Yuan Geng and Hui Shan had just stepped one foot out of the Chenhe Palace's main gate when two other guards moved faster than them. Whether in movement or familiarity with Chenhe Palace, as soon as they stirred, the other party had already hesitantly reached the front of them.
Yuan Geng exchanged a glance with Hui Shan; this was clearly a show of intimidation.
At that moment, someone patted Yuan Geng on the shoulder. Clearly unaccustomed to such intimate gestures, Yuan Geng turned his head abruptly only to meet a very amiable smiling face.
"Don't mind it, don't mind it, we're all working for Her Majesty. They've just arrived and are being more diligent," said the guard, eyeing the ones who had rushed to the front while speaking.
