Zhou Junlin stared at her in disbelief. The two had practically grown up together, and their engagement had been set long ago. Because the Lady of Xuan Chang was the grand-aunt of his mother's eldest sister-in-law, by that logic, Song Lianhe was technically his great-aunt.
The elders often used to tease them about it when they were children, and Song Lianhe would occasionally call him "nephew." But ever since she'd developed feelings for him, she'd refused to mention their familial connection, afraid it made her sound old.
He knew Song Lianhe quite well. She had been spoiled and domineering her entire life. He had never seen her back down for anyone—let alone act so subservient.
Zhou Junlin frowned slightly and looked again at his Imperial Uncle, who was several years his senior.
Zhou Cangyan's gaze was lowered languidly, the depths of his eyes holding a view no one could fully comprehend.
