Leng Aotian had come uninvited, specifically to show his support for Zhang Ling. He held Zhang Tengfei in high regard, and since Zhang Tengfei had once saved his life—and they were soon to be family—Leng Aotian naturally treated Zhang Tengfei’s younger sister as his own daughter.
Even if Zhang Ling’s cousin from her mother’s side had been a complete nobody, no one would have dared to mistreat Huo Mingfang. Though Huo Mingfang was timid, she knew she was attending this banquet to represent her family and stand by her sister. She kept her posture stiff all evening; in her thirty-some years of life, she had never felt as bold as she did tonight.
Zhang Ling, the guest of honor, had finally managed to slip away from her husband’s side. But before she could even catch her breath, she was summoned back by her mother-in-law. Ning Wan wanted to introduce her to the various socialites and young ladies in attendance.
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