"Sis~ lend me some silver to spend."
At the Lin Residence, Lin Hao was pestering Li Yanbing with eager attentiveness.
Li Yanbing wore one of her scholar's outfits and held some Dragon Lizard Jerky. As she ate it at a leisurely pace, she cast him a glance with her lovely eyes. "How much~?"
"Do you have ten thousand taels? Actual silver, not silver notes."
Lin Hao gestured a number with his hands.
"All right~ I'll write you an authorization slip. Go collect it from the storeroom."
Without asking any further questions, Li Yanbing rose from the dining table.
Millet porridge with Dragon Lizard Jerky had made for quite a satisfying breakfast.
"The Fu Family lost a legitimate grandson. Although the case has been closed, they might still come to ask you about it."
Having stood up, Li Yanbing spoke lightly as she walked ahead.
It was a reminder, but her tone was relaxed.
Given Lin Hao's circumstances, as long as matters could be settled through official channels, there was nothing to worry about. An Intent Condensation expert had no fear of ambushes. Leaving aside the fact that the Fu Family knew nothing, even if they did irrationally blame and suspect him, whom could they send?
Would it be worth it?
The larger a family was, the more it had to consider the overall situation.
"If they haven't come these past few days, they won't be able to find me for a while. I'm heading back. It's a good chance to lie low."
Beside her, Lin Hao mentioned his intention to leave, then glanced at Li Yanbing. He sensed a slight fluctuation in her emotions.
"Lying low is a good idea. Concern over retaliation from the Evil Cult is reason enough. It won't seem abrupt."
Li Yanbing's tone was even, and