It was impossible to investigate anything now, not when Master Tian was watching his every move.
The servants who attended to him, the Hidden Guards who protected him, and the men who ran his errands were all assigned by Master Tian.
"Second Master," a servant boy's voice called from outside the study. "The Family Head heard you went out to see Young Master Tian Fu."
Tian Pingyue sighed silently and called out, "Tell the Family Head I only glanced at him from a distance. I didn't speak to him."
The servant boy quickly withdrew. A moment later, another knock came at the study door.
"I already said I only took a glance—"
"Second Master, it's me."
A woman's voice drifted in from outside, and Tian Pingyue's expression softened slightly. "Ah, it's Xuan'er. Come in."
The study door opened. Meng Fanxuan entered, carrying a plate of pastries.
