The next day.
Zeng Anmin wore a green scholar's robe, rode on horseback, and had a folding fan tucked at his waist.
He leisurely headed into the distance.
Today was the time Princess had arranged for their secret meeting.
"Little sister, boldly march on ahead!"
Zeng Anmin hummed a little tune, with a dried red foxtail grass stem between his lips, riding toward the Liu Residence.
"Clip-clop, clip-clop."
The horse's hooves rang through the streets in a particularly rhythmic cadence.
"Liu Residence!"
Zeng Anmin raised his head and looked over.
It was the same as last time.
The same plaque still hung there.
Zeng Anmin dismounted, tied up his horse, and headed into the estate.
"Knock, knock, knock!"
"Is anyone there? I've come to see Liu Xian."
Zeng Anmin's voice carried into the estate.
Since Princess had sent someone with a secret letter,
she certainly did not want anyone to know he had come to see her.
Therefore, Zeng Anmin naturally needed another excuse.
And Liu Xian, being his classmate,
was naturally an excellent excuse.
"Creak—"
Someone opened the door. It was a servant of the Liu Residence.
When the servant saw Zeng Anmin's face, he first froze, then respectfully said,
"Young Master Zeng has come?"
It was clear that Liu Xian had done a fine job.
The entire Liu Residence probably already recognized his face.
"I've come to see your young master."
Zeng Anmin yawned, looked around, and raised a brow. "Where is he?"
"He is in the estate. Please follow this lowly one, Young Master Zeng."
After entering the Liu Residence, Zeng Anmin looked around and inspected the place.
It was still the same as when he had come last time.
Following the servant all the way to the main courtyard,
he saw a familiar figure standing