Song Chengyue truly couldn't even muster the energy to be angry.
When someone lashed out, Song Chengyue typically stood up and called out twice, "This official knows his crime, will surely investigate properly, and provide results within three days."
That was the end of it.
After the short morning court session, he had barely walked far from the palace gates when he saw a Jade Chariot parked there.
Song Chengyue politely greeted the occupant, but did not enter the Jade Chariot, as he needed to avoid any suspicion of impropriety.
From within the Jade Chariot, an old man with white hair and beard stepped out, looking at Song Chengyue and giving a hand-clasped bow.
"Lord Song."
Song Chengyue stepped aside, refusing to accept the gesture, and instead returned a polite, half-bow gesture.
"I have seen the respected elder."
