Ouyang Chengze's face still wore a smile, but the warmth in his eyes had noticeably diminished.
He smiled as he glanced at Mother Zhang and said, "Mother Zhang, you have been by Grandmother's side for many years. As a junior, I shouldn't be reprimanding you! However, your words just now were inappropriate. Miss Jiang is a County Lord personally bestowed by Your Majesty. What she wants to say or do is not for a mere slave like you to comment on."
Mother Zhang's expression changed, and she fell to her knees, bowing her head in regret: "Young Master is right to reprimand me. I misspoke, but it was for Young Master's own good. Please, Young Master, spare me this once!"
"Whether I'm well or not, I know that best myself. You need not worry in the future!" Ouyang Chengze's tone softened slightly as he continued, "Mother, you are getting older and should worry less to enjoy a long life. I don't want you to be burdened with these trivial matters that don't concern you!"
