Tan Zhenghong still had his doubts. If there were too many subpar embroidery works from the Embroidery Room, Fat Aunt would certainly be upset as well.
But it wasn't just Fat Aunt; the other Embroidery Ladies were in a good mood too.
"Brother Hong, take a sip of water, and don't overwork yourself. Otherwise, Sis-in-law will blame me,"
Ruo Lan interjected in a timely manner. She didn't want to hear any more about Chao Lian.
Tan Zhenghong shook his head, "I'm not tired. I'm off."
Only he and Ruo Lan were in the room—a situation which could easily lead to rumors if a man and a woman were together.
Ruo Lan forced a smile and said in a gentle voice, "The ground outside is icy and very slippery. Please be very careful."
After Tan Zhenghong had walked away, Ruo Lan's smile turned cold, even somewhat angry.
Why did Lin Qiaolian get to be In Charge? Why did so many people protect her?
In Ruo Lan's eyes, Chao Lian was simply foolish. She had only employed a little trickery, after all.
