Rong Ning joined in for two reasons. First, she genuinely wanted to stand up for Xie Xizhu and show those who dared to bully her what was what.
Secondly, he intended to take this opportunity to once again show everyone in the Prime Minister's mansion his unusual favoritism towards Xie Xizhu, and even to intentionally push Xie Xizhu into the eye of the storm and the target of public criticism.
Therefore, Rong Ning did not rush to speak, but slowly reached out and gently but firmly helped Xie Xizhu up.
She ignored the others kneeling on the ground and made no attempt to signal them to get up.
Immediately afterwards, her icy gaze swept over the girls behind her like a sharp blade.
She must have seen these young ladies when she entered the mansion yesterday, but it was only a fleeting glance, and she didn't remember them much.
Although Rong Ning had met them before, they had not exchanged a single word, so she knew nothing about their identities.
But we don't need to worry about these things; they won't stop her from causing trouble.
Her cold gaze swept quickly across everyone present like a sharp arrow, then her lips parted slightly, and a chilling voice rang out, "Who was it that dared to make such a loud and unruly noise in Miss Xizhu's courtyard just now?"
Everyone was clearly surprised that Rong Ning would launch an attack as soon as she appeared, and they couldn't figure out what her purpose was. Therefore, no one dared to answer her questions easily.
The courtyard was so quiet it was almost eerie; you could hear a pin drop.
Time passed by, and the atmosphere grew increasingly heavy and oppressive.
Just then, Ah Ying's bright eyes darted around quickly, and she realized that this was the time for her to step in.
Without hesitation, she took a step forward, then raised her voice and shouted sternly, "Our Highness is questioning you! Have you all become mute? Answer the truth at once!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Rong Ning looked at her, raised her eyebrows, and told her with her eyes that she had been too fierce just now, and the little girl was now even more scared and dared not speak.
Seeing the pale faces of the girls in the courtyard, Rong Ning was helpless. But she had already put on an imposing aura and couldn't take it back, so she didn't say anything. She just quietly watched them, releasing her pressure to see if the girls could withstand it.
"Your Highness..." Xie Xizhu finally broke the silence. She gently opened her lips and said softly, "Just now, it was indeed a few of us sisters playing around here. It's just that Your Highness happened to pass by and didn't see the whole story, which led to your misunderstanding."
Upon hearing Xie Xizhu's explanation, Rong Ning couldn't help but raise her eyebrows.
"Playing around?"
"Misunderstand?"
Rong Ning asked again, her gaze fixed on Xie Xizhu, a hint of coldness in her eyes.
But her tone remained gentle as she slowly said, "Miss Xizhu, I have an older brother and an older sister, and several younger brothers and sisters."
On ordinary days, we brothers and sisters naturally have many scenes of playing and joking with each other.
But I have never seen anyone dare to yell at my elder sister and the Crown Prince like this before.
I wonder if it's because I'm too ignorant and shallow, or if there's something else going on?
Miss Xizhu, and everyone present, could you kindly answer my questions?
As soon as these words were spoken, Xie Xizhu instantly understood that Rong Ning would definitely not let today's matter rest so easily.
In the early morning, I suddenly felt unwell and was unable to go to my grandmother's courtyard to pay my respects.
However, the news that Rong Ning had punished her second aunt in her grandmother's courtyard that morning still reached here.
If it weren't for this reason, why would these usually well-behaved younger sisters swarm into her yard and chatter incessantly?
At this moment, Xie Xizhu felt utterly exhausted and even had the thought of giving up everything and no longer caring about anything.
After all, the current chaotic situation is truly a headache.
But deep down she was also very clear that if she let Rong Ning escalate the situation, it would only bring her more trouble and adverse effects in the end.
Thinking of this, Xie Xizhu couldn't help but sigh deeply, her brows furrowing as she fell into deep thought...
After a long while, she took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled, as if she wanted to expel all the troubles in her heart with this breath.
She said helplessly, "Your Highness, please forgive my embarrassment. I thought this was just a trivial matter between us, and I was really embarrassed to let Your Highness see such an unpleasant scene. That's why I explained it to you in this way."
Ultimately, however, the younger sisters are still young and don't quite understand things.
The reason they were arguing with me just now was actually because of some trivial matters.
Once everyone's pent-up anger dissipates, the sisters will naturally be able to reconcile and be as harmonious as before.
Therefore, I have not explained the details of this matter to Your Highness before. I hope Your Highness will be magnanimous and forgive my sins!
It must be said that Xie Xizhu's words were truly impeccable, demonstrating her tolerance and magnanimity as the eldest sister, attempting to lightly dismiss the matter and minimize its impact.
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