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"Pei Zhiyan paused in the act of sipping soup and frowned. Song Ruotang also looked at him, for she knew that when the gatekeeper asked for an audience, it was most likely about Pei Yu."

""Zhiyan?" Song Ruotang softly brought Pei Zhiyan back to his senses. Xiao Xi was waiting for his reply. Pei Zhiyan put down the soup bowl, let out a breath, and raised his hand to rub the space between his eyebrows. "Let him in.""

"The gatekeeper tiptoed into the courtyard. When he saw Pei Zhiyan, he knelt down. Without being asked, he said on his own, "Master, the eldest young master has been lingering at the gate and refuses to leave. Your servant has tried to persuade him, but he insisted that I come and report to you, master.""

"Pei Zhiyan's eyebrows twitched slightly, and there was a chill in his eyes. "What? Does he think I'll feel sorry for him?""