Leaving the Gu estate, Pei Yan climbed into Mei Wanying's carriage as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
His movements were smooth, without a trace of awkwardness.
Mei Wanying asked, "Aren't you going back to the palace to deal with government matters?"
Pei Yan replied, "I'm only mortal. I need a break."
The implication was that nothing was urgent.
Mei Wanying didn't ask what he and Mr. Gu had discussed in the study, nor did she have any desire to find out.
She let him take a seat beside her.
The carriage slowly departed from the Gu Mansion.
Pei Yan feigned ignorance. "So, is that Gu Xun's intended bride?"
'As if I don't know what kind of temper he has.'
He wouldn't waste a moment's thought on people and matters that didn't concern him.
"Just say what's on your mind. Don't beat around the bush."
