'Snowball avoided Li Meirong's gaze before answering in a monotone voice, "Ummm, this place looks a lot like my family's home."
Li Meirong's clear eyes narrowed as she said, "Your family's home must be beautiful. I know you've been in a family dispute but maybe later on, after a few years, we can go back and visit your home, if you don't mind. "
Bai Yu thought about her suggestion. Technically, they would eventually return to the clan's grounds so he wouldn't be lying to Her Ladyship! Relieved at being able to tell the truth, he nodded his head and said, "Yes, let's do that!"
'I must be careful with my words… Her Ladyship has a troublesome inquisitive nature.' Mentally berating himself for his momentary lapse, Bai Yu leapt ahead, hoping to avoid any more potentially damning question.
