It is a proven fact that even those with "romance-addled brains" have moments when their intelligence occupies the high ground. Of course, this only happens when they are facing love.
Nie Han saw that Song Yuanchao was wearing a pair of black cloth shoes. Having noticed many people wearing similar footwear these past few days, she had specifically inquired about them and learned they were handmade. She remarked, "Those shoes must have been made by your wife; they really look great."
To avoid sounding too intentional, she added a lie: "I heard from Xi Niang that you are already married."
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