Lin Chengyi suddenly felt like he couldn't catch his breath.
She's the only one who would dare to eat and drink in court.
Qian Fang: "Sir, she's showing you no respect at all. Aren't you going to do anything about it?"
Lin Chengyi snorted coldly, "What do you care? If you had an official position, you could do the same."
Zhang Hongfu sensed some resentment in the adult's tone and quickly waved to the people around him.
A short while later, a pastry and tea were served.
However, for the sake of his image, Lin Chengyi ultimately held back.
Nanzhi complained, "Xiaoqing, fan me! Can't you see how hot I am? You're so inconsiderate, what am I supposed to do with you?"
Pei Nanqing gritted his teeth, making a grinding sound, but he was powerless against her at this moment.
She bent down slightly, took out a fan, and fanned herself gently.
They were drinking hot tea, eating pastries, and being served by pretty maids.
Nan Zhi even took a nap, but it was tough on Pei Nan Qing beside her, whose hands hadn't stopped moving since they came in.
Three hours later, the guards returned at top speed.
The atmosphere in the hall instantly became tense, and many of the people who had left the doorway returned.
Qian Fang gave Nan Zhi a provocative look.
Lin Chengyi, standing above, hurriedly asked, "How is it?"
The guard knelt on the ground and reported: "Your Excellency, the Qian Cui and Qian Fang families did indeed hide a lot of meat, as well as a lot of salt and spices. I have brought them back for your inspection, Your Excellency."
Qian Fang looked at the familiar things, and an unprecedented panic flashed in her eyes. "Impossible, how could you know? Nobody here knows."
The crowd outside sighed; the Qian sisters were doomed now.
Nan Zhi: "My lord, I have another matter to report."
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