Meanwhile, in the Front Hall.
Looking at the pile of gifts and supplements sent by Duke Yan's household, Liu Wan could not help looking puzzled.
After she had servants bring tea for their guest, Duke Yan revealed the purpose of his visit.
"Ninth Prince's Consort, I have long admired your reputation. We met once in Hezhou City. I was on the city wall then."
He had incited the people against Princess Ximing because he had learned that Xia Wanwan intended to deal with him.
Later, Xia Wanwan had appeared with her entire family behind her, and Duke Yan had recognized the Ninth Prince and his consort, whose bearing was ethereal.
Meeting her now, he found that she truly was a peerless beauty who handled everything with grace.
At that thought, his eyes dimmed.
His wife had once been as lovely as Liu Wan.
"There is no need for formalities, Duke. I knew what you were doing then, and I certainly harbored resentment toward you. Still, I must observe the courtesies due a guest. What I do not understand is why you have come in person today with all these gifts."
Liu Wan's expression was cool. Rather than reveal her displeasure in her tone, she expressed bewilderment instead.
How could he have been plotting against her daughter just a moment ago, only to bring gifts and offer goodwill today?
An old fox like him was impossible to fathom. Naturally, Liu Wan remained on her guard and did not accept the gifts right away.
Duke Yan tugged at the corners of his mouth and smiled. "I do not wish to trouble you for long. An old acquaintance of mine serves at Princess Ximing's side. Yesterday, he explained to me the reasons behind what she did in Hezhou. I had misunderstood her, which