Viper Reappears

That night, Youzhou Governor-General's Office.

The East Flower Hall on the eastern side of the Governor-General's Office was where Fang Qian was currently staying.

Di Renjie and Li Yuanfang were taking an evening stroll through the residence when they arrived at the East Flower Hall.

Li Yuanfang said, "Sir, the East Flower Hall used to be so deserted. Now that Lord Fang has moved in, it has suddenly become lively."

Di Renjie smiled. "Yuanfang, let us stop by Lord Fang's room and see whether he needs anything."

Before the two could enter, Fang Qian's loud rebuke came from inside. "You insolent servant! Who told you to barge into my room without permission?"

A servant replied, "My lord, the steward ordered this humble one to bring you washing water and assist you in changing."

Fang Qian shouted, "I already said I can dress myself! I do not need servants like you waiting on me. This is outrageous! You do not understand the slightest bit of propriety. How has that steward been teaching fools like you? Get out! Get out! Honestly!"

Di Renjie looked at Li Yuanfang, and both were baffled.

Soon, a servant emerged with his head lowered. Upon seeing Di Renjie, he immediately complained, "My lord, Lord Fang, he..."

Di Renjie raised a hand to stop him, then waved for him to leave.

Seeing this, Li Yuanfang asked softly, "Sir, should we still go in?"

Without a word, Di Renjie led Li Yuanfang away.

Li Yuanfang asked, "Sir, do you not find Lord Fang rather strange? Even if he is frugal, there is no need to take it this far."

Di Renjie pondered for a moment. "Yuanfang, bring that servant to the main hall."

Before long, Li Yuanfang brought the servant to the main hall.

Seeing that the servant was