Xie Yuanjiu ate a bite of food on the side, her head lowered silently, not making a sound.
Second Master Xie, however, frowned with displeasure.
"The Crown Prince specifically requested Ningning, yet you're sending Yuan Jiu in. Do you think the Crown Prince won't be angry?"
Xie Suzhi's expression also grew grave. "Second Sister-in-law, it would be best for Yuan Jiu to avoid participating in the selection for the Ninth Prince's female official at this time."
"There was trouble last time. While it wasn't entirely Yuan Jiu's fault, if malicious people see her entering the palace to compete, they will surely target her. That would not be good for her."
He had laid out all the drawbacks of the matter quite plainly.
If they were not family, Xie Suzhi would never have given such a warning.
However, Second Madam Xie put down her chopsticks. "Brother, the way you say that... it's not very pleasant to hear."
