Fan Ruyin wanted to use the rumors to pressure her way into the household.
It was not a clever trick, but it was useful against people who cared about face.
Unfortunately for Fan Ruyin, Li Jain was not a normal person, and the Li children were not easy to fool.
Still, Li Xinyue decided that she should warn him.
...
Inside the hall, Li Jain was looking at the menu with Li Yujian.
There were too many guests, and the banquet dishes had to be prepared carefully. Some dishes could be made ahead of time, while others had to be finished shortly before serving. Since the banquet food would carry spiritual effects, the order of serving also mattered. If the dishes clashed, guests might feel uncomfortable.
Fan Ruyin entered with a smile and called out: "Li Jain."
Li Jain looked up as if he'd just seen her: "Fan Ruyin, you're here. Is something wrong?"
