Fu Tinghan bent down amidst the intentional and unintentional gazes of the crowd and stepped down from the carriage using the stool.
Seeing that Fu Tinghan was inside the carriage, the gazes became even bolder until he turned around and extended his hand, helping another person out of the carriage. Only then did everyone slightly restrain themselves, lowering their eyes, yet still couldn't help but sneak a peek.
Zhao Hanzhang stepped down from the carriage with Fu Tinghan's hand as support. She glanced around and asked, "Where's Second Son? Where have he and Xun Xiu run off to?"
Ji Yuan bowed and said, "Xie Shi is following Second Sir, there shouldn't be a problem."
Zhao Hanzhang was relieved upon hearing that Xie Shi was with him, she looked up and met the gaze of Gou Xi who was looking down. She smiled slightly, nodded distantly at him, and then walked up with Fu Tinghan.
Other officials stepped aside, waiting until they had climbed several steps before following.
