Xie Ruotong left the Ancient Medical Hall.
Qiao’er and several house servants from the house were waiting at the door.
"Miss, is the owner of the Ancient Medical Hall your friend?" Qiao’er hurriedly asked as she saw Xie Ruotong coming out.
"I met him through the Princess of Chen before I returned to the Duke Mansion."
"Oh, I just caught a glimpse of Young Master Gu, he truly is a person of striking appearance," Qiao’er said, infatuated.
Xie Ruotong smiled wordlessly.
"Dressed in white, a fine figure like a jade tree in the wind," continued Qiao’er, singing praises non-stop.
Her impression of Gu Xingchuan was just too favorable.
Xie Ruotong just listened.
Of course, in her heart, she agreed with Qiao’er.
Alas, such a wonderful Gu Xingchuan, yet ultimately, his love life seemed doomed to end in difficulties.
The group walked on the street.
As Qiao’er spoke excitedly, upon seeing the person approaching, she suddenly shut her mouth.
Xie Ruotong’s eyes also tensed.
Qin Shuyang blocked their way in front of them, his eyes on Xie Ruotong. Her smile, previously slight, vanished the instant she saw him.
It wasn’t at Yicui Pavilion.
She smiled so charmingly, so enchantingly graceful.
After returning home yesterday, Xiang Qin occupied his thoughts relentlessly, driving him nearly mad.
So, this morning, he had someone secretly wait outside the Song Residence, to report to him the moment Xiang Qin left the house.
As expected, by the afternoon, he had waited for her to emerge.
Now, of course, he was here on purpose, waiting for her.
Xie Ruotong knew Qin Shuyang was doing this deliberately. She, along with Qiao’er and a few attendants from her family, walked straight past Qin Shuyang.
"Sister-in-law, won’t you even greet me when you see me?" Qin Shuyang blocked Xie Ruotong’s path deliberately, making it impossible for her to leave.
Xie Ruotong kept calm, then cracked a smile, "It turns out to be Young Master Qin, I didn’t notice you there for a moment. My apologies."
"It’s okay if sister-in-law’s vision is not good, as long as mine is. I can not only recognize sister-in-law in a crowd at a glance, but I also remember sister-in-law’s appearance at Yicui Pavilion. Like a blooming flower, so enthralling," said Qin Shuyang bluntly.
Qiao’er couldn’t stand listening anymore.
To think he’d dare to tease their miss .
Xie Ruotong stopped Qiao’er, who wanted to step forward, and said unhurriedly, "Young Master Qin, I’ve already explained last night, you’ve mistaken someone else for me, and I don’t know what place you’re referring to as Yicui Pavilion. Please don’t misunderstand. It’s getting late, and my husband has to return home from his audience with the emperor, so I’ll take my leave now."
As she spoke, Xie Ruotong turned to leave.
Just as she stood up.
In front of the public, Qin Shuyang suddenly grabbed Xie Ruotong’s arm.
Xie Ruotong’s eyes narrowed.
The attendants behind Xie Ruotong quickly moved forward to push Qin Shuyang away but were stopped by even more people behind him.
An uproar erupted on the street.
Surrounded by onlookers, they immediately became the center of attention, with no shortage of spectators.
Xie Ruotong looked around, not wanting to cause unnecessary trouble.
Qin Shuyang might not care about losing face, but she did.
She didn’t want to bring shame to the Duke Mansion, nor did she want the Song Family to think she was disgraceful.
"Young Master Qin, please let go," Xie Ruotong maintained calm.
"What can you do if I don’t let go? Anyway, Song Yanqing has gone to have an audience with the emperor. Do you think he will come to save you?! But even if he does, what then? The one he likes is your sister, he has no feelings for you. Last night, I talked to him. He wants to divorce you sooner rather than later. You really think Song Yanqing wants to spend his life with you."
"That’s between my husband and me, and it’s none of Young Master Qin’s business."
"It’s indeed none of my business. But I’ve always been sympathetic and unwilling to see a beautiful woman distressed, so I came to kindly advise you. You should get divorced from Song Yanqing sooner. I’ll let you be a concubine in my Qin Residence. You know well that a woman like you who’s been married is not of high value, let alone that you have the dark history of being at Yicui Pavilion," Qin Shuyang said, effectively threatening her.
"Young Master Qin, I appreciate your concern," Xie Ruotong replied, neither warm nor cold, "But your concern is indeed unnecessary. My husband and I respect each other, and that’s the best way for a couple to get along. If my husband has someone he likes, I’m naturally happy for him, and I want nothing else. As for the dark history, I’ll say it one more time, Young Master Qin, you really have mistaken the wrong person, and I would ask you not to speak recklessly again. Otherwise, spreading rumors and tarnishing a woman’s reputation is something that can be taken to court."