As soon as he finished speaking, the hall erupted in laughter, and the slightly tense, drawn atmosphere vanished at once. Everyone thought to themselves that this youth was quick-witted indeed.
Huangfuming kept an eye on Ning Xiaoxian; seeing the corners of her lips lift, clearly amused as well. The only person he wanted to make laugh was her, and now that his goal was achieved, he said, "Sister, have you eaten your fill? Let us go; the lantern festival is about to begin."
Right then, Xiang Fen appeared from who knew where and helped her put on her outer jacket. Huangfuming tapped lightly twice on the table with his fingers, and only when Xiang Fen had supported her as she slowly returned to the carriage did he follow behind.
The carriage started moving again. Huangfuming still sat opposite her and suddenly said, "Sister has always been kind-hearted. After hearing what that man said just now, how is it that you made no response?"
