"But after all, the lady of your residence is an independent person. Whoever did wrong should naturally apologize, especially when it implicates a human life."
"Prince of the State, don't you know? One cannot live after bringing misfortune upon themselves. Who knows if a casual command given now might come back upon oneself in the future?"
"As the saying goes, 'Do not impose on others what you do not wish for yourself.'"
"If the Prince of the State cannot manage the lady of your own residence, next time such an offense occurs, we will not be so courteous."
The warning in Chu Heng's words was too obvious. Duke Qing's face turned red, alternating between blue and white. Eventually, realizing he could not contend with Chu Heng, he could only nod obediently.
Returning to the residence.
Duke Qing, with a stern face, headed straight for the backyard.
"Prince of the State, you've returned?" The maidservants in the backyard greeted him, smiling like flowers.
