A servant from the Meng family blocked the doorway, flashing a friendly smile toward Zheng Yue and speaking as if both young ladies were his concern, all the while not even glancing at Lin Jingyue.
Lin Jingyue realized in an instant that the Meng family had come specifically for Zheng Yue. It was likely related to the fact that Yu Qingqing’s scheme the previous night had backfired on her.
Once she understood this, Lin Jingyue didn't rush to speak up for Zheng Yue. She knew her cousin wasn't naive; she was just occasionally blunt. Dealing with a mere servant—as opposed to a prince—would be a trivial matter for Zheng Yue.
Chapter 73