68 Curiosity

Despite the relaxed atmosphere at the dinner table, Xu Feng couldn't shake the questions that had been nagging at him all day. He knew he had to address them, even if it meant breaking the current mood.

Looking ahead, he considered that the Xuan family elders would depart the estate the next morning, and when they had an adequate number of servants to maintain the estate, Xu Feng, Xuan Jian, and Xuan Yang might not have another opportunity to converse like this for a while. 

So, he steeled himself to disrupt the pleasant vibe.

As the men approached the end of their meal, their plates were remarkably clean, a testament to the charm of a good pepper. No bad peppers allowed.