Yu Jing never held much regard for Ye Zao.
But now, with Yu Ning having stuck her neck out, even if Yu Jing didn't like her, she still had to offer her some respect on the surface.
The consequences of being too competitive were well-known to them all.
Who would believe that Yu Ning had the guts to be so bold on her own?
She must have been played by Su Wanfu and the others quite a bit!
Yu Jing certainly wouldn't stand up for her, nor would she even ask. But that didn't mean Yu Jing wouldn't take it as a lesson.
Moreover...
Yu Ning's downfall was also due to the Imperial Kitchen. Not to mention, those pastries Lady Ye enjoyed last time were taken away by Yu Ning exclusively.
Who would believe there wasn't some trickery involved?
Indeed, rising to such favor without any schemes just isn't possible.
"Miss, just rest at ease," they asserted. "When Master left, he didn't say anything." His silence meant he didn't mind her absence.
Why should she say more than necessary?
