She sat up suddenly, her dark eyes staring straight into Madam Xin's.
That one glance seemed to be able to see through all the vanity in this world.
Mrs. Xin was startled and leaned back subconsciously.
She quickly realized that the distance between them was still very far, but the pounding of her heart reminded her of her uneasiness and fear.
She opened her mouth and wanted to say something, but found her throat tight and she couldn't utter a word for a moment.
The girl in front of him raised the corners of her beautiful lips. Her already stunning face was filled with a brilliant smile, but her dark eyes were filled with a coldness.
"Liuli, show the guests out!"
She leaned her soft body back on the chaise longue and picked up another bunch of grapes to eat.
The deep purple and pink complement each other, just like a most blushing painting by a painter, which makes people linger and unwilling to look away.
Liuli still had a smile on her face as she walked over: "Mrs. Xin, please."
Mrs. Xin's legs went weak, she didn't know if it was because of kneeling or because of fear.
She got up with difficulty, not daring to stay any longer. She had to go back as soon as possible to discuss countermeasures with her husband.
However, remembering the purpose of her entry into the palace, she suppressed her fear and stopped.
"The noble lady is my cousin from my mother's family. Something happened to her, and her family is very worried. Could you please ask Your Majesty for mercy? My cousin has always been kind and gentle, and I don't think she meant to offend Your Majesty."
"Is that what the Ru family told you? Did the noble Ru offend His Majesty?"
Xin Guoguo gave her a strange look.
He smiled at her puzzled look.
"Mrs. Xin, you'd better go back and ask clearly, otherwise you'll be used as a pawn and end up dying without knowing how!"
Mrs. Xin walked out of Yong'an Palace in a daze, and what kept echoing in her mind was Xin Guoguo's smile that seemed sympathetic yet sarcastic.
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