In front of Tang Wanzhuang, Zhao Changhe naturally had to clarify his relationship with the imperial noble consort. “Well, isn’t it natural to take a few more glances at someone that beautiful? It’s just human nature, haha…”4

Tang Wanzhuang stared at him without saying a word.0

Zhao Changhe cautiously continued, “Actually, I stared at you even longer when we first met. Maybe you just didn’t notice…”0

Tang Wanzhuang subconsciously glanced around, and then said expressionlessly, “Don’t forget what you once said.”0

She was reminding him that he had said he was not interested in a marriage alliance.0

Zhao Changhe rolled his eyes. Back in Gusu, they had gotten comfortable with each other to the point where they would even flirt with one another a little, but now that they were in the capital, they were back to square one. She was being harsh and stern, clearly expressing her stance that she was not looking to be with anyone.0

Ignoring his expression, Tang Wanzhuang continued, “It’s fine to take a few glances at her, but do you really plan to stay at the Huangfu Clan? Is that still just human nature?”0

“I have nowhere else to stay. Can I stay with you then?”0

Tang Wanzhuang paused. She realized that she did not have strong grounds to argue, so she could only say, “Regardless...0