Li Shimin in an instant saw the subtle change on the face of his sister, known for her intelligence and wisdom, as her expression slightly shifted and then faintly dimmed.
He could roughly understand that Li Xiuning's sadness was not because she saw something between them, but because through them she saw the impassable gulf and difficulties between her and Kou Zhong.
That budding emotion, after all, could not grow.
"Xiuning, come with me to meet Young Master Qin and Mr. Sui," Li Shimin wanted to subtly pull Li Xiuning away from the awkwardness, yet Li Xiuning softly said, "I originally came to visit Kou Zhong and them... I'll go in first."
With that, she dismounted.
Li Shimin, helpless, had to dismount as well and stood beneath the bridge, saluting Shi Feixuan and Sui Yi, "Young Master Qin, Mr. Sui, the court banquet is about to begin, would the two of you like to go for a viewing?"
