Regarding Qin Muqing's return home, Lin Li had made his stance clear. All that remained was to wait for her answer.
He had thought the two of them would be furious after hearing what he said, but that was not the case.
Steward Qin and the captain of the guards showed little change in expression, as though everything had been within their expectations.
After Lin Li finished speaking, he waited for more than ten seconds before Steward Qin set down the tea in his hands and said, "Regarding Miss marrying someone, that arrangement has already been canceled."
Lin Li looked at Steward Qin in surprise and asked doubtfully, "Really?"
Steward Qin nodded firmly and said, "That was our master's decision. He has never deceived Miss.
"Since Master has said so, Miss's marriage will be based on her wishes from now on."
Lin Li nodded and said, "I'll tell Qin Muqing later, then ask whether she wants to return with you."
Steward Qin said, "Sorry for the trouble."
Lin Li smiled and asked, "Is there anything else?"
Steward Qin shook his head, and the two of them rose to take their leave.
Just as they were about to leave, he suddenly stopped and said something to Lin Li.
"Please tell Miss that Madam is very worried about her. Ever since she left home, Madam has thought of her day and night until she fell ill."
Lin Li watched the two departing figures and muttered to himself, "Looks like Qin Muqing really has to go home."
When Steward Qin and the captain of the guards reached the road outside, they walked silently toward the carriage in the distance.
After they boarded the carriage, the coachman drove it forward.
The captain of the guards, who had barely spoken until then, asked, "Will what