Ye Ling looked at Zhao Guodong with furrowed brows, "What are you talking about every day? I really don't understand you. My jade pendant was lost, and it was Minister Shen who found it and returned it to me. Why would I lie to you about this? What benefit would I get?"
Zhao Guodong was reluctant to speak openly because he was afraid she'd feel embarrassed, "Forget it, let's just pretend nothing happened this time. In any case, stop these things on your own; it's pointless."
These words left Ye Ling confused, while Zhang Linong couldn't help himself anymore. He pulled Zhao Guodong aside and said to Ye Ling, "Ye Ling, we'll head back now."
Ye Ling nodded and turned to go back into the house.
On the way, Zhao Guodong reluctantly shook off Zhang Linong's hand, "I said all that to her for her own good, otherwise if she's in too deep, won't she be the one who gets hurt?"
