Xia Ruqing saw Zhao Junyao had an 'I have wronged you' look on his face. She knew he must have misunderstood. But... what a beautiful misunderstanding; Xia Ruqing didn't want to explain. If the Empress Dowager could come and try to disgust her, why couldn't she disgust the Empress Dowager in return? Besides, no one knew about this except for the Emperor.
Xia Ruqing quickly went along with it. "Copying Buddhist scriptures is good, too. This concubine can practice her calligraphy; besides, there's nothing else to do!"
Seeing her so understanding and obedient, without a hint of reluctance, Zhao Junyao felt even more guilty.
He believed she was only feigning acceptance to 'spare him from being upset.' At this thought, Zhao Junyao felt even more emotional. In the Harem, everyone fawned charmingly before him, just to glean some benefit. Only she, to prevent him from feeling upset, would suffer grievances and not want him to know...
"Qingqing..." Zhao Junyao was deeply moved.
