"These guards were clumsy, disregarding etiquette, and let Prince Xiao make fun of us," Pei Ji'an's tone was very friendly, courteous, embodying the perfect host image.
Qu Fulan followed up, "The guards usually don't handle these things, occasional negligence is inevitable."
She knew Heir Pei was strict in handling matters, and the guards would be punished for even minor mistakes, so she tried to protect them. It was unreasonable for them to be punished for a small mistake while protecting her.
As a result, this scene was perceived differently by others.
Xiao Shiqing watched everything with a blank expression, his lips stiff.
Pei Ji'an's lips curved gently and instructed the maid to bring the tea-making stove and other tea implements.
It was an indication to make tea, to treat guests with great etiquette.
The stone table was round, and the three sat forming an isosceles triangle, Qu Fulan sitting at the apex position, while Pei Ji'an and Xiao Shiqing sat facing each other.
