"Are you concerned about me?" Xing Hu asked incredulously.
"Of course," Ichuan Fei responded matter-of-factly, "Yichuan Yue is my biological aunt, so naturally we refer to each other as brothers. If I don't think about your interests, am I supposed to think about outsiders?"
"Who is an outsider?" Xing Hu frowned, asking in displeasure.
"Hehe," Ichuan Fei chuckled softly, choosing not to answer his question but instead turning to Qingtang, earnestly saying, "Though you are a commoner, you are still aware of propriety and honor; it seems my aunt educated you well. I believe they treated you as if you were their daughter. Hence, I don't mind your identity. If you wish to be with Xing Hu, feel free; I won't stop you, but..."
