Su Wanwan rubbed her temples.
She had always been careful to avoid associating with the families of military commanders who held power, so as not to arouse their jealousy.
Now, in this last-minute attempt to curry favor, the only families they can win over and rely on are a few in-laws who are closely related to the Zhang family.
However, everything is difficult at the beginning.
With the "golden horse bones" of Marquis Huaining and Earl Jingyuan, more military generals should be willing to pledge allegiance to her in the future.
That evening, Su Wanwan was having dinner.
Lu Xingjian has arrived.
His face was tense, and he didn't say a word, looking like he was there to cause trouble.
He Ying and the others bowed respectfully and retreated a great distance.
Su Wanwan bowed distantly, sat down and continued eating, chewing slowly and gracefully, as if she hadn't seen Lu Xingjian.
Lu Xingjian paused, looked left and right, and seeing that no one paid attention to him, asked someone to set out another set of chopsticks and bowls, and sat down to eat with her.
The dining table was quiet.
Su Wanwan probably just found him annoying, and suddenly lost her appetite, putting down the soup bowl she was drinking.
Lu Xingjian picked up the soup bowl and had just taken a sip when he saw this, so he put the bowl down as well.
He Ying led the men to remove the food and served tea for rinsing the mouth.
After having tea, Lu Xingjian finally spoke:
"Are you relieved now?"
Su Wanwan coldly raised her eyes, not understanding what he meant.
"Um?"
Lu Xingjian paused, took her hand, and said somewhat awkwardly:
"It's because I haven't cared enough about you, which has made you overthink."
Su Wanwan didn't say anything, she just withdrew her hand.
"You're relieved that Maggie won't be going to the palace again?" he asked.
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