Jiang Xian stepped out of the Marquis's Residence and had barely followed the street a short distance when she noticed that the nearby Eldest Princess's Residence still had its gates open, with two figures standing outside.
The ugly steward with the pointed mouth and monkey cheeks was tugging at the broad sleeve of Li Chimo, sect leader of the Mysterious Fox Temple, chattering nonstop:
"Daoist Li, don't leave yet. There really is something unclean in this residence. A few days ago, I was out for a stroll when something suddenly kicked me, sending me flying dozens of miles away. Good heavens, it nearly scared me to death..."
"Really? That Steward Hou survived even that must mean Heaven protects the fortunate. There are pressing matters at the Directorate of Celestial Observation. I..."
"What? Are you rushing back to keep your mistress company, Daoist Li?"
"..."
The corner of Li Chimo's eye twitched. He raised a hand and pointed at Steward Hou, but, considering that the man had once saved the emperor's life, he ultimately swallowed his anger:
"You jest, Elder Hou. What exactly happened that day?"
Steward Hou stroked the drooping mustache above his lip and recalled carefully:
"I was talking to Liu Qingzhi about that new Little Squirt at the Marquis's Residence. Don't be fooled by how she's shorter than Coal Ball even standing straight. She's got quite a temper, and her eyesight isn't much good either. Called me an Ugly Freak the moment she opened her mouth..."
Li Chimo could not even be bothered to listen to this lunatic steward ramble. With his hands tucked into his sleeves, he idly surveyed the street, looking for an excuse to escape, when a voice suddenly rang out beside him:
"If I hadn't taken her young age into account, I'd have... Aaaah~~~~~~"