Tang Yuan stood on the second-floor balcony, holding a glass of red wine as he quietly watched the busy scene below.
He watched the woman calmly directing the crowd.
A trace of approval flashed through his eyes.
This woman was indeed useful.
Not only was her body soft enough, her methods were tough enough too.
Taking her to the fief would save him quite a bit of trouble.
Just then.
The gates of the King's Mansion were pushed open.
Three figures walked in.
They were Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing, who had returned from Suotuo City.
Tang San walked in front.
When he saw Zhu Zhuyun standing on the steps, he gave a slight nod.
"Big Sister Zhuyun."
Zhu Zhuyun turned around. The stern expression on her face instantly melted away upon seeing Tang San, replaced by a gentle smile.
"Xiao San, you're back."
"That training trip must have been hard on you."
She walked down the steps, her gaze lingering on Zhu Zhuqing for a moment.
Her eyes were somewhat complicated.
But she quickly concealed it.
"Lord is waiting for you upstairs."
"Hurry up."
Tang San nodded and led the two of them directly to the second floor.
Inside the study.
Tang Yuan was already seated behind a large desk.
He wore a black brocade robe without excessive decoration, yet he exuded the bearing of a towering mountain and still waters.
Even merely sitting there in silence.
He gave people the feeling of an insurmountable mountain.
"Teacher."
Tang San entered the study and respectfully bowed.
Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing followed suit.
Before Tang Yuan, even the usually mischievous Xiao Wu became well-behaved.
"Mm."
Tang Yuan set down the wineglass in his hand, his gaze falling on Tang San.
"Is it done?"
Tang San straightened up.
"Yes,