Sister Xiuer blushed under my teasing, her face red as she said, "Teacher, please stop making fun of me. Right now I am trying to help Commander Dian solve a problem. Do you still want to help Commander Dian find a wife?" It seemed Sister Xiuer had learned the art of deflection; she truly was a disciple trained by my own hands.
I sensibly changed the subject. That scoundrel had no shame, actually trying to poach the City Lord's own people. This time, I would teach him what it meant to suffer a double loss.
I asked Sister Xiuer, "Is the purpose of their group to act as lobbyists, to make you fall for that First Prince and willingly marry him, am I right?"
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