"Minister Lin Miao pays respects to the Crown Prince!" Lin Miao approached, slightly clasped his fists, and bent over to salute.
"Please dispense with the formalities, Mr. Lin!"
Crown Prince Zhao Yuanze stood up directly from his seat and extended his hand with a smile, showing much more enthusiasm and regard than he had just displayed towards Pei Jian and Su Mobai.
"Thank you, Your Highness. I was treating patients outside the city and couldn't personally greet you. I hope Your Highness can forgive me!" Lin Miao said.
Certain formalities still need to be observed; it's all about giving face to each other.
You can choose to be individualistic, but you also have to bear the consequences of that individualism. Lin Miao is someone who avoids trouble—as long as it doesn't concern principles, what's the harm in saying a few words?
