Returning to the Ministry of Justice was familiar territory for Song Lianhe.
Zhou Cangyan had been summoned early in the morning. The Ministry of Justice, however, was surprisingly considerate; they waited until she had woken up before sending Da Xi to fetch her. Soon, she too arrived, accompanied by Xuan Mei and Ah Jun.
"Greetings, Princess Qing."
Jing Ye was as prim and proper as ever. As he bowed to her with clasped hands, the tips of his ears turned a visible shade of red.
Song Lianhe let out a soft laugh. 'Jing Ye is still such a bashful boy, blushing whenever he talks to a woman.'
This only made her want to tease him more. She suddenly bent down, leaning in close. "You must be Junior Minister Jing."
Jing Ye jumped in surprise and stammered, "Th-th-that is this humble official."
'Still the same as ever!'
