"Your Lordship knows me?" The young master looked surprised, then laughed freely. "So that's how it is. For a figure like Your Lordship to know my humble name is only natural. How could you be measured by ordinary standards?"
As he spoke, he clasped his hands again and solemnly said, "I am Sun Xun of the Sun Household of Jiangnan. Greetings, Marquis of Pacifying the Realm!"
Having said this, he did not waste words or show the slightest awkwardness. He climbed straight into the carriage, then said to Qiu Yan, "My book boy traveled here with me. I hope Your Lordship can arrange a place for him to stay."
Qiu Yan nodded. "Judging by your book boy's waist, hips, and arms, he has martial training as well. He looks frail, but his strength is held tightly within. He must be a capable rider too. When we reach the post station in the county town ahead, requisition another horse for him."
"Many thanks, Your Lordship."
"Hmph! What a hypocritical act. You really make it impossible to guard against you." At this moment, Wu Meng flipped through the air and landed back on his horse. Broad and powerfully built, he had dropped down from midair, his feet landing on the carriage, yet the carriage did not sway or sink in the slightest. It displayed his precise control over his strength.
Sun Xun was not angered. Looking at Wu Meng, he smiled. "It seems Brother Wu holds some prejudice against me."
"Putting on airs!" Wu Meng curled his lip. "What I hate most are noble lineage brats like you."
"Brother Wu is truly forthright, though you cannot help but be blinded by a single leaf," Sun Xun said. Though he had only just arrived, he showed no fear at all. He spoke without