Xie Ruilin, hearing Song Yanqing also took Xie Ruotong’s side, broke down even more.
But now she dared not make a scene.
If she continued, she didn’t know what consequences would follow today.
People already suspected her of having ulterior motives, and the image she had so carefully maintained... now it all collapsed!
She bit her lip, tears dropping one by one.
After Song Yanqing finished speaking, Xiao Qinghui addressed everyone, "The incident today has indeed caused our guests much amusement. I hereby apologize to everyone once again."
As soon as she spoke.
All the people present couldn’t sit still any longer.
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Everyone hurriedly stood up, saying flattering words.
Song Yuanzhong was even more flustered, quickly saying, "It is the Song Family’s fault for not hosting the birthday banquet properly, the mistake lies with our Song Family."
"Regardless, both Tong’er and Lin’er are from Duke Mansion, having caused such a joke, our Duke Mansion also has responsibility! As for today’s incident, let it be my fault for not being able to educate the people of Duke Mansion well, it is our negligence. But as for today’s incident, I also hope that this shall be the end of it. Once you leave this door, let everyone forget about it, and in the future, I do not wish to hear any idle talk or rumors."
Xiao Qinghui’s presence was overpowering; such words naturally carried a threat.
The people who came to attend the birthday banquet, who wasn’t adept at reading a room?
"Qin Shuyang!" Xiao Qinghui called out.
Qin Shuyang promptly came forward to pay his respects, with utmost respect, "Shuyang is here."
"If you dare to spread rumors about Xie Ruotong again, I will not show leniency!"
"It’s my fault, I will not dare to do so again," Qin Shuyang quickly admitted his mistake.
At this moment, of course, self-preservation was most important.
"In front of everyone, I reiterate, Xie Ruotong is the legitimate daughter of Duke Mansion who married off in an honorable manner, regardless of whether she had been lost before. If anyone slanders her again in the future, even if it’s their own family, I will certainly not let it pass lightly!"
Everyone hastily echoed.
After today, who would dare to say half a word about Xie Ruotong.
After all, if they angered the elder princess, even the current emperor had to give her some leeway.
Otherwise, why would Xie Ruiyao be able to marry the now highly sought-after Prince of Chu so easily.
Simply, they did not dare to offend.
"It’s getting late, and there’s no need to delay the Ming family’s birthday banquet any longer," Xiao Qinghui said, looking at Xie Ruotong and Xie Ruilin on the stage, "Tong’er, come to grandmother’s side. Lin’er, go back to your room and reflect properly."
Xie Ruotong then went to Xiao Qinghui’s side.
Xie Ruilin could only leave with tears in her eyes.
She felt humiliated leaving, unable to accept what had happened today.
Growing up, it was the first time she had been treated , and she couldn’t face anyone.
In the future, how could she face the people of the Song Family, the people of Duke Mansion, face Song Yanqing, or even Xie Ruotong?
Xie Ruotong, the next time they met, would surely mock her.
The thought of what might happen next made her completely fall apart.
Xie Ruotong, she must tear her to pieces!
The birthday banquet, due to that fiasco, inevitably became much more awkward.
The atmosphere also lost its liveliness.
In short, it was ruined.
The lunch was eaten hastily.
Including the people from Duke Mansion.
Duke Mansion had originally planned to stay at the Song Family tonight; after all, Xiao Qinghui couldn’t overexert herself, as it was not good for her health, but because of the incident with Xie Ruilin, they also left after lunch.
When leaving, Xiao Qinghui repeatedly reminded Song Yanqing to not let Xie Ruotong be wronged at the Song Family.
Song Yanqing naturally could only nod and agree.
In fact, what he thought at this moment was of Xie Ruilin.
Imagining how humiliated Xie Ruilin was today, he could understand her distress.
He was somewhat distracted during the luncheon.
After seeing off the people from Duke Mansion.
And the other guests as well.
Finally, the Song Family returned home.
Song Yuanzhong was naturally very angry, and only after everyone had left did he express his anger, "What on earth was Xie Ruilin thinking today with her actions?! Does she think the Song Family is a place for her to act wildly?! Even inviting people from the brothel to our residence, she’s simply brought shame upon our family’s reputation. Does she not have the slightest sense of decency?! If not for the sake of Duke Mansion, I would certainly insist on your divorcing Xie Ruilin and banishing her from our Song Family!"