Gao Yang had come to back his sister up today and, while he was at it, see whether there were any eligible young women who suited him.
His marriage prospects had been such a rocky road that, if he did not get engaged soon, the three sons born to his mistresses would be old enough to run errands.
He had not expected to spot the party from the Jinyang Marquis's Residence the moment he stepped out of his carriage.
Yesterday, his sister had clashed with the Jinyang Marquis's Residence at the Golden Tower. She had organized this Flower-Viewing Banquet to reclaim her dignity.
Everyone from the Jinyang Marquis's Residence had already made it onto his sister's revenge blacklist.
For normal people, meeting an enemy made their eyes blaze red. But Gao Yang was anything but normal. The folds of his brain were wired straight into those of a Qiong Yao male lead.
Gao Yang immediately concluded that Jian Xilu still had feelings for him.
Evidence one: the Jinyang Marquis's Residence had a feud with his sister. They knew perfectly well they would get no warm welcome today, yet they had made a special trip here anyway. And just look at how beautifully Jian Xilu had dressed.
Evidence two: when they broke off the engagement, they had agreed to keep his mistresses a secret. Later, the Minister of War had caught him. The Jinyang Marquis's Residence must have leaked it.
They had leaked his secret so he could not find a wife. What explanation could there be, other than her being unable to forget him?
"You misunderstand, Young Master Gao. We aren't here to see you." Jian Xilu's voice was cool, and she watched him warily.
Gao Yang did not believe her.
"Xilu, are you letting me go so you can