Ning Xueyan left in the evening, after having a few bites of dinner.

Knowing that she would be leaving, dinner took place much earlier than usual at the Lord Protector's Manor. Since this was her homecoming ceremony, it was only right for the family to have a "warm" dinner at Lucky Garden.

Ning Zu'an appeared normal but said little. But, now and then, he would glance at Ning Xueyan out of the corner of his eye with an unpleasant sense of scrutiny. It was fortunate ...