The newcomer wore an apricot-colored ruqun, her lofty bun elegant and neat. Though she wore only a little makeup, her face was strikingly beautiful and regal.
Jiang Tinghuai did not recognize the woman, but she looked inexplicably familiar.
"Thank you for your kindness, but-" They could wait in line themselves.
Before he could finish, the newcomer caught sight of their faces and suddenly cried out, "Ah!"
Jiang Tinghuai froze for a moment.
What was that about?
Did they look that frightening?
In the next instant, two voices burst into his ears at once-
"Is... is this the Little Highness?!" The newcomer deliberately lowered her voice, but could not hide her astonishment.
Tsk. Bad woman. Jiang Yingcheng's inner voice brimmed with disdain, and she tossed her head sharply.
An entire row of question marks slowly appeared above Jiang Tinghuai's head.
Baffled, he still chose to respond politely first. "...And you are?"
"Ah-" The woman hurriedly bent forward and gave a swift bow. "This commoner is Fang Yiwan, Consort Wan's eldest sister."
Oh-
Jiang Tinghuai nodded.
So she was Consort Wan's eldest sister, Fang Yi-
Before the thought could finish, Jiang Tinghuai's eyes abruptly widened.
Startled but restrained, he returned to normal in a single instant.
What?!!
Consort Wan's eldest sister, Fang Yiwan??!
It took almost every ounce of strength he possessed to keep himself from turning to look at the little girl.
Then... wasn't she the little girl's birth mother?!
Though they had never met her, the name "Fang Yiwan" was practically engraved in the hearts of everyone who could hear the little girl's thoughts, marked with the highest level of warning.
Jiang Tinghuai concealed the wariness in his eyes and replied steadily, "So you are Madam Lin."
He sounded courteous, yet showed no intention whatsoever of introducing himself.
*This encounter