Chapter 285

The study quieted down, and the atmosphere between the two settled as well.

Yuan Yunzhong secretly bitterly smiled.

He had misspoke again.

He admitted that he had been intentionally and unintentionally avoiding Song Jiyun lately, and his purpose in doing so was out of fear of bringing her harm.

But he didn't show it on his face and simply said lightly, "I promised you I would handle the affairs of Prince Ning's Mansion well and not let your family be implicated."

She should believe in his abilities.

Song Jiyun did not utter a word but instead stood up and walked to the window sill.

The courtyard was shaded by green trees which unavoidably swayed in the night wind, casting sprawling shadows.

She turned around with a smile, leaning against the window frame, her delicate hand casually resting on the window sill, glowing white in the moonlight, which made Yuan Yunzhong think of their night at Hong Family Mountain.