Two women!
One older, one younger!
One in green robes with gray hair—the Great Virtue Imperial Tutor—and the Defender of the State Grand Princess!
The Lantian County Magistrate's legs gave way, and he collapsed directly onto the ground.
"My lord!"
"Lord Magistrate, what's wrong with you?"
The bailiffs on either side saw this and hurried over in alarm, intending to help him up.
Someone even said, "My lord, don't let these two little women scare you!"
Yet the moment he finished speaking, the Lantian County Magistrate suddenly turned to glare at him. Without waiting for those around him to stop him, he rushed forward and kicked the man, cursing furiously, "You damned thing! If you want to die, don't drag this official down with you!"
"M-My lord?"
"What mistake did I make?"
Even after being kicked, the man still looked utterly bewildered.
"Impudent!"
"You still dare ask?"
The Lantian County Magistrate barked.
He immediately clasped his hands and bowed to Verdant Green Maiden and Zhao Qingyu. "Your Highness the Grand Princess, Imperial Tutor, your visit brings immeasurable honor upon this lowly official!"
"Just now, this lowly official failed to recognize Mount Tai before him. Please do not hold it against me."
"This lowly official has long lived far from the capital and has not beheld His Majesty's countenance for many years, which is why... I failed to recognize you both. Please, take your seats!"
As he spoke, the Lantian County Magistrate hurriedly invited Verdant Green Maiden and Zhao Qingyu to sit.
Only then did the surrounding bailiffs freeze in place, staring at the scene before them in stunned disbelief.
What did that mean...
They had nearly arrested the Imperial Tutor and the Grand Princess?
That was a capital crime!
With a clatter!
A crowd of bailiffs dropped to their knees.