After waiting for a short while in the pavilion, Lěng Yè saw Madam Xin return. Her pace revealed a hint of submissive reluctance, making it clear she had no wish to defy his orders.
Zhihui, standing to one side, teased, "Looks like she's quite obedient. Not only is this widow not bad-looking, how about..." He nudged Lěng Yè lightly with his elbow, his expression full of implication.
"What are you talking about?" Lěng Yè frowned in response. "That's not the kind of joke to make."
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