章 202: His Affections 2

"What makes you say that I drove him out? It's he who didn't want to tell me the truth."

Qi Qingyao poured herself another cup of tea and drank a mouthful of hot liquid calmly before saying, "He refused to tell me the truth either because he didn't want to stay, or because he thought he could give me some random excuse and I'd let him stay, like what he's done before."

Si Jin nodded, in deep thought.

The children listened to their conversation from beside them from time to time, tilting their heads in vague comprehension. Dabao and Erniu forgot about it soon after, as they were busy eating cakes the servant sent them. Only Xiaobao was in deep, focused thought, his chin lodged in his hands. Did Mother really drive Uncle Jiang Bai out? He missed the older man, somewhat, as he was powerful and intelligent.