Su Long remained silent for several moments after hearing Bai Ming's explanation.
The night breeze drifted through the courtyard, gently rustling the leaves above them as both women stood beneath the corridor.
For the first time since the conversation began, Su Long's expression became unusually serious.
"Bai Ming…"
Her voice was quieter than before.
"I'm not completely certain."
She paused briefly before continuing.
"But I think Han Fuji may be hiding something from all of us."
Bai Ming immediately looked at her.
"What do you mean?"
Su Long folded her arms slowly.
The more she thought about it, the more uncomfortable she felt.
"Have you never found it strange?"
Bai Ming frowned.
"Found what strange?"
Su Long let out a slow breath.
"The wedding."
"The gifts."
"The money."
One after another, she listed them calmly.
"When Han Fuji first arrived in the Barren Lands, he was no different from the rest of us."
"He wasn't some wealthy merchant."
