Rong took a look at the letter on the table, her expression clear. "I know exactly what Xiao Jingxi is planning. You came here at the request of Princess Yanbei. Is the Princess grateful to you?"
Ren Yaoqi: “…”
If Ren Yaoqi still said that she didn't understand, then she was just pretending to be stupid. Unfortunately, being too smart was not good either, and she couldn't pretend anymore.
Xiao Jingxi...
She didn't expect that he took such a big detour just to make the Yanbei Palace owe her a big favor and make the princess feel grateful to her.
Putting aside other things, it is impossible for Ren Yaoqi not to be moved by this kind of sincerity.
Rong looked at Ren Yaoqi and smiled faintly. "He not only used this opportunity to express his feelings to us, but also let the King and Princess of Yanbei know that you're more than just the daughter of a merchant. If the court and Yanbei ever reach a critical stalemate, the Xian Palace behind you could influence the situation. This way, you're far more valuable than the women forced upon him by the court, or those seemingly glamorous women from Yanbei who are actually dependent on the Yanbei Palace for their so-called aristocratic families."
Ren Yaoqi: “…”
Rong sighed and smiled, "To be able to take advantage of the current situation and steer it in the direction he wants, this young man is truly remarkable! Even I have to admire him. It's just a pity... if he were a healthy man... ah! That's why they say no one is perfect."
Rong Shi didn't shy away from discussing these matters with Ren Yaoqi. She had experienced a lot in her life, and she saw many things more clearly than others. Perhaps it was her daughter's marriage that made her hope that Yaoqi would find someone truly suitable.
Ren Yaoqi looked a little strange when he heard this.
She recalled the time in the carriage when Xiao Jingxi told her that he wasn't as weak as she thought. Of course, Ren Yaoqi didn't intend to tell Rong Shi about this.
Afterwards, the grandfather and grandson talked about other things. Ren Yaoqi was now relieved about Xiao Jingxi's situation, so he was happy to chat with Rong.
When talking about the Lei family, Rong said, "The Lei family's mourning period has passed, and recently the Lei family's door has been almost knocked down by matchmakers. However, the head of the Lei family doesn't seem to be in a hurry to remarry. Are you and Yaohua familiar with the child of the Lei family?"
Ren Yaoqi said, "I've met her a few times. Pan'er is very innocent and cute. My sister and I both like her very much."
Rong Shi held the tea bowl in hand and mused, "Lei Ting is a young man who is calm, steady, and not impetuous. This is rare. He's still young and may not have the experience of those old foxes, but when the opportunity arises and he can hone his skills for a few years or even decades, the Lei family will definitely achieve something under his leadership. As for the Lei family's legitimacy... speaking of it, how many true aristocratic families are there in Yanbei? If the Xiao family recognizes you, then you are one."
Ren Yaoqi didn't expect Rong's evaluation of Lei Ting to be so high, and couldn't help but be surprised.
Rong saw this and said with a smile, "A few days ago, your grandfather and uncle were out, and their carriage bumped into his. It wasn't his fault, but he took the initiative to come forward and apologize, letting your grandfather's carriage go first. He even had someone prepare a gift as an apology afterwards. Yan Bei wondered how many young men of his age could be so calm?"
The Xian Prince's Palace was in an awkward position in Yanbei, with few willing to associate with it. Naturally, the Xian Prince's Palace was content to live a secluded existence. If anyone were to collide with the Xian Prince's carriage, they would simply crash into it, rather than act with the thoughtfulness of Lei Ting. Rong Shi had seen the world's ups and downs, so seeing Lei Ting act this way was a matter of course.
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