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Before returning to the Qing mansion, Feng Ming had to listen to Qing Zhang’s endless praising. He let out a big yawn as he led Luo Yun and the other two back to their courtyard. Qiu Yue and the other maids expected him to encounter troubled waters. The moment he returned, they flew to his side welcoming him with hush greetings.
[TLN: troubled waters: a difficult or confusing situation]
[hush greetings: xū hán wèn nuǎn – a Chinese idiom, when someone asks another person about their wellbeing. For instance, asking if they are too cold or too hot. Do they have enough food to eat and clothes to wear?]
“Duke Ming… did you meet that scary crown prince, Qing Li?”
“Is he fierce?” “Were you able to see Princess Zhang Liu?”
“Were there a lot of people at the banquet?”
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His maids chattered non-stop. He had yet to answer a question before another was asked. On the side, Qiu Lan listened to the others while ushering them in as a cl.u.s.ter.
Once inside, he was upset to find that Rong Tian had not returned yet.
Qiu Lan spoke up, “The King had not informed Duke Ming… but tonight, there is something important that needs to be done. There is a chance he will not be back by today.”
Rong Hu said, “At tonight’s banquet, Duke Ming showed off a domineering presence that gave face to His Majesty.”
The maids had just finished helping Feng Ming bathe and change clothes. With so many meddlesome hands, he did not have the chance to say anything. They still had not heard anything about what happened at the banquet, and after hearing Rong Hu’s words, started asking for details. It was Rong Hu’s responsibility to guard Feng Ming. He originally wanted to leave, but sitting inside the room served the same purpose. He told them the events of the banquet from start to end.
