...
Despite her regal bearing, Zhong Ming showed no reaction whatsoever. His composure made the female official and guards at Ji Qingyue's side widen their eyes in astonishment.
The next moment, sensing something was amiss, they exchanged a glance and refrained from any further words or actions.
However, while they had sensed something was unusual, the young maid at Princess Qingyue's side was not so perceptive.
Zhong Ming's challenging tone immediately set the hot-tempered maid off:
"How can you be so ungrateful! The Princess was kind enough to help you, and not only are you not thankful, you dare to be so rude... You're an ignorant, ungrateful wretch..."
"Xiaolu, hold your tongue."
After rebuking her maid, Ji Qingyue immediately turned to Zhong Ming and offered him an apology with a slight bow.
"My apologies, Zhong Ming. I have not been strict enough in her upbringing..."
