Liu Zhi'er's entire being seemed on the verge of collapse.
Her complexion was deathly pale, lacking any trace of color.
Di Yelei couldn't bear to see her despondency and quickly tried to comfort her.
"Second Sister, you are just distressed about Sisi, which has thrown you into confusion. There's a saying, 'too much concern leads to chaos.' Let's pretend that what happened just now didn't happen for the best."
Her cheeks burned with shame, especially upon recalling how she had just now misunderstood him, making her heartache all the worse.
"Brother-in-law, it is Second Sister's fault. I heard someone mention that you wanted to take a concubine, and Sisi did not permit it, which led to her being confined in the manor. To prevent the news from spreading, you..."
Di Yelei furrowed his brows. "Second Sister, where did you hear these words?"
"In my small shop, ah! The diners were talking about it as they ate, and that's why I..."
