Thinking of this, he couldn't help but show a smug and excited expression. Liu Piaorou naturally couldn't see it, but Qin Qing and Xiao Lian behind her saw it clearly! Especially Xiao Lian, whose face was almost bursting with uncontrollable anger. Without saying a word, she rushed forward, pulled the two apart, and began to...
"Young master, what are you doing? Aren't you afraid of damaging Miss's reputation by behaving like this in public? Not to mention you've arrived late and delayed your journey. My young lady is just kind-hearted and embarrassed, but how can you be so dissolute? Is this what the master wants you to study?"
A barrage of accusations and insults, delivered without a single swear word, immediately darkened Liu Qing's face. Yet, what she said seemed to have nothing to refute. The gazes of those around her only fueled her shame and anger, and she couldn't help but rebuke them.
"How dare you! What is the relationship between me and Rou'er? What right do you, a mere maid, have to interfere? Besides, we are completely innocent, and I have a clear conscience. What are you trying to achieve by saying this?"
With a few words, he pointed the finger at Xiaolian, while portraying himself as a paragon of virtue, as if he hadn't done anything wrong at all.
Xiao Lian's face turned red with anger. Just as she was about to retort, she was stopped and scolded by Liu Piaorou, whose tone was quite stern.
"Xiao Lian, what are you doing?"
Seeing that her young mistress didn't help her at all, but instead joined in the blame, Xiaolian felt even angrier, but even more heartbroken.
"Miss, I'm not wrong. Look at the servants around us. So many eyes are watching. Do you know what the consequences will be if this gets out?"
Liu Piaorou seemed to have just realized what was happening and subconsciously looked around, only to meet the evasive and shifty eyes of the servants. In an instant, shame, anger, and confusion rushed to her head. She had actually forgotten that she and the prince were still siblings. If word got out about their embrace just now, her reputation would be ruined!
Whether it was regret or something else, her face turned pale instantly, and she subconsciously cast a pleading look at Liu Qing. She was only fifteen years old and had been protected so thoroughly since childhood that she had never thought about such things.
Liu Qing quickly received her request for help, and a surge of confidence welled up within him. He then adopted the imposing manner of a host and spoke authoritatively.
"If word gets out about what happened today, I will not let you off!"
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately knelt down and agreed. Liu Piaorou also breathed a slight sigh of relief and looked at Liu Qing with admiration.
Seeing Liu Qing's smugness and Liu Piaorou's cluelessness, Qin Qing finally sighed.
"Young Master, what are you saying? What happened today? Why are you afraid of it getting out? Just now, it was just that you were weak and almost fell, and Miss helped you up. This is such a respectful and proper thing to do. There's no need to talk about it in such a sordid way."
Upon hearing this, everyone's gaze involuntarily turned to the woman whose face was covered with coarse cloth...
Liu Piaorou was slightly taken aback, but quickly realized what she meant. A look of joy appeared on her face, and she nodded repeatedly. Xiaolian also realized what she meant and quickly shut her mouth...
Liu Qing's face darkened immediately, and he looked at Qin Qing with a gloomy and surprised gaze.
Who are you?
Seemingly not expecting anyone to realize his thoughts so quickly, some people's mouths, the more you try to shut them up, the more they will talk about it, not to mention there are quite a few people watching the Grand Tutor's mansion! Once the rumors escalate, even if the Grand Tutor and his wife are unwilling to marry their only daughter to him, they will have no choice but to do so!
This was the constraint placed on women in ancient times! Besides rules and chastity, the most important thing was reputation.
Seeing that he was staring at her, Qin Qing coughed lightly and then said.
"Old lady Qin Qing greets young master... I am the pastry chef hired by young lady!"
Liu Qing pursed his lips slightly, glanced at her casually, and quickly looked away. His heart was beating slightly faster. For some reason, the moment he met the old woman's eyes, he felt a sense of tension and foreboding.
At one of the entrances inside the complex... a beautiful woman dressed simply and elegantly watched all this quietly, her gaze turning to Qin Qing with admiration, and she couldn't help but smile.
"The pastry chef that Rou'er found is quite extraordinary..."
Upon hearing this, Momo behind him also glanced at Qin Qing, her gaze somewhat complicated.
"But in a place like the capital, where people devour each other without spitting out the bones, such people would probably die the fastest."
The beautiful woman was taken aback, looked up at the girl in the light blue dress in the distance, and her expression gradually became serious.
"I just hope that person can protect Rou'er, then I can rest easy."
After saying that, she turned and went back into the house, showing no intention of seeing her biological daughter off.
The carriage finally set off, and Qin Qing, at Liu Piaorou's invitation, sat in the same carriage with her. This time, Xiao Lian was completely unprepared for what she had been doing before.
"Auntie, you're amazing! They say scholars wield their pens like knives, wounding people invisibly, but I never imagined you were even more powerful! The young master's face has turned black! Haha!"
After she finished speaking, Liu Piaorou quickly glared at her.
"Don't talk nonsense! My brother is only doing this for my own good!"
Xiaolian sighed helplessly.
"Miss, why don't you understand yet..."
Seeing that the two were about to start arguing again, Qin Qing quickly interjected.
"Xiao Lian, don't say such things..."
Seeing Qin Qing speak up for her again, Liu Piaorou snorted smugly at Xiao Lian. Xiao Lian looked at Qin Qing in surprise; she had just been mocking the young master, so why was she suddenly…
The next second, Qin Qing spoke with a serious expression.
"No matter what, Young Master Liu is still the master. How can you treat your master like that! Besides, you know what Miss is thinking. They are in love, and no matter how much we outsiders say, Miss won't listen. Why hurt the relationship between master and servant!"
Xiao Lian was stunned again. She really hadn't thought of it that way. Whenever she disapproved of Liu Qing's behavior, she would usually confront him directly. She never thought that this would hurt her relationship with the young lady.
Liu Piaorou was also taken aback. Qin Qing seemed to be on her side, but the implication in her words made her feel very awkward... (subtly implying that she was love-struck!)
Then, Qin Qing turned his gaze to Liu Piaorou and said somewhat embarrassedly.
"I know you don't like hearing these道理 (principles/truths), but there are some things I have to say. Women can be nourished by love, but love has an expiration date. Just like freshly cooked food smells delicious, but if left out for too long, it will definitely stink worse than shit! It might even get infested with maggots..."
Liu Piaorou was initially hesitant, but upon hearing this, she felt utterly disgusted. Her face changed color repeatedly as she thought about how her pure and innocent feelings would be described as being infested with maggots! She felt nauseous!
Xiao Lian couldn't help but look at Qin Qing, her skin crawling with goosebumps, and she felt disgusted looking at him.
"Auntie, your words are disgusting..."
Qin Qing smiled and shrugged indifferently.
"But it works very well, doesn't it?"
Upon hearing this, Xiaolian paused for a moment and looked at Liu Piaorou. Seeing that the other woman was pale and nauseous, a bad feeling instantly arose in her mind, and she couldn't help but worry!
Will her daughter start thinking of maggots whenever she sees a man from now on?
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