The Xue Family.
The Xue sisters stayed behind to have lunch with Shen Yinning.
While Xue Qingqing went to the backyard with the maids to dig out that jar of plum blossom wine, Shen Yinning quietly asked, "Has Xue Ling been bullying you?"
Xue Mianmian shook her head, her doe-like eyes revealing lingering fear: "Back when I first reunited with my family, he was restless at night, always sneaking into my room. Later, after I started sleeping with my younger sister, he stopped coming. A few days ago, when he returned from Jiangnan, he brought back gifts for both my sister and me. He only glanced at me a few times but didn't bully me."
Shen Yinning finally felt reassured and added, "If he ever bullies you, run to Madam Xue's courtyard. No matter how brazen he is, he wouldn't dare act recklessly in front of Madam Xue."
"I understand." Xue Mianmian grasped her hand. "Zhaozhao, let me tell you a secret—my younger sister has already finalized her match."
