Ling Tianya's question unnerved Ling Yuqing a little.

Could it be that she already knew? Ling Yuqing started to fluster.

It was impossible, because of how much they had messed up when Ling Yuqing had to kneel. Ling Yuqing and Qu Wan had been extra careful that time, and she didn't believe that Ling Tianya would feel that something was up even before it had happened!

Besides, she had planned to completely remove herself from the situation that time, so even if anything happened to Ling Tianya later, it would not be traced back to Ling Yuqing at all.

With that in mind, Ling Yuqing gradually calmed down, continuing to smile naturally, "How could I know that you would come, Sis? You didn't tell me either-"

Ling Yuqing's tone seemed to be grumbling about Ling Tianya, but at the same time showing that they were sisters that had a great relationship, using affectionate names with each other.

Ling Yuqing's was doing it for the outside world to see. She wanted everyone to think that as sisters, they had a great relationship, and it wasn't like the rumors that were spreading out there.

Unfortunately, Ling Tianya didn't want to adhere to Ling Yuqing's wishes and actions, coldly taking