Ge Bi was thin-skinned; how could she withstand such teasing? She hurriedly gave the man beside her a gentle push, slipped out of his arms, and asked in a fluster, "Why are you here?"
Wanyan Ping shot her an annoyed look. "Sister, you're completely absentminded. You were the one who called me over for dinner."
Only then did Ge Bi remember that it had indeed happened. Her heart had been in such turmoil just now that she had actually forgotten all about it. Blushing, she quickly summoned a palace maid. "You may serve the dishes."
These palace maids had all been carefully selected by her. Not only were they skilled in martial arts and capable of protecting her, but more importantly, they were trustworthy personal guards willing to die for her. This also spared her from having to appear in the harem at all times wearing Wanyan Dan's face.
Before long, a lavish spread of exquisite dishes was laid out. Wanyan Ping ran over, hugged Song Qingshu's arm, and pulled him toward his seat. "Brother-in-law, I've only gotten to eat such good food two days in a row thanks to you."
"You little girl, no one will think you're mute if you say less." Ge Bi glared at her sister. Though there was reproach in her tone, she was not truly angry. She did not even object when she saw her sister affectionately holding her husband's arm. Now, only the two sisters had each other to rely on. How could they still squabble over this and that like ordinary people?
Song Qingshu was startled. "Two days in a row?"
Wanyan Ping snorted. "Sister was overjoyed to see you return yesterday too. She specially prepared a whole table of food and wine to welcome you back, but Chong Jie, that little