Meng Xiao knew without thinking how awkward the situation must be over there, but she didn't expect Li Ruoxi to speak up for her. She got up and walked over to where they were talking, laughing and asking, "It certainly couldn't be about lineage, otherwise considering my performance at the dinner table, it wouldn't be my turn."
The high-society ladies who were caught gossiping, especially by Meng Xiao herself, couldn't save face, and the actress was even more embarrassed.
"Maybe it's because you have good upbringing, and you never talk about people behind their back." Li Ruoxi joined in.
Meng Xiao nodded seriously, "That must be it. I'll go back and pose the questions of you ladies to Yang Yi. Once I've got an answer, I'll come back to tell you all, including you, madam actress."
The few ladies caught red-handed dispersed awkwardly, trying to escape the scene, leaving only Li Ruoxi and Meng Xiao.
"Thank you," Meng Xiao said gratefully.