Both of them were caught off guard by Mi Wen's sudden arrival. This teahouse wasn't exactly famous in the city; after all, Ye Shikai liked to keep a low profile. He used to be a man in the spotlight—he couldn't very well have the streets packed every time he came out just to drink tea and chat. He hadn't expected Mi Wen to come so quickly, and even the Hidden Guard hadn't had time to report her arrival.
Ye Shikai glanced out the window. There were no carriages or guards of the Lord beneath the teahouse; it seemed this time she was on a "micro-disguise private visit."
"Greetings, my lord." Shangguan Jian bowed with clasped hands, while Ye Shikai only nodded slightly in greeting.
