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In the carriage, the already quiet atmosphere grew even more silent upon hearing the name Lu Ziyuan.
Pei Yuqing instructed the driver to make way, allowing Lu Ziyuan and his entourage to pass first.
Only when the orderly sound of hooves faded into the distance did the carriage wheels start turning again.
Neither of them spoke until they returned to the mansion.
Xie Wanqing went back to Xuanhua Courtyard, while Pei Yuqing headed to the outer courtyard study.
That evening, a servant from the outer courtyard came with a message, saying that the Princely Heir was busy with official duties and would be staying in the study that night.
Such situations had happened before, but today, after a slight disagreement, he was staying in the study, which made Xie Wanqing feel a bit stifled.
Besides, with the year-end approaching, soon even Your Majesty would seal the pens and brushes; what official duties could possibly keep him busy?
