The way Chong Ximo looked at Chu Qiao made Chu Qiao blush hot, and she looked at Chong Ximo with shame.
"Master Chong, please don't make random guesses. Chunxiang is, yes, innocent."
"Ahem."
How the topic evolved, Chong Ximo didn't know. He was very embarrassed and coughed twice, trying to hide something.
The atmosphere became more and more embarrassing, and if I kept talking, the little woman would go crazy.
Chong Ximo stood behind the desk, and Chu Qiao stood quietly in front of the desk. He stared at her, and she also had sharp eyes, showing no signs of weakness. The timidity she had when she first came in has long since disappeared.
After a long time, Chong Ximo suddenly smiled, spoke in a relaxed tone, and changed the topic.
"I heard that your roasted whole lamb is pretty good? It's a pity that I haven't had a chance to taste it yet."
Chu Qiao's depressed mood calmed down a lot because of these words. She took a step back and took a deep breath.
"During the state banquet, you still have a chance to taste it. If you have nothing else to do, Chunxiang will go back first." After saying that, Chu Qiao turned around and walked quickly towards the door. She regretted her anger just now.
How to survive in the palace if you can't suppress your anger.
Others cannot be offended, and neither can Chong Ximo.
"Wait a minute." Chong Ximo called out to Chu Qiao.
"Is there anything else, sir?" Chu Qiao stopped.
"Of course, but if you stand like this, I don't know what to say. Sit down." Chong Ximo pointed to the chair in front of him.
Chu Qiao had to walk over again and sit down carefully. She didn't know what Chong Ximo was going to say. It must not be a short topic, so she was asked to sit down and listen.
When Chong Ximo saw Chu Qiao sitting down obediently, he loudly ordered the eunuch outside the door.
"Change the pot of hot tea."
"yes……"
With a reply, the door opened and the little eunuch came in and took away the tea. After a while, he brought a pot of hot tea, put two cups in, filled them with tea, and then left respectfully.
"Drink."
Chong Ximo also sat down and looked at Chu Qiao.
Chu Qiao hesitated for a moment, then stretched out her hand, touched the cup, and then retracted it.
"Sir, it's hot."
"If it's hot, just drink it slowly. It's just right. We all have time today."
Chong Ximo seemed very free today and seemed to spend a lot of time here with Chu Qiao. I wonder what he wanted to say when he called her here today. The matter of Mao Dasong was only mentioned in passing.
"I heard that you are moving to An Ge's residence?" Chong Ximo picked up the tea cup and asked with raised eyebrows.
An Ge’s residence?
Where did Chong Ximo hear this, and who said it? What a huge misunderstanding. Why is it so unpleasant to hear this? If it gets spread, where will Chu Qiao's face go?
"My lord, I misunderstood. During the state banquet, Chunxiang was going to assist An Yuchu. As a result of their discussion, Chunxiang was asked to temporarily move to a house near An Yuchu, not An Ge's residence."
For the next few words, Chu Qiao emphasized her tone, wanting to remind Chong Ximo that no matter who said these words, she was just An Yuchu's neighbor.
"What's the difference?" Chong Ximo raised the corner of his mouth, showing an unacceptable expression of embarrassment, as if Chu Qiao had lied and prevaricated.
"What do you want to say, Mr. Chong? Chu Qiao is just a small person in the palace. Where he lives is decided by the father-in-law and the adults." Chu Qiao defended.
"But you accepted it."
Chong Ximo took a sip of tea and looked at Chu Qiao.
Accept? This is a fact. Chu Qiao feels that moving there is not a matter of principle, and it can get rid of Lianyun. Why not? It is better than being stared at by Concubine Hui every day.
"Yes, Chunxiang doesn't think there's any problem. I just hope everyone doesn't misunderstand." Chu Qiao said in a low voice.
"Ha ha!"
Chong Ximo suddenly laughed, making Chu Qiao feel dazed.
"Sir, why are you laughing?" Chu Qiao bit her lip and widened her eyes. Smiling meant contempt. Did he not believe it?
"You rejected me, but accepted his kindness?" Chong Ximo's smile instantly faded, and he said unhappily
"How is this the same?"
Chu Qiao opened and closed her mouth. Apparently Chong Ximo had a big misunderstanding after hearing the news. He misunderstood that she agreed because she liked An Ge, but that was not the case. She just wanted to get rid of Lianyun.
We just found a temporary place. To put it bluntly, it was just a life-saving decision.
As for what Chong Ximo said before, it was completely different. He wanted to take her out of the palace and live in Chong Mansion, but she was his woman, just a sleeping girl or a concubine. How could Chu Qiao accept it?
"Li Chunxiang, you seem to have forgotten what I said to you, but you refused to accept it, but you accepted An Ge's kindness. Can I think so... you treat An Ge..."
The more she spoke, the more jealous she became, and Chu Qiao's heart became aroused.
"Chongxi...Sir, sir, it's not what you think. I just want to find a clean place to take shelter. Ange and I have nothing to do...you believe me..."
After Chu Qiao said these words, she suddenly stopped and her face turned red. Is she crazy? How could she say such words? What did she want Chong Ximo to believe in her? What did she need Chong Ximo to believe in her?
When did she care so much about Chong Ximo's feelings?
Chong Ximo stared at Chu Qiao's annoyed and shy eyes, and as he listened to her nonchalant words, an expression of relief gradually appeared on his face.
"I believe you." His tone was very calm, but full of confidence.
"That's not what I meant. I want you to believe... Oh my god." Chu Qiao's face turned even redder. This man really knew how to catch the loopholes in her words and repeated them without hesitation, making her almost ashamed.
She couldn't drink the tea or sit any longer. Chu Qiao just wanted to leave here quickly and let her face and heart dissipate the heat. It was so embarrassing.
"It's almost time, I still have something to do." Chu Qiao stood up eagerly.
"You don't have to mind what my mother said in the house." Chong Ximo suddenly said this after Chu Qiao took a step forward.
Chu Qiao was stunned for a moment, then stopped and responded.
"Madam heard the rumors and misunderstood. I might as well go to the mansion to explain. Why would you mind?"
"She didn't misunderstand. I talked about that matter with her face to face." Chong Ximo said frankly.
"You, you..."
Only now did Chu Qiao realize that what Chong Ximo said in the forest was not a joke. She actually mentioned it to his mother. No wonder Mrs. Chong mocked her so much.
Her body was frozen in place. Chu Qiao blinked several times in succession. She really didn't know what to say. Why did Chong Ximo do that? Wasn't he going to marry a Mongolian princess?
"I, I really have to go back." Chu Qiao felt that she really couldn't stay here any longer. Chong Ximo said this, which made her panic.