As everyone finished their performances, the banquet was nearing its end.
County Magistrate Song and his wife, freed from their official veneer, bid farewell to the guests at the entrance. Originally, Yege was supposed to be on duty that evening, but considering Nan Feng's presence, the County Magistrate arranged for Yege and Wu Yang to swap shifts, allowing Yege to escort Nan Feng home.
Wu Yang protested, bemoaning singlehood's disadvantage and promising to get married sooner rather than later.
Song Xiaoyue would stand next to Lady Song, watching the pair leave, feeling a deep sense of defeat.
Given that her father held a significant position, was an official, she usually felt confident, almost arrogant. After all, Yege was merely a bodyguard, and disliking him felt beneath her. And yet, the bodyguard apparently had no interest in her. For the first time, she found herself doubting her worth.
