NOVPUBGu Yunqing swallowed her anger, fearing Shen Roujia might say something even more damaging. At this moment, Shen Roujia herself became more curious. Since Xu Liangeng had already left, Gu Yunqing’s restraint intrigued her. What was keeping her so composed?
Finding it uninteresting, Shen Roujia was about to let it go, but then Gu Yunqing suddenly lifted her hand to pour Shen Roujia a drink.
“Yunqing apologizes to the Crown Princess and offers a drink to make amends.”
Without waiting for Shen Roujia’s refusal, she filled her cup to the brim. Then she took an empty cup, filled it, and drank it all in one go.
Shen Roujia was stunned by this unexpected move. She stared at Gu Yunqing, her gaze fixed on the clear liquid in the cup, feeling uncertain.
Shen Roujia frowned and didn’t touch the cup. Gu Yunqing, looking aggrieved, said, “Does the Crown Princess really not want to forgive me?”
Shen Roujia had always played it safe, never directly targeting them, making Gu Yunqing think she was cautious about something. But Shen Roujia had nothing to fear. She smiled, shook her head, and picked up the cup, slowly rising.
In a voice only the two of them could hear, she said, “You’re really not as good as that eldest young lady. Tsk, so impatient.”
The term “eldest young lady” seemed to hit a nerve. Gu Yunqing’s face darkened instantly, and she stopped pretending in front of Shen Roujia.
She glared at Shen Roujia fiercely. “You really think you’re something.”
Shen Roujia shrugged. “Yes, I do.”
Then, Shen Roujia perfectly controlled her expression, and her face suddenly looked troubled.
“Xiao Fu, help me.”
Xiao Fu, who had been by Shen Roujia’s side for a long time and developed quick reflexes, rushed over instantly, worriedly asking, “Madam, are you alright?”
In the confusion, no one saw whether Shen Roujia had drunk the wine or not. Instead, Xiao Fu sternly rebuked, “Her highness is not good with alcohol. Miss Gu, aren’t you going too far?”
Gu Yunqing was left dumbfounded by the act put on by Shen Roujia and Xiao Fu, completely unaware of what was happening.
“You didn’t even…”
Didn’t drink it!
Shen Roujia didn’t give her a chance to react, quickly and gently stopping Xiao Fu. “Xiao Fu, don’t be rude. How could Miss Gu know this? She didn’t mean any harm.”
Gu Yunqing, unable to explain, was left red-faced and frustrated.
Shen Roujia massaged her temples and said to Old Madam Gu, “Old Madam, I’m feeling unwell and will take my leave.”
Although Old Madam Gu was displeased, she had to properly see Shen Roujia off. “Please forgive my poor hospitality. These girls have always been open-hearted, treating all sisters warmly.”
Shen Roujia pursed her lips slightly. This old witch, are you implying I’m being too sensitive?
She glanced around at the guests who were now watching, and responded in a voice loud enough for everyone to hear, “I come from a small place, naturally lacking the refined manners of those raised in the capital.” 𝓃𝓸𝓋𝓹𝓾𝓫.𝒸ℴ𝓶
After saying this, Shen Roujia deliberately locked eyes with Gu Yunqing.
Gu Yunqing felt a chill down her spine. Why did it seem like this remark was aimed at her?
She quickly denied it in her mind. After all, many people had ridiculed Shen Roujia’s background; it wasn’t necessarily directed at her.
