Awkward

The next day—

Early in the morning, Ye Wen led a group to visit Pietro, only to find himself awkwardly scratching his feet in front of the City Lord's Mansion.

Why was Qian Renxue, that woman, here first thing in the morning to block my way? Ye Wen screamed inwardly.

Qian Renxue was somewhat stunned as well. She had merely intended to conduct a routine inspection of Pietro's work, never expecting to run into Ye Wen.

But Qian Renxue's lips soon curved into a delighted smile.

"We really are fated, little brother. Are you here to visit City Lord Pietro too?"

"Y-yes." Ye Wen replied awkwardly.

Ye Wen thought that this time, he had truly been cornered. Running would be useless; as long as Qian Renxue made even the slightest inquiry with Pietro, the City Lord of the City Lord's Mansion, she would learn his identity.

But when Ye Wen carefully considered his past, he realized he had never done anything shameful in his life. So what was there to fear? He quickly composed himself and said, "I never expected that simply coming here to handle some mundane matters would let me encounter Your Highness the Crown Prince. It seems my luck is quite good today." Ye Wen shamelessly flattered her.

Qian Renxue had practically developed an instinct for the false pleasantries exchanged between nobles, and she soon began trading compliments with Ye Wen.

After a brief moment of dazed silence, Ye Wen's attendants immediately understood Qian Renxue's identity. They inwardly marveled at how capable their young son-in-law was. Not only had he taken his business beyond the province, but he had even established ties with His Highness the Crown Prince. Once they returned, they would have to curry favor with their young son-in-law properly.

Thus, the group entered the