"Zhiheng."
Liu Ruyan approached the two of them and looked first at Dugu Linglong, a perfectly measured smile appearing on her face.
"Welcome back."
"When Grandfather learned you would arrive today, he had your accommodations tidied up again."
"If you need anything during your stay, please feel free to ask the Liu Family."
Dugu Linglong nodded lightly.
"Sorry for the trouble, Miss Liu."
"Not at all."
Liu Ruyan answered with composed grace. Only after exchanging pleasantries with Dugu Linglong did she turn her gaze to Jiang Che beside her.
Their eyes met.
The smile on Liu Ruyan's face remained unchanged.
Deep within her cool, beautiful eyes, however, there was a trace of reproach that only Jiang Che could understand.
"Young Master Jiang."
Her red lips curved slightly, her tone perfectly polite.
"Mount Zhongnan is so peaceful and elegant. You must have had a very pleasant few days~"
Jiang Che looked entirely at ease.
"It was quite nice."
"The mountains are far from the bustle of the world, and the scenery is lovely. It's certainly a good place to stay for a few days."
At his answer, the corner of Liu Ruyan's eye twitched almost imperceptibly!
She had wanted him to offer an explanation.
Instead, not only did the little rascal show no guilt whatsoever, he openly admitted to her face that he had thoroughly enjoyed his days on Mount Zhongnan!
"Really?"
The smile on Liu Ruyan's red lips grew even more radiant.
"No wonder you stayed away for seven whole days."
"I thought you had become so enchanted by Mount Zhongnan's scenery that you weren't planning to return to the Imperial Capital~"
How could Jiang Che miss the reproach in her words?
"Someone in the Imperial Capital was waiting for me."
"How could I bear not to come back?"
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