「Qingya Residence.」
Zhao Junyao was about to leave when he saw Noble Concubine Shih approaching. After they entered and paid their respective respects, she began to wipe her tears with her handkerchief. "It's all my fault, Xia Jieyu! If I hadn't insisted on seeing the cat, this wouldn't have happened!"
Having said that, she didn't wait for Xia Ruqing to react before turning around to present a gift. "I was so worried last night I couldn't sleep, fearing that something might happen to Xia Jieyu! Thank heavens you're safe! This modest gift can hardly express my apologies. Please don't refuse it, Xia Jieyu!" After speaking, she personally handed over the box.
Xia Ruqing sneered inwardly. She had no idea when Noble Concubine Shih's acting had become so convincing. Wiping tears and offering gifts, as if someone else had been at fault the previous day.
Xia Ruqing didn't want to accept and said only, "I dare not accept." Then she made no further move, nor did she reach out for the gift.
