"Receiving guests?"
At the two words from Ailin, Hisana's little face went pale, and panic flashed through her eyes.
Having grown up in the Rukon District, Hisana was not nearly as fragile and innocent as she appeared.
She had finally met Lord Byakuya, promised to spend their lives together, and come to a place she had never even dared dream of before. Yet the more she learned about Lord Byakuya, the heavier her heart sank.
The more distinguished Lord Byakuya's status was, the less likely it was that she and Lord Byakuya could be together.
During her conversations with Byakuya, Lord Byakuya had also said that as long as they received Uncle-in-law Ailin's approval, the other clan elders would have nothing more to say.
After all, although Uncle-in-law Ailin did not involve himself in the affairs of the Kuchiki Clan, his strength alone was enough to make the clan elders shut up.
Now that Uncle-in-law Ailin had said this, did it mean that he did not approve of her being with Lord Byakuya?
Rising from the corridor in the front courtyard, Ailin smiled. "Come on, Hisana. Let's go inside first."
"Mm."
When Byakuya Kuchiki instructed the servants to bring back several stools from elsewhere, he found Uncle-in-law Ailin and Hisana seated inside the room.
"Uncle-in-law, what is this?"
As he entered the room, Byakuya Kuchiki frowned slightly.
How could he not realize now that his uncle-in-law had just toyed with him?
"Ah, I was simply teaching Hisana a lesson, letting her know that you are not a clever person. On the contrary, sometimes you even look like a fool."
"Sit down."
At Ailin's words, Byakuya Kuchiki sat beside Hisana, allowing the tension she had been holding onto to ease slightly.
"Byakuya, you've grown up."
"Today, you brought Hisana to see