Miss Truth

Ran Meiyu’s heart fluttered like a frightened deer, her cheeks flushed red. Ran Yan rose slowly from her seat, expressionless, her eyes downcast, waiting for Ran Pingyu to speak.

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"Please, take a seat," Ran Pingyu said, then turned to Xiao Song and added, "It is already noon, might Assistant Minister Xiao do us the honor of joining the Ran residence for lunch?"

Xiao Song’s gaze lightly swept over Ran Yan, and with a smile, he replied, "Then I shall impose on your hospitality."

Ran Pingyu was secretly surprised. He wasn’t very familiar with Xiao Song, but he had heard that Xiao Song generally didn’t accept meal invitations at someone’s home. Yet today, he had so readily agreed... Ran Pingyu glanced at Ran Yan, who sat still as a statue, then at Ran Meiyu, whose eyes sparkled and cheeks were tinged like peach blossoms. He thought to himself that indeed, Ran Meiyu looked more captivating. But Chang’an City was in no shortage of stunning and charismatic women.

For a moment, Ran Pingyu couldn’t be sure, as Xiao Song’s pretense was too convincing. He hadn’t even taken a second glance at anyone.

However, Xiao Song was beginning to regret it. Such a legitimate visit left him no opportunity to speak to Ran Yan or even afford her a second glance.

That brief glimpse earlier was not even enough to discern whether she had lost or gained weight these past few days...

This feeling made Xiao Song extremely uncomfortable. Alas, it was better not to have looked at all.