Evening, at the Sun Family estate.
Sun Qingxue walked lightly into her father's study, her graceful figure clad in a pale green dress.
Her silky hair was pinned up, her features delicate, her skin fair and luminous. Every gesture carried a quiet, gentle beauty.
Inside the study, Sun Michen sat in a broad chair, quietly reading an ancient book. Hearing his daughter enter, he asked with concern, "Shan'er said you haven't eaten dinner for three days?"
"Yes. I've been contemplating the Pure Heart Method lately, so I need to abstain from food and limit my diet."
"You've already secured your place on Leaving Hometown Road. Don't overwork yourself." Sun Michen closed his book and gently offered a word of advice.
"Mm."
Sun Qingxue nodded with a smile, then asked, "Father, did you call me here for something?"
"Old Guo said Tian Wei's nephew came early this morning. He said Tian Wei hasn't been feeling well lately and won't be attending the banquet for now." Sun Michen slowly rose, clasping his hands behind his back with a sigh. "Ah, Tian Wei has always harbored resistance toward me, so... she isn't unwell. She simply doesn't want to see me."
"I'm afraid... she doesn't want to see Mother either. After all...!" Suppressing a smile, Sun Qingxue left the rest of her thoughts unsaid.
Sun Michen offered his daughter no further explanation. Only after pacing around the room did he say softly, "To show our sincerity, go invite her personally. If she can come, all the better. If she's still resistant, let it go...!"
"Should I bring some gifts for the visit?" Sun Qingxue asked softly.
"No need. A fallen 'Imperial Clan' is still an 'Imperial Clan.'" Sun Michen waved his hand. "You don't understand Tian Wei. Though she's lived in poverty all these