Since the details of what had happened had not spread, popular rumor had it that Nalan Yanran had broken off the engagement with the Xiao Family because Xiao Yan had been too intimate with Yao Yue, the little princess of the imperial family.
Seeing Xiao Yan like this, Xiao Ling shook his head. He had met Yao Yue, one of the two young princesses of the imperial family, several times. Both sides probably harbored some thoughts, more or less. If the Xiao Family and the imperial family became relatives by marriage, it would certainly bring enormous benefits to both of their developments.
Just then, a maid entered Xiao Ling's courtyard and bowed to the two of them. "Young master Xiao Ling, young master Xiao Yan, Marshal Lionheart has come to visit."
Xiao Ling raised a brow, somewhat surprised. He had originally thought that after what had happened with Nalan Yanran, Nalan Jie would be too embarrassed to come seek his help.
In a few days, Xiao Ling would be leaving the Imperial Capital. He had originally planned to go straight to the Nalan Family one night, take the Seven Illusory Azure Spirit Saliva, and leave behind some pills as compensation.
Xiao Ling truly had no favorable impression of Nalan Jie. In the original story, the man had repeatedly claimed that he would definitely help Xiao Yan if he ever needed it. Yet when Xiao Yan had been invited by three Dou Wangs from the Misty Cloud Sect for "tea," Nalan Jie had sat to the side without daring to utter a word.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan cast a curious glance at the maid. Nalan Yanran had made the decision to break off the engagement on her own, and Xiao Yan had not actually gone to their door to repudiate