The middle-aged man made no apologies for his departure, standing up and moving forward. Having stepped out of the courtyard, he found the carriage already waiting at the gate. He boarded the carriage at a leisurely pace, and only when the curtain fell and he was sure no one was around did a cold smile spread across his face.
"Zheng Congyuan and Ju Nanyi truly have the patience of saints, waiting three full days before summoning me to the palace," he muttered to himself.
The carriage sped along swiftly, and upon reaching the entrance of the palace, he saw guards already waiting for him.
Seeing this, Ju Nanyi knew that the first thing Zheng Nianru did was to arrange this meeting; it was a good move. If he had brought this person, Zheng Congyuan would surely harbor doubts at this juncture, but if she was the one bringing him...
