When Jiang Ping'an arrived at Princess Bailing's Residence, its servants were already waiting eagerly before the gates.
He dismounted in front of the residence and waited a moment. Princess Bailing emerged in full dress and personally welcomed him inside.
As Princess Bailing led Jiang Ping'an into the residence, she said with a smile, "With you calling at my door so openly to learn the way, I fear all of Yujing will know by now."
This was no exaggeration. Jiang Ping'an was now an immensely influential figure in the Great Qian Kingdom.
Especially after he had slain ten fifth-rank great demons in succession by himself, even Great Powers of the Law Manifestation Realm or the sitting prime minister had to address him respectfully and courteously as Marquis Jiang when they met him.
For him to pay such a formal and ceremonious visit to Princess Bailing's Residence in broad daylight was bound to draw countless eyes.
"It is my first time visiting your home. I had to be a little formal," Jiang Ping'an said with a smile.
Princess Bailing had long prepared for Jiang Ping'an's arrival, so the two chatted and laughed all the way to the main courtyard before entering the principal hall for tea and conversation.
They had only taken two sips of tea after sitting down when the female steward, disregarding etiquette, walked up to Princess Bailing with the gift list and said quietly, "Your Highness, please look over the list of gifts."
Princess Bailing inwardly blamed the female steward for being so blind. She and Jiang Ping'an were having such a pleasant conversation—why look at some gift list? Did she need to inspect what Jiang Ping'an had given her? It would be more fitting for her to give him gifts instead.
Besides, who would look over a gift