Chapter 721: Consultation
Huang Rong’s pretty face flushed scarlet with embarrassment. Her small mouth opened and closed a few times, yet her heart was filled with self-reproach and guilt, leaving her momentarily at a loss for words.
Seeing her in such a daze, Song Qingshu quickly stepped in to smooth things over. “Great Hero Guo, I was drinking water so hastily that I didn’t expect to disturb you.”
“Drinking water?” Guo Jing was taken aback. That didn’t sound at all like the noise of someone gulping down water. However, he wasn’t the type to pry. Upon hearing Song Qingshu’s explanation, he replied, “I was just making casual conversation—please don’t mind, Song Qingshu.”
“How could I?” Song Qingshu laughed. “Great Hero Guo, you just take a good rest. Madame and I will go over to West Poison’s place to get to the bottom of things.”
Guo Jing’s face showed hesitation. “Song Qingshu, Ouyang Feng is a man of formidable martial prowess and skilled in poison. I hope you’ll look after Rong’er later.”
Turning around, Song Qingshu cast a glance at Huang Rong, his smile growing even more radiant. “Don’t worry—I will definitely take good care of her.” He deliberately stressed the word “care.”
Guo Jing didn’t catch his true meaning, but Huang Rong understood perfectly, and she instinctively shot him a fierce glare.
Stirred by that little look, Song Qingshu gently took her small hand and led her out.
Huang Rong, caught off balance, staggered as she walked, bidding her husband farewell, “Brother Jing, I’m off now.”