"Whether they think highly of the Hanlin Academy or not, we don't know," He Nan said, walking out with his hands behind his back, "but we have to admit they are capable."
Ning Yuchen frowned. "...Mr. He, you've been defending him for so many years. Who knows if Mr. Gu will even appreciate your favor?"
He Nan replied, "Lord Ning worries too much. My friendship with Mr. Gu is much more solid than you imagine.
"I heard Lord Ning has been looking for a courtyard these days. I wonder how that is going now?"
Ning Yuchen looked baffled. "Where did this rumor come from? We are living perfectly fine right now. Why would we look for another courtyard?"
"You aren't...?" He Nan paused. "Then maybe I made a mistake."
Leaving behind this baffling remark, He Nan boarded his carriage and vanished from their sight in the blink of an eye.
"Lord Ning, are you planning to buy a courtyard?" Cao Shijiang cupped his hands in congratulation. "Then I'll congratulate you here in advance."
