Pei Huaian pondered for a moment, then took the teacup she offered, held it in his hand, and swirled it back and forth as if he was contemplating something.
Lin Shuangqiao thought her words had taken effect and continued, "Doctor Shao has always said you fancied her and also mentioned that Miss Liang is simply not worthy of the Fifth Prince. Miss Liang was provoked, which is why she made those remarks."
"Oh? Are you acquainted with Liang Rou?" Pei Huaian asked nonchalantly.
"Isn't she the second young mistress from the Capital City's Liang Family? I've heard that the legitimate daughter of the Liang Family married into Marquis Pingnan's Mansion, becoming a member of the mansion, but she's nothing more than a widow in name."
Pei Huaian's gaze lingered on her face for a long time. Could it be that she really wasn't sent by someone else?
No matter how Pei Huaian tried to probe, Lin Shuangqiao either knew nothing or spilled everything she knew, seemingly not acting.
