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Look at that, clearly someone knows something is happening here and has come to help her out. Who could be so clever to send a message?
Li Butler.
Qi Xiaomian recognized him. "What brings you here? Are you here to book a banquet? I haven't had the chance to congratulate Second Brother yet. After so many years of marriage, they finally have a child—what a joyous occasion!"
Li Butler felt a sudden panic. How did the Marquis find out?
"Someone must have leaked it," Qi Xiaomian said. "Although the news has only spread for less than an incense stick's time, I believe everyone who should know already does."
"I heard it's been over four months. Such great news! I can't believe it was kept secret for so long, even from His Majesty."
"However, I can understand why they would do that. After all, they waited so long for a child; naturally, they need to be cautious."
Qi Xiaomian continued with a string of congratulatory remarks and then asked, "How many dishes are you planning to order for the banquet? I eat at Small Tavern every day and know the menu well. Would you like me to recommend some?"
"No, no, it's not urgent," Li Butler replied.
"Not urgent? Did I guess wrong? Aren't you here to book the banquet?"
"Uh, we can book it. I'm just busy handling some matters, and we haven't set a date for the feast yet."
"At this point, still handling matters? Second Brother is being a bit too diligent."
Li Butler smiled but remained silent. His demeanor suggested he hadn't given up yet, but in front of Qi Xiaomian, he didn't know how to proceed.
Qi Xiaomian watched him with a smile at the corner of his mouth. After a while, his tone turned slightly angry. "You old fool! I've been watching you for just a moment and already saw you glance at Miss Sang several times. Hiding your bad intentions right in front of me—be careful or I'll drag you over to the Office of Censors and throw you in prison!"
Li Butler was frightened and lowered his head. "No, no! Marquis misunderstood; how could I dare to—"
"Shut it! Since today is Second Brother's big day, I won't hold it against you, but don't continue to irritate me here."
After a few words managed to send the people from Second Prince's Residence away, Qi Xiaomian turned his attention back. "Did he upset you?"
"No, he's just a bit difficult. I've refused him multiple times, but he still insists on inviting me into the residence."
Speaking of this, Sang Qingxiao casually explained, "He was giving me signals to keep quiet and not mention it to you; he wants to invite me to Prince's Mansion to discuss Evil Spirit matters."
Qi Xiaomian snorted coldly. "Li Cu has already told me about this; stay out of it."
"I know," Li Butler replied. "That's why I refused him. If he had shown even a hint of bad attitude, I could have found an excuse to kick him out. But because he was so polite and considerate of the royal family's reputation, I couldn't get angry."
He sighed again. "It's just that right after he arrived, news about Consort of the Second Prince's pregnancy came out; otherwise, people might think I leaked it."
Qi Xiaomian laughed. "I did."
Ah? Who allowed them to scheme against you? Sang Qingxiao also laughed, saying, "This time, there's no reason for them to insist on me. The Office of Censors can just pick a Demon Catcher to take a look; I don't know why they specifically want me."
Qi Xiaomian, however, seemed worried. "If they seek someone from the palace, you might still have to make a trip. Besides the Emperor's decree, there are also the wishes of the women in the harem."
"Are they relying on me now?" Qi Xiaomian suggested letting Old Vine and the others investigate first so that they could prepare a response in advance. "These days, I don't have to go out on official business. When they come again, I'll accompany you."
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