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Ling Ningzhi was startled by the unexpected shout.
Turning her head, she saw a black-clad assistant officer glaring at her with exasperation.
Even though he wore a bamboo hat and face armor, she could still feel the resentful gaze.
"Uh..."
Ye Zi'e was momentarily baffled.
The Empress hasn't even spoken, and you're an assistant officer making a fuss here?
As a subordinate, telling your superior to shut up? Didn't wake up properly this morning, can't tell the difference between high and low ranks?
Li Yuan noticed the odd looks from the people around and realized her faux pas, her face flushed red, stammering: "So-sorry, I'm just worried about the timing getting late, afraid of missing the schedule, I spoke in a rush, please forgive me, sir."
"..."
Chen Mo, of course, wasn't going to actually punish her, clearing his throat, he said, "Ahem, you're right, we need to arrive in Golden Sun State before dusk today, time is indeed tight, my oversight."
