Xie Jingrun, who had already walked ahead, darkened his handsome face and said to Emperor Zhaojing, "Didn't you want to have a meal? Why bother arguing with her?"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Zhaojing showed no anger. Instead, he looked at him with affection and said, "Xingxiu, this is where you went wrong. You met a familiar young lady, so why didn't you introduce her to me?" Then, he took it upon himself to say to Rong Qingqing, "Since we've met, why don't you sit down with me, young lady?"
Rong Qingqing was immediately in a dilemma.
She was certain that the old man in front of her was Xie Jingrun's biological father, the Zhaojing Emperor.
She didn't have the guts to refuse the emperor, but Xie Jingrun was not someone to be trifled with either.
Just as she was about to politely refuse, Emperor Zhaojing suddenly reached out his hand to her, "Come on, come on, let's sit together."
However, before he could touch her arm, Xie Jingrun suddenly walked over and stood between the two of them.
Emperor Zhaojing was taken aback, thinking he understood something. He winked at Rong Qingqing and said with a smile, "This kid is jealous." He had only wanted to tug at the girl's sleeve, so why was the kid reacting so strongly?
Rong Qingqing was also somewhat surprised by Xie Jingrun's behavior, but she could not agree with what Emperor Zhaojing said.
How could a ruthless villain like Xie Jingrun possibly be jealous?
Besides, there's nothing between the two of them.
Xie Jingrun's face had darkened completely, and he frowned as he said, "Don't make wild guesses, it's not what you think."
Emperor Zhaojing neither agreed nor disagreed with his words, but looking at his tall and handsome figure, he felt gratified.
He had been worried that the boy wouldn't understand, but it seems he was overthinking it.
Thinking about it, his gaze towards Rong Qingqing became even gentler. A woman who could enlighten a cultivator was truly rare.
"Young lady, didn't you say this restaurant is yours? Then please recommend some delicious dishes to us, I'm starving."
Upon hearing this, Rong Qingqing could no longer refuse.
"Please, both of you, go upstairs to the private room first."
Just then, Manager Xu walked over, glanced at Xie Jingrun and Emperor Zhaojing, and asked Rong Qingqing, "Does Miss have any instructions?"
"You've come at the right time. These two guests are here for a meal. Why don't you introduce them to some delicious dishes? I'll head back now," Rong Qingqing said.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Zhaojing frowned and said in a deep voice, "I want you to introduce us, not anyone else."
Upon hearing this, Manager Xu became somewhat displeased. What did this old man take their young lady for?
But being well-trained and used to serving guests, Manager Xu remained calm and even said politely, "Sir, this is our young lady. She is not responsible for serving guests in the restaurant. Please forgive her. Let me introduce the dishes to you two."
"No, I want her here." Emperor Zhaojing said firmly, looking at Xie Jingrun, "Xingxiu, you handle it." After saying that, he put his hands behind his back and went upstairs first.
Xie Jingrun frowned and glanced at Rong Qingqing, "What are you still standing there for? If you don't want to lose your head, hurry up and go upstairs."
Shopkeeper Xu frowned, "Young master, what's wrong with you...?"
Rong Qingqing quickly interrupted him, "Uncle Xu, you go ahead and get busy. I can handle things here."
"But..." Manager Xu was worried when he saw Xie Jingrun's unfriendly expression.
"It's alright, this is our Marquis Weiyuan, he's one of us, don't worry," Rong Qingqing said.
Upon hearing this, Manager Xu was somewhat surprised, but he didn't say anything more and withdrew.
Rong Qingqing looked at Xie Jingrun and made a gesture, "My lord, please come upstairs."
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