Xia Chujian blinked as she listened from the side, then said happily, "Oh! What this gentleman said makes perfect sense!"
"The Tan Tai Royal Family can't just ignore reason whenever they feel like it, can they?!"
"The fact that you recognize that means great minds think alike!"
Only then did Gui Xuanzhi notice the plain-looking young woman seated on the other side.
The hideous scarlet birthmark on her temple ruined the harmony of her features, but her unconcerned, poised manner made her seem not quite so unattractive.
And within that natural composure was a dash of dashing grace that could not be ignored.
He could not help looking at She Zhuyin, signaling with his eyes: Who is this?
She Zhuyin smiled and said, "She is my... junior. I dote on her very much."
"And I trust her deeply as well. You can say anything in front of her. There's no need to hide anything."
A thought surfaced in Gui Xuanzhi's mind: Since when had the always decisive Family Head become so affectionate? She even had a beloved junior?
And trusted her to this extent?!
Could she possibly be even more important than that person...
Then he suddenly remembered. Looking at She Zhuyin in shock and delight, he began to stammer. "...She, she, she..."
She Zhuyin's gaze turned sharp. In a grave tone, she cut him off. "She is my junior. This matter has nothing to do with her."
Gui Xuanzhi understood. Suppressing the turmoil in his heart, he quickly lowered his head and said, "This subordinate overthought things. Please forgive me, Family Head."
She Zhuyin said, "It's fine. I'll send you a video. This video is one of our important pieces of evidence."
"I was just considering when to make it public. I never expected them to come knocking and