Cheng Chili looked at Pei Zhan, unsure whether to call him smart or foolish.
Clearly, he could barely keep his hidden feelings in check, but he was always considering this and that. He wanted to pursue the other person but feared making them uncomfortable.
He couldn't be bothered to deal with it and walked away directly.
Fu Zhen brought Xie Yu to Mrs. Ning. The young girl was as quiet and submissive as a beaten eggplant, not daring to utter a peep more; aside from replying, she made no unnecessary sounds.
Fu Zhen was decent enough not to tell Mrs. Ning about her words. He placed a string of bracelets on Mrs. Ning's wrist and then returned to the mansion.
Zhang Cheng and Yang Tong followed in: "Over at Prince Rong's Mansion, Zhang Shicheng just returned. He was bruised and battered, sent back by Mrs. Zhang."
Fu Zhen asked, "Any movements over at the Xu Mansion?"
