She Became A Downfall Noble Lady

Jinrong frowned at the characters on the wall and didn’t shift his gaze until Hu Jing entered the room. He then silently turned to look at Hu Jing.

Hu Jing first paid his respects to Jinrong and then waved to Hongzhi standing behind, "Come and serve tea to the Sixth Master."

Jinrong waved his hand and pointed to a spot nearby, "No need for formalities, Mister. Please, have a seat."

Hongzhi, who had accompanied Jinrong back from court, had been barred from entering the study and had no chance to step foot inside. The tea he prepared earlier could finally be served now.

Hu Jing took the tea tray, placed the teacup beside Jinrong, and asked, "Has the Sixth Master encountered some troubles? Why not share it with me? Perhaps I could offer some consolation."

Jinrong cast an expressionless glance at Hongzhi, causing him to shudder. He quickly bowed and retreated, closing the door behind him and shrugged at Hong Wu who was peering from the outside. The Sixth Master and the Duke An had come out together, probably facing some setbacks regarding Miss Ye’s affair.

Those who served by Jinrong’s side generally knew where his weakness lay. After Jinrong appeared to calmly drink a couple of sips of tea, Hu Jing cautiously ventured, "Is it because of Miss Ye’s matter?"

After Miss Ye had left the capital for a considerable time, the Sixth Master didn’t speak of it, but in his daily actions, something always seemed to be missing. Although he was still in contact with Jiang Yifan and the guards left in Clear Water Village, receiving news about Miss Ye now and then, it wasn’t the same as before when she was close by, and he could visit her whenever the whim struck him.