Inner Imperial City, the Regent King's residence.
"Who knows where this fellow came from? The Prince actually had him put up in Listening Waves Courtyard."
"No idea, but I heard he was brought in from outside. When he first arrived, the Prince even sent Imperial Physician Xue to examine him. That shows how much importance the Prince places on him."
Yang Qing listened as the two servants leading the way walked with their heads together, whispering, but his expression did not change in the slightest.
He simply followed them to the courtyard Duan Hongzhuo had assigned him.
"Listening Waves Courtyard. The Prince's calligraphy truly reflects the man—such an imposing presence."
Outside Listening Waves Courtyard, Yang Qing tilted his head back to look at the three characters on the plaque.
"Of course! Just think who our Prince is!" Hearing Yang Qing's praise, the servant immediately chimed in.
"This is one of our Prince's favorite courtyards. Letting you stay here shows just how much importance he places on you."
Yang Qing said, "I had no idea there was so much behind it. Since this is the Prince's favorite courtyard, and I'm only a commoner, I can stay in a side room. There's no need to go to any trouble."
Duan Hongzhuo had not brought him to the princely residence to let him enjoy a life of luxury.
Yang Qing understood that perfectly well.
"The Prince ordered you to stay in the main room of this courtyard. Everything inside has already been prepared. If you refuse to stay there, wouldn't that put us in a difficult position?"
Both servants immediately objected to Yang Qing's proposed arrangement.
"In that case, I'll follow the Prince's instructions." Yang Qing did not insist and readily went along with the two servants.
"From this moment on, the two