The hearts of the three people at the center of the conversation leaped into their throats, panic and agitation filling every gaze.
Everyone else's eyes swept over the three of them in turn, discreet yet curious, as though they were sightseeing.
Every gaze plainly said-
What a mess your household is!
Among them, Jiang Yingcheng's stare was the most obvious.
Not only did she look openly, she also asked in her crisp little voice, "Wh-what's an Outer Courtesan?"
The three of them: "..."
The onlookers: "..."
When no one answered, Jiang Yingcheng stopped shelling sunflower seeds and nibbling her little biscuits. Bracing both hands on the desk, she stood straight up on her chair!
Her eyes shone with a thirst for knowledge. "S-say something! What exactly is an Outer Courtesan?!"
"!!!"
Everyone in the courtroom jumped at the little girl's sudden movement. Jiang Lifeng's scalp tightened, and he immediately sprinted over.
"Little ancestor! Sit down properly!!"
How am I supposed to live if you fall?!
Jiang Yingcheng's eyes sparkled as she nestled her head into her brother Lifeng's chest and pursed her little lips. "Brother Lifeng, what exactly is an Outer Courtesan?!"
Her voice was clear and bright, rising at the end in a perfect questioning tone.
Judging by that persistence, she genuinely seemed curious about the question, but in reality-
[Hehehe~]
[All three of their faces have gone green. Hehehe~~]
Jiang Lifeng: "..."
When it comes to acting, you really take the crown!
Despite his inward grumbling, Jiang Lifeng couldn't resist turning around and quickly sweeping his gaze over the three faces.
Then he turned back and pinched his own thigh hard.
Don't laugh! Laughing would be far too undignified!
Even a mighty dragon shouldn't challenge the local snake!
He absolutely couldn't laugh!
*[That rotten prefect's wife comes from