Dugu Yueli's heart tightened. Why had Lin Heng come?
Could it be that he was preparing to make a move against her?
No, that was wrong! If he had come to attack her, he would not have sent a visiting card and observed etiquette.
"Quick, invite him in!"
Lin Heng followed the flow and arrived at Ke Manor's main hall. After entering, he smiled and said, "I have come to visit uninvited. I hope Miss Ke will not take offense!"
"Not at all. City Lord Lin gracing my humble abode is something Miao Ling could not be happier about!"
"Serve tea!"
The maid received the order, brought up the prepared tea, then left carrying the tray.
"I wonder what matter has brought City Lord Lin here in person that requires Miao Ling's help?"
"Miss Miao Ling, you are a clever person, so I will not beat around the bush. Ever since this city lord took over Dragon Sea City, I have been committed to restoring the ecology of Dragon Sea City's native aristocratic families!"
"Because of that, there have also been clan members like Miss Ke returning, but the vast majority had already poured into the southern region before the Great Wall Barrier closed."
"So, no matter how hard Dragon Sea City works alone, if it wants to restore its foundation, it must expand southward and form an offensive and defensive posture with the Great Wall Dao Palace!"
"But this city lord deliberately yielded the road south to the people of Nine Dust Hall. Do you know why?" Lin Heng said without betraying a change in expression.
His tone was calm, but his divine sense had been sizing her up the entire time.
Dugu Yueli did not know what Lin Heng meant by these words, and said vaguely, "Miao Ling