Qu Tan'er had just been considering faking a fall, which would give her a commendable exit. Not only could she easily save Xiao Wei, but she would also have the chance to ensure that Zhao Qingyun would never be able to turn the tables—at the very least, it would prevent her from ever setting foot in Snow Courtyard again.
"Master," Jing Xin spotted that something was amiss and immediately came over to help, only to be met with a glare from Qu Tan'er, signaling her not to intervene. Helplessly, she grew anxious. Although she knew her master had a purpose, she shouldn't risk her own health, right? What if something unexpected happened?