"Is that really what happened?"
Jiang Li looked at his two younger sisters dubiously.
Neither of them seemed to be lying, yet something still felt off.
But then.
Lin Xiangyin gave Jiang Li no further chance to question them.
She calmly finished her last sip of tea, then slowly turned to her son. "You've worked hard, son. Now that you've paid your respects, go back and rest. I still have to take Ningning and Rong'er out."
"Where?"
"The National Preceptor's Residence!"
"What!!!"
Jiang Yourning and Jiang Li's eyes widened at once.
Seriously? Seriously?! I thought that ice-faced man was joking! What happened to no family being allowed to visit his residence twice? Where are his manners? His principles?
"An invitation arrived at the gatehouse this morning. The National Preceptor said he had forgotten to tell Ningning something. As for Rong'er, Young Marquis Xie asked him to help divine her marriage prospects."
Seeing the children's astonished expressions, Lin Xiangyin calmly smiled and explained.
"He broke off the engagement, yet he still dares to covet Rong'er? What a thick hide!"
Hearing this, Jiang Li couldn't help giving a cold snort.
He simply hadn't been there when the engagement was broken off. Otherwise, he would certainly have given Xie Ciyan a beating.
"Exactly! Mother, Xie Ciyan is far too shameless. Why don't we just stay home?"
Sorry, future brother-in-law. If slandering you means I don't have to visit the National Preceptor's Residence, I'd be a hundred million percent willing.
Besides, why does my sister's marriage need divining? Isn't she free to fall for whoever she likes in the future?
Beside her, Jiang Wanrong heard her sister's thoughts, and warmth filled her heart.
"Mother, visiting the National Preceptor's Residence would leave us owing him a favor. Why don't we skip it?"
"Exactly, exactly."
Jiang