She arrived empty-handed, but on her way back, she had gained a box of pastries and the company of Master Gu Mingwen, whom she had asked to visit twice and had planned to invite over and over again.
Gu Mingwen's belongings were few, and he was accompanied by a servant in his twenties. The servant was not a man of many words, but he was agile, swiftly moving the belongings onto the carriage as Xie Zhinuan respectfully invited Gu Mingwen to board.
Duobao stood aside silently, first observing the road conditions for Gu Mingwen, then casting a glance at Xie Zhinuan, his lips pressed even tighter.
Xie Zhinuan, however, boarded the carriage with ease and began to discuss the situation at home with Gu Mingwen.
