County Magistrate Ma is old and experienced, responding swiftly; although initially stunned, he quickly smiled and replied, "If the Commandery Princess has any directives, please feel free to instruct, and I will follow without question."
The Commandery Princess's mention of "discussion" was merely a courteous gesture. He, deeply favored by Prince Nanyang and promoted from a merchant background to County Magistrate, had no qualifications to "discuss" with her.
In public, Jiang Shaohua maintained County Magistrate Ma's dignity and smiled, "Today, I traveled incognito and was accompanied by County Magistrate Ma's eldest grandson. Mr. Ma indeed embodies the meticulous teaching of County Magistrate Ma, speaking and acting thoroughly and astutely, adept at handling miscellaneous duties and affairs."
