***
Mai Xiaomai fell silent.
Lin Xuanzi knew her sore spot and didn't let the topic continue. Instead, he asked Mai's mom, "Auntie, how many times have you been to the Imperial Capital?"
"Hehe, I haven't been here even once."
Mai's mom said with a slightly awkward smile, "Ever since Xiaomai was born, I've been busy all the time. As a housewife, where do I have the time to travel around?"
"Then Xiaomai should take you out for some fun."
Lin Xuanzi laughed and said, "If I'm free, I can take you around the whole Imperial Capital too."
"That's great, thank you, Mr. Lin. We're embarrassed to trouble you."
Mai's mom's face lit up with a smile.
"I like being troubled by you, as long as you don't mind."
Lin Xuanzi smiled faintly, with a touch of patience and gentleness in his expression, causing Mai Xiaomai to feel a bit lost in thought.
