Xie Xizhu fell into complete silence, unsure how to respond to Rong Ning's words.
Rong Ning's words acted like a solid dam, blocking all the words she wanted to express from her heart.
It should be noted that the Xie family, as a prestigious clan, has an extremely strict and unique educational approach for its girls from a young age.
From the time they learned to speak, they were instilled with the idea that family interests come above all else!
Whether in daily affairs or major decisions, maintaining the family's honor and dignity must be the primary consideration.
There must be absolutely no wrongdoing, lest it bring even the slightest disgrace to the entire family.
This concept has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of every Xie family girl, becoming their guiding principle and belief in their conduct and behavior.
Now, facing Rong Ning's sharp words, Xie Xizhu felt as if she were bound by her family's teachings, unable to break free.
However, if Rong Ning, who is like a great Buddha, were to deliberately publicize the scene unfolding before their eyes, the good image that the Prime Minister's Mansion has carefully cultivated in front of outsiders would be instantly shattered and completely destroyed!
Not only that, but the marriage prospects of all the young ladies in the Prime Minister's mansion will also inevitably suffer a heavy blow and be severely affected.
Knowing full well the seriousness of the consequences, the young ladies kneeling on the ground were terrified and speechless, not daring to utter a sound.
They quickly and cautiously raised their heads, their eyes filled with terror as they looked at Xie Xizhu standing to the side, their eyes pleading for help as helpless and desperate as drowning people desperately grasping at the last straw.
But what's the point of looking at her now?
If they were as Rong Ning said, and had any sense of seniority or hierarchy, they wouldn't have made a scene in her courtyard. If they hadn't made a scene, Rong Ning wouldn't have had any leverage over them, and if she hadn't had any leverage over them, they wouldn't be kneeling here.
Things seem to have a cause and effect cycle, but this current outcome seems unbearable for them.
Within this large family, there has always been a saying that serves as a warning and guide for the younger generation: "We all prosper together, and we all suffer together!"
This sentence was like an ancient and mysterious incantation, deeply imprinted in the hearts of every member of the tribe.
However, for Xie Xizhu, although she has gradually grown up, she still has not been able to truly understand the profound meaning behind this wise saying.
She didn't understand what real impact and benefits these so-called honors and losses would bring to her life.
Even so, she knew perfectly well that it was far better to follow the ancestral precepts than to make the entire Prime Minister's residence the subject of gossip and pointing fingers.
Rong Ning's words just now were like a sharp sword, piercing straight into Xie Xizhu's most vulnerable spot.
She was instantly speechless, unable to utter another word in rebuttal.
She could only silently cast her gaze upon the group of sisters kneeling on the ground, a hint of helplessness and regret in her eyes. She sighed softly, as if trying to expel all the pent-up frustration in her heart with that sigh.
The Xie family rules are hundreds of pages long, obscure and difficult to understand, with extremely complicated rules and regulations. If these pampered and delicate sisters had to memorize them word for word before they could eat and sleep, they would probably get dizzy just looking at this thick book of family rules.
Let alone today, even tomorrow or the day after, I may not be able to remember it completely and accurately. As a result, I'm afraid I won't even be able to drink a drop of water.
If such a situation were to occur, the ladies of the household would surely be furious, wishing they could tear Rong Ning to pieces. You see, these younger sisters are their precious darlings, cherished and protected like precious gems!
But Rong Ning and the others definitely wouldn't dare to make a move; in the end, they would only come looking for trouble with Xie Xizhu.
Just thinking about it gives me a headache.
Let's see if their grandmother will feel sorry for them and step in to resolve the matter when Miss Aying goes to ask for the family rules.
But if her grandmother doesn't step in, what can a little girl like her do?
There's nothing we can do!
The good thing is that Rong Ning doesn't seem to want to torment her, which is also a good thing.
Finding a suitable opportunity to teach these ignorant and lawless younger sisters a lesson might not be such a bad thing.
After all, they are so arrogant and unrestrained that if they are not punished, they will probably become even more spoiled and domineering in the future.
However, even with this intention in mind, appearances still need to be maintained. Otherwise, if someone seizes on this and accuses me of being narrow-minded and bad at teaching my sisters, it would be a huge loss.
Thinking of this, Xie Xizhu grew increasingly agitated. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her inner turmoil. After regaining her composure, she slowly turned her head, her gaze falling on Rong Ning beside her. A gentle smile appeared on Rong Ning's lips as she softly said, "Your Highness is absolutely right. These younger sisters are still young and inexperienced, lacking a clear understanding and judgment of many things. Therefore, some of their actions are inevitably inappropriate, which is understandable. However, as their elder sister, I have failed to fulfill my duty to provide timely admonition, and I am truly to blame. Therefore, I implore Your Highness to punish only me!"
He then prepared to kneel down!
"Eh eh eh..."
Rong Ning immediately understood what she was trying to do and gave her no chance to take advantage of the situation. She suddenly reached out and pulled her up forcefully, saying urgently, "Xi Zhu, what exactly are you trying to do?"
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