The so-called "they" are actually "them," referring to the young girls who frequently play with Murong Ru. How could Murong Yi, the dignified ruler of a nation, possibly be fooled by two little girls? However, today is the auspicious day for his beloved little Princess Mingxi, and he doesn't want to spoil her mood with these troublesome matters, especially since she's worried about potential conflicts among the sisters upon their return. Therefore, he chooses to turn a blind eye with discretion.
Murong Xue is not surprised by Murong Yi's handling method. She only caught seven or eight out of ten words just now, but the general idea was obvious enough to guess. Seeing Murong Ru's appearance of admitting fault verbally yet remaining defiant visibly, she gained a deeper understanding of her.
