"Er..."
Song Lianhe thought about it. He had a point.
Su Huaqing was one of Zhou Junlin's advisors. While maybe not infallible, he was exceptionally cunning. He certainly wouldn't resort to such a brainless tactic.
She felt a little embarrassed. "Mr. Su..."
"Don't say a thing! This... this has wounded me!" He thumped his chest dramatically. "I've worked tirelessly for the Second Miss Song, and this is how you repay me... by hurting me so..."
This time, Song Lianhe was truly in the wrong. She quickly tried to placate him with kind words and apologies.
"So what if you're wounded?"
Zhou Cangyan suddenly spoke up, glancing disdainfully at Su Huaqing. "You're a grown man. What's there to be so dramatic about?"
Su Huaqing's eyes widened. "Your Highness! You're siding with your own and ignoring reason!"
Zhou Cangyan raised an eyebrow. "And?"
