“Oh?” Within the carriage, the Madam felt a hint of surprise, but she did not enquire further. It was as if nothing in the outside world was that interesting to her.

However, the other party had stepped in to aid her, so she wasn’t about to leave immediately.

The driver with the missing tooth had served her for many years, and he could read her intentions. He leaned lazily against the carriage door, as though watching a play.

A look of contempt flashed across the young noble’s eyes when he heard what Zu An had said. However, he still clasped his fist and played along. “Forgive me for having rather poor eyesight. Respectfully, I truly do not know who you are.”

Zu An said, “I’m not really anyone special. I’m just a baron, personally appointed by His Majesty. I’m also the crown prince’s secretary, stationed in the Eastern Palace, but that’s not that big of a deal. Since we are both officials, why don’t we let the matter drop?”

He’d mentioned this chiefly because he wanted to find out whether this...