Ren Yaoqi couldn't figure out what was going on, so he just said hello and went back to Rong's side obediently.
Xiao Jingxi did not sit in Baoping Hutong for too long. After half a cup of tea, he asked to leave.
Although Li Gan treated Xiao Jingxi well, he didn't personally see him off; he only stood up and walked a few steps with him. Ren Yaoqi, a woman, couldn't see off a male guest, so since Xiao Jingxi hadn't mentioned he was looking for her, she happily kept silent.
Before leaving, Xiao Jingxi glanced at Ren Yaoqi, smiled slightly, and turned to walk out.
Ren Yaoqi, however, was having a headache. She was a person who loved to think, and when she met someone as perceptive as Xiao Jingxi, she inevitably overthought every one of his normal or unusual looks and movements. However, she was still confused.
"Qi'er, are you familiar with the second young master Xiao?" Rong asked suddenly.
Ren Yaoqi came back to his senses and saw that Li Gan and Rong had already sat down. Their expressions were no different from usual, and Rong seemed to be asking casually.
"I've met her a few times because of the princess." Ren Yaoqi chose a safer answer. It wasn't that she didn't trust the Rong family, but she was still a woman after all, and she was afraid that if she told them some things, they would overthink or worry.
Rong nodded thoughtfully, "I think so." After a pause, "But it's okay for you to be on good terms with the princess. It's best for Second Young Master Xiao to avoid suspicion when necessary."
Ren Yaoqi looked at Rong, and Rong's eyes did not show any displeasure or suspicion, but only pity and worry.
Ren Yaoqi understood Rong's intentions. They were simply worried that she would suffer. Xiao Jingxi's status was too high for her. If anything were to get out, she would be the only one to suffer.
Although she didn't know why Rong Shi could see that she and Xiao Jingxi were once again involved, Ren Yaoqi still nodded and said, "I understand, Grandma."
Rong touched her head and finally sighed.
However, Ren Yaoqi was ultimately unable to fulfill Rong's instructions.
After she came out from Rong's place, she asked Xiangqin to go to the backyard to arrange the carriage as she was going out.
Ren Yaoqi was going out to meet Mrs. Luo.
After leaving Baoping Hutong, Ren Yaoqi told Xia Sheng, the driver, to go to the address Zhu Ruomei had given her. She did have a lot more freedom at her maternal grandparents' house, and although Rong Shi was worried about her, she didn't stop her since Xia Sheng was with her.
In general, Rong was actually very indulgent to her and would grant her every request.
Zhu Ruomei's courtyard is neither far nor near from Baoping Hutong. Although this area is also a crisscross of alleys, it is much more lively and noisy than Baoping Hutong, and everywhere reveals a kind of atmosphere of life from the city.
Xiangqin, the maid who had grown up in the Ren family's manor and manor, was unusually quiet, but her occasional glances out the window betrayed a hint of unease. Meanwhile, the young Pingguo sat beside Ren Yaoqi, expressionless and composed. Ren Yaoqi had recently assigned Pingguo numerous tasks that couldn't be shared with others. While not particularly bright, she had been well-seasoned, and most importantly, obedient.
"Miss, where are we going?" Xiang Qin asked.
Ren Yaoqi saw that she was uneasy, so he comforted her: "Go see someone and then come back."
Xiang Qin seemed to want to ask something, but finally held back and just said, "Miss, it sounds a bit messy here. You are a precious person, so don't scare you."
"This is Yunyang City, don't worry." Ren Yaoqi said with a smile.
Yunyang City is the territory of the Yanbei Palace. There are many Yanbei soldiers stationed here, so although the city is not so dangerous that people cannot lock their doors at night, the public security is generally good.
In her previous life, Ren Yaoqi had followed Mr. Pei out of Kyoto after his exile, and she'd experienced quite a bit along the way. She was no longer the confined woman of the boudoir. While she hadn't endured great hardship, she had experienced the world and wasn't afraid to leave the house.
Finally, the carriage stopped in front of a red-painted Ruyi door. As soon as the carriage stopped, the door creaked open, and Zhu Ruomei appeared at the door.
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