"Aunt Seven," Gu Lejia began, with an embarrassed Xiuxiang in tow, "this is Song Xiuyang."
Jin Qianqian had already guessed the reason for Gu Lejia's visit. 'This guy seems to have a real problem with me lately,' she thought. He only greeted her when Ancient Wen Heng was around; otherwise, he completely ignored her.
Jin Qianqian gave a slight nod before turning to get back to her work.
"Aunt Seven, this is Xiuxiang's first time visiting. Shouldn't you at least welcome her?"
Jin Qianqian had no intention of coddling him. "Gu Lejia, I actually preferred it when you ignored me. If it weren't for your Seventh Uncle, you probably wouldn't even be allowed in this courtyard."
Humiliated like that, especially in front of the woman he admired, Gu Lejia's expression soured, but he couldn't find the words to argue back.
Beside them, Xiuxiang curtsied to Jin Qianqian. "Greetings, Madam. I apologize for the intrusion. It was presumptuous of me to visit without notice."
