Lu Yaner was indeed never Prince Jing's consort, even though she had long walked the world under this identity. Zhao Douan also called her by this out of habit. At this point, he was reminded and apologized, "I misspoke. Miss Lu, please accompany me to the government office. The Imperial Palace is not quite appropriate."
Miss Lu... Lu Yaner, whose actual age was not young, found this address somewhat novel, but her heart was more shocked by the attitude Zhao Douan displayed.
This man, who apologized gently and seemed so agreeable, was he really the same arrogant, overbearing person who turned the entire Yu Country upside down?
As a woman, Lu Yaner's sixth sense made her acutely aware of a change in Zhao Douan's demeanor today. Considering she heard of the Empress's western expedition after entering the Capital, she instinctively linked the two and nodded.
The two took a carriage to the Imperial Court.
