Ling Mo Han didn't say anything more. He glanced at Ling Wan indifferently and got up to leave.
Only after Ling Mo Han left did Ling Wan slowly breathe a sigh of relief. She slumped onto the chair, her tense heart still pounding.
She had managed to muddle through the situation, and it was a close call. Ling Wan walked to the desk, picked up the fan, and opened it to examine it closely.
This fan was also left behind by Sheng Xu Bai at that time. She hadn't found a suitable opportunity to return it to him, and over time, she had forgotten about it.
Now, it was difficult to even see Sheng Xu Bai, so returning the fan to him was even less likely.
Today, while tidying up her belongings, she had accidentally brought out the fan. She hadn't expected her elder brother to see it by chance. She didn't know how to explain it, but the misunderstanding had been left unresolved.
...
When Ling Mo Han returned to the East Courtyard, he placed the jar of flower tea directly in front of Feng Jin. Then, he sat in front of Feng Jin with a dark expression, looking troubled and sighing from time to time.
"You're sulking like that, and anyone would think someone owes you money. Did you step in dog poop when you went out? Are you in a bad mood?"
He came back with a long face and sat there without saying a word. Anyone would think someone had offended him.
Feng Jin's words fell silent for a long time, but Ling Mo Han didn't say a word. After a brief silence, Ling Mo Han's deep sigh was heard.
This made Feng Jin roll her eyes even more helplessly. She got up and walked to Ling Mo Han's side, looking at the man in front of her. She asked helplessly, "What's wrong with you? Why do you look like this after being asked to get that thing?"
Under Feng Jin's repeated questioning, Ling Mo Han finally raised his eyes to look at Feng Jin and recounted what had happened today. "I found a man's fan in Ling Wan's room."
"What's so strange about that? It's possible Ling Wan bought it herself. Is there a rule in this world that says girls can't have men's things? It's just a fan; it doesn't explain anything. Aren't you being too sensitive and overthinking things?"
It was just a fan, not a big deal. Was it worth him looking so dejected?
"If it were just an ordinary fan, it would be nothing. But it's a man's fan, and it's Sheng Xu Bai's!"
As he said this, Ling Mo Han's eyes were filled with anger. He was so angry he could have jumped up and gone to settle scores with Sheng Xu Bai.
Feng Jin's brows furrowed slightly, and she also found it somewhat unbelievable. "How do you know that fan belongs to Sheng Xu Bai? You might be guessing wildly and being suspicious. Don't think about these things anymore."
"The last inscription on the fan is the character 'Sheng'. Ling Wan has only had contact with Sheng Xu Bai from the Sheng family. If this fan doesn't belong to that kid Sheng Xu Bai, then whose could it be? It's all because you meddled and tried to play matchmaker that things have become this way. Ling Wan is a young girl, and her reputation is the most important. Now that it's like this..."
"What, are you blaming everything on me now? Why don't you look for reasons within yourself? Besides, Ling Wan is a good girl. She knows exactly what she's doing and will definitely not do what you're worried about. You can put your mind at ease. Nothing chaotic will happen."
"Moreover, Sheng Xu Bai is a gentleman. He's good-looking and talented. What's lacking? If he were to get together with Ling Wan, it wouldn't be bad either."
Based on looks alone, she felt Sheng Xu Bai was quite good. After all, such a handsome face was pleasing to the eye, and looking at it from time to time could also improve one's mood.
If they were to become a couple, they would be a perfect match of talent and beauty. She thought they were quite suitable.
Besides, it was natural for a man to marry and a woman to marry. This was all natural. Ling Mo Han was clearly making a mountain out of a molehill and worrying unnecessarily.
"What's so good about Sheng Xu Bai? He's just a pretty boy, so frail that he looks like he'll fall over with a gust of wind. What's so good about marrying such a man? My sister can't marry someone like that. If something were to happen, who knows who would protect whom in the end."
As soon as Sheng Xu Bai was mentioned, Ling Mo Han became very disgusted. He had no good impression of that frail scholar, Sheng Xu Bai.
Furthermore, the entire Sheng family were not easy people to deal with. If Ling Wan married into their family, she would inevitably be bullied by the Sheng family. He would absolutely not agree to Ling Wan marrying into such a family.
Even if Ling Wan were willing, he would break them up and forcefully end this marriage.
"You... you're simply unreasonable. You're prejudiced against him. I think he's quite good. He's not like you say. Sheng Xu Bai wasn't in good health before, but he has recovered now, and he's a responsible person."
It was clear he was being biased and insisted on demeaning the other person. Such behavior was truly despicable.
"No matter what you say, I disagree. You should give up this idea as soon as possible!"
Ling Mo Han's attitude was resolute, with no room for compromise. He absolutely would not let Ling Wan marry someone like Sheng Xu Bai.
Feng Jin rolled her eyes and looked at Ling Mo Han with extreme disdain. "You're the best in the world, alright? No one can compare to you. Are you satisfied now that I've said this?"
It had to be said that Feng Jin truly understood Ling Mo Han's temper. With just a few words, she coaxed him into smiling happily, and his mood immediately improved greatly.
"Naturally. You have some discerning eyes after all. You've finally spoken a truth."
He said this without batting an eye, as if these things were perfectly justified and Feng Jin was speaking the unvarnished truth.
"Considering you have some discerning eyes, I won't argue with you about this matter anymore. But you must remember, from now on, you are not allowed to have any contact with Sheng family members."
After issuing the warning, Ling Mo Han remembered something else and added, "Especially you, you are strictly forbidden from having even the slightest contact with Sheng Xu Bai or any man. Do you hear me?"
His words were full of warning. Feng Jin was accustomed to his domineering nature but still rolled her eyes in dissatisfaction. She no longer argued with Ling Mo Han.