"Did Emperor Xia say what this was about?" he asked casually.
"No, but a young woman named Spring Orchid is waiting for you outside the mansion," the maidservant replied.
"I see. You may go."
Jiang Lan nodded. After a moment's thought, he decided to bring You'Er with him.
Outside the Prime Minister's Mansion, a woman with her hair in a coiled bun and dressed in palace attire stood waiting for Jiang Lan beside a prepared carriage.
"This servant greets Lord Feng Jun."
Seeing Jiang Lan emerge with You'Er, Spring Orchid immediately bowed and greeted him. Her eyes then swept over You'Er with a questioning look.
'She has served Emperor Xia for many years and knew her personality well. Although the Emperor hadn't asked about Jiang Lan's whereabouts these past few days, she was clearly displeased.'
'They had just completed their wedding ceremony, yet Jiang Lan had returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion early the very next morning.'
