaks again, she will lose face.
As elders, it's indeed inappropriate to interfere too much in the private affairs of younger generations.
What's more, there's a difference of two generations between them.
Although she couldn't act like an elder and lecture Rong Qingqing, she simply couldn't remain silent about this matter.
Therefore, after a moment of silence, the Empress Dowager softened her expression and said in a lecturing tone, "Although this is a private matter between you and the Emperor, the Emperor's health is related to the stability of the country. As the Empress, you should consider the Emperor's health more." She paused, glanced at her, and added, "When it's time to offer advice, you should do so more often."
Rong Qingqing lowered her brows and eyes, "Your Majesty, I understand." She sneered inwardly. Who was it that was desperately trying to stuff women into the harem? How could Xie Jingrun, with only her as his woman, be so exhausted by her? Did this mother and daughter think she was some vixen who only sought to exploit men?
Ha, that's giving her too much credit!
However, she also knew that the Empress Dowager disliked her and was just using this as an excuse to warn her.
Seeing that she had lowered her head and looked submissive, the Empress Dowager felt relieved.
"Let's go then."
"Respectfully seeing off the Empress Dowager!" Rong Qingqing said at the opportune moment.
The Empress Dowager paused, looked at her incredulously, and said somewhat impatiently, "Didn't you understand what I said? You must accompany me on this trip."
Rong Qingqing smiled and said, "I would like to accompany the Empress Dowager, but I'm afraid it might delay her schedule..."
"You don't have to walk there, so what's with all this talk about delays? Just go now," the Empress Dowager said, leaving no room for argument.
Rong Qingqing took a deep breath and put on a bright smile. "Yes." She was about to wink at Xiao Tao when the Empress Dowager suddenly said, "This maid will come with you to serve you. You don't need to bring any clothes; I've already had them prepared for you."
Well, she's even blocked her escape route.
Rong Qingqing glanced at her, becoming even more certain that the old woman had no good intentions.
The Empress Dowager glanced at her, then suddenly said, "Empress, come and help me."
Feng Xin immediately said, "But my sister-in-law isn't feeling well, so I'll do it..."
He swallowed the rest of his words under the stern gaze of the Empress Dowager.
The royal grandmother is so scary!
The Empress Dowager softened her expression. "You clumsy girl, you can't even walk steadily, how can you help me?" With that, she beckoned to Rong Qingqing, "Empress, come here."
Feng Xin pursed her lips. When did she ever become unsteady on her feet?
This old... Empress Dowager is truly unreasonable.
She glanced at Rong Qingqing with some concern.
Rong Qingqing gave her a reassuring look, then walked over to the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager was satisfied and reached out her aged hand to place it on the back of her hand.
Rong Qingqing supported her hand as they walked out, reminding her from time to time, "Empress Dowager, watch your step..."
"There are steps here..."
"There's a pebble here, don't step on it..."
Hearing her concerned tone, the Empress Dowager looked at her suspiciously.
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