Chen Ping'an truly had not expected Ji Qingyu to be so easily thrown off balance.
Were a niece's words really that hard to withstand!?
Wasn't she the one who had brought up the whole uncle business first!?
Chen Ping'an smiled faintly.
But it was good that she had been thrown off balance. At least one matter had finally been settled.
Only...
Was it truly settled?
Looking at the girl before him, Chen Ping'an was not entirely certain.
In the rear garden of the residence, clear pools and flowing water carried a fragrance that permeated the air.
Chen Ping'an and the girl sat facing each other, with spiritual tea and precious fruits set upon the table between them.
"Miss Xiyue, did Alluring Fairy send you here because she has some matter to discuss?"
Chen Ping'an poured a cup of spiritual tea for the girl before him and gently placed it in front of her.
The girl's expression was cool and aloof, her posture straight as a sword's spine. Her skirt hung down, dyed with a faint layer of moon-white.
"Does Son-in-law usually converse with women like this?"
Chen Ping'an's eyelid twitched slightly, yet his expression remained calm as ever. He smiled faintly, lifted his teacup, and took a light sip.
"It was merely a coincidence. I never expected Miss Xiyue to happen upon it and witness such a scene. Please forgive the embarrassment."
"Xiyue should not pry into Son-in-law's private affairs. However, Son-in-law and Miss have a Marriage Contract. Even if Son-in-law is willing, for Miss's sake, matters of private affection and romantic entanglements should still be handled more discreetly. Even if you do not avoid others' eyes, do not make such a stormy city of it."
"A stormy city?"
Chen Ping'an was somewhat puzzled.
He had recently gone into seclusion