It wasn't even a secret because they heard it was done openly in class, so she insisted her husband invite the man for dinner.
When in reality, she wanted what Xuan did with her daughter. It would be safe to say she envied her daughter a little bit.
"Sect Master, a man is at the door claiming an invitation."
"Let him in."
The maid left and returned with Xuan. When he got in, he quickly liked this place.
The place had jade-tiled roofs, vermillion gates guarded by spirit beasts, crystal-lit halls with silk tapestries, flowing lotus ponds, sandalwood furniture inlaid with gold, and chambers infused with spiritual energy where every breath felt divine.
"Please, son, have a seat," Xi Ning's father offered him a place beside his daughter, who had flushed cheeks upon seeing Xuan again.
The meal served was sardine fish with some vegetables. They were definitely wealthy—what could he have expected?