Qin Heng smiled inwardly.

Qin Heng smiled as he spoke.

The Marquis nodded in realization and said, "Didn't you say that when my brother-in-law went outside, he bought some broken things and kept apologizing, saying that he was late in coming and that he had just bought some broken things? Mother and Father both said that my brother-in-law was just being respectful to him. It's just that Seventh Sister is worried that my brother-in-law was raised by a noble family and dislikes superficial etiquette. So when he comes home, he should be brought along. Mother and Father are not entirely at ease."

I dare to skip class right under my dad's nose.

Gu Cuishi is quite shrewd.

It was indeed Qin Tai. He had been growing for many years and was still growing taller. I had only seen him for a few days, but he seemed to have grown shorter.

Since the Imperial Academy wants to benefit you, don't blame them for wanting to benefit from Tan Tai Cui's opportunity.

"Young Master Qin?"

"Oh, are my sister and brother-in-law here too?"

"Tsk," the Marquis scoffed, clearly pleased.

The Marquis resembled Qin Jijiu, with handsome features, a low nose bridge, and a face that resembled that of the Marquis's family, lacking some roundness. He wore a long blue-white robe with a blue belt around his waist, making his figure appear even more youthful and slender.

Qin Heng returned the greeting with a half-bow and asked me to sit down. The head maid came down again to refill the tea. Qin Heng said, "Go to the small kitchen and get some savory pastries, preferably crispy ones."

The Imperial Academy and you are not engaged, and should avoid suspicion in every way, yet you spoke to Madam Gu in such a way, which clearly indicates that you have malicious intentions.

The Marquis and Qin Heng also had something to say, so he asked, "Mother and Father are worried about him. I heard that Qin Yuan has a powerful man outside and two children with him. Is that Zhao guy stirring up trouble between him and Cui Shi?"