Xiaoling excused herself quickly so as not to cause any trouble since people were watching her. Weisheng still hadn't pinpointed if someone was watching them, but he dared not argue with Xiaoling, considering she knew more about the Eastern Palace than him.
He waved his hand as she slowly left to return to her room. Now that she was gone, he had no reason to stay there and look suspicious. As he slowly walked away from the courtyard, he saw Zhenzhen walking past the other side of the pond with a tray in her hand.
"Zhenzhen!" Weisheng called her to get her attention before rushing toward her.
Chao, who was secretly watching over Weisheng, closed the distance between them and him to hear better.
"Second Lord!" Zhenzhen explained in surprise with a bright smile, her eyes moving behind Weisheng to see if someone was around.
"Zhenzhen, how are you doing here? Is anyone bullying you?" Weisheng asked in a voice of full concern.
