Nearby noble ladies watched with gloating satisfaction. The palace attendants, though looking sympathetic, dared not interfere; they simply lowered their heads and went back to their own duties.
Nan Xueyin had no need of anyone to rescue her. Before Ruan Yunchan could break into a tirade, she picked up a second cup from the tray and held it out. "That cup was too cold. How about this one?"
Ruan Yunchan froze, as if she hadn't expected there to be another.
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