Tap, tap, tap~
In mere moments, Green Pearl had helped Hua Qingzhi disappear behind the courtyard wall, leaving only the two of them standing side by side.
Ye Jingtang wrapped an arm around Big Silly's waist and said somewhat awkwardly:
"It really was a misunderstanding. We'll know once we ask Cult Leader Xue..."
Dongfang Liren twisted her waist slightly, slipping free of Ye Jingtang's embrace. She looked away and gave a light huff:
"Why would I be angry? It's not as though this household can't spare another pair of chopsticks..."
And she called this not being angry?
Ye Jingtang felt that Silly would not be easy to coax this time. After some thought, he went over to the carriage and took a long, black-cloth-wrapped bundle from inside. Unwrapping it revealed a crimson treasure saber with a tassel:
"This is Red Fox, the treasure saber renowned throughout Northern Liang's martial world. It's on par with my Chi Dragon Blade. I brought it back from the Imperial Palace especially for Your Highness. It took a tremendous amount of effort..."
Dongfang Liren glanced sidelong at the peerless famed weapon she had heard about countless times, then quickly looked away again:
"You think one saber will make me agree to this marriage?"
"Ah!"
Ye Jingtang came over and handed Big Silly the saber, then put an arm around her waist and led her toward the Rear Residence:
"This is simply a present for Your Highness, something to exchange for a reward. It has nothing to do with Miss Hua. We'll go ask Cult Leader Xue right now... Oh? Heroine Xue!"
They had only just passed through the Hanging Flower Gate when they saw Xue Baijin, now dressed in a white skirt, emerge from a courtyard.
At the sight of Ice Lump, Ye Jingtang felt