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"No sight," Yang Mengchen had yet to speak when Long Xuanmo already coldly declined, "we're going back to the grand hotel for a meal."

Nangong Ling Fei pouted, "Prince isn't Ninth Sister's what and what, so what gives you the right to make decisions for Ninth Sister?" If he couldn't get Ninth Sister to come, Mother would definitely skin him alive.

Long Xuanmo's face immediately darkened, and his eyes icily fixed on Nangong Ling Fei, but in his heart, he had to admit Nangong Ling Fei was not wrong.

He really wasn't anything to Ah Jiu, nor did he have any right to make decisions for Ah Jiu.

Unobtrusively tugging at Nangong Ling Fei's sleeve, Luo Jingrui gave a subtle shake of his head, signaling to Nangong Ling Fei not to be reckless.

Even though he was speaking the truth, it ought not to be said in public, after all, Prince Chen's status was there, and his cold and bloodthirsty methods weren't baseless rumors. While it wouldn't go to the extent of killing him in a fit of humiliated rage, he would definitely make things difficult for him.

Doctor Luo and his wife, along with Xiao Hongtao, looked as usual; Lady Hua glanced worriedly at Nangong Ling Fei and Long Xuanmo, then pursed her lips in silence.

Yang Mengchen's eyes were clear as water, watching Nangong Ling Fei noncommittally.

Birdy had early informed her that Nangong Ling Fei's parents and younger sister had arrived in town yesterday afternoon and said they wished to meet her.

Truth be told, she did not want to meet them just to avoid them bringing up the matter of taking her in as their adopted daughter again.

However, although Nangong Ling Fei often bickered with her, he was quite good to her, and Shopkeeper Lin had also given Sixth Brother guidance without holding anything back. If not for Nangong Ling Fei's instructions, Shopkeeper Lin would have never been so dedicated.

Moreover, the Nangong family was a business family for hundreds of years; befriending the Nangong family would only be beneficial for Sixth Brother.

Yang Mengchen was about to nod in agreement when suddenly, a voice brimming with mockery and derision rang out, "I'm saying, Nangong Ling Fei, you went to invite Ninth Sister but still haven't got her here after such a long time? Really useless there! Or is it that you're just not that close with Ninth Sister, and that's why she won't come?"

Regarding matters of the Nangong family, the Birdies had already informed Yang Mengchen, and the person arriving should be Nangong Ling Fei's second sister, Nangong Ling Yan.

By her voice, one could tell she was an open and straightforward girl with no artifice. Yang Mengchen's lips curved into a faint smile as she turned around.

But the Nangong Ling Yan who strode over, about thirteen or fourteen, had brows like light ink mist, vividly painted, setting off a pair of bright star-like eyes. Between her brows was an air of valor, her entire being reminiscent of a robust autumn chrysanthemum, yet also pure and lucid like snow, both stunning and immaculate.

"Nangong Ling Yan, I am your brother. Is that how you speak to your brother?" Nangong Ling Fei's face flushed red with anger as he scolded his second sister.

"I know you're my brother; you don't need to declare it over and over." Rolling her eyes at her own brother, Nangong Ling Yan dramatically rubbed her ear, "I'm not deaf, why are you shouting so loud, it makes my ears hurt."

Yang Mengchen's heart was secretly delighted, the smile on her lips growing thicker. This Nangong Ling Yan was truly interesting.

Nangong Ling Fei was immediately so angry his face turned red, and his neck swelled, staring fiercely at his second sister; "Nangong Ling Yan!" His words were clearly ground out between his teeth.

"What? Wanna fight? I'm game!" Nangong Ling Yan said as she rolled up her sleeves, excitement written all over her face.

Ever since she left home, her parents reminded her daily to conduct herself with grace and quietness when out and about, and she wasn't allowed to leave their side by half a step—so utterly boring. If it hadn't been for wanting to see Ninth Sister, she would rather stay at home and spar with the guards; those were the truly exhilarating days!

Yang Mengchen's brows gave a faint lift, her eyes filled with a light touch of longing.

As the Nangong family's legitimate daughter, Nangong Ling Yan disliked feminine adornments but loved martial attire; she often made a fuss about becoming a heroic heroine, which was similar to Lan Ling in her previous life. Lan Ling, an only daughter of the Lan family, had abandoned the family business and quietly joined the army.

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