A female coroner arrived at the Jingzhao Prefecture.

Chapter 202 The Beauty of Brokenness

The Huai'an Marquis's Mansion, which had been closed to visitors for many years, welcomed two special visitors at noon today.

Bai Zhizhi pressed her face against the gate, pleading with the guard inside through the crack, "Brother, we're from Jiangnan. We didn't know the custom in the capital of having to present a visiting card before visiting someone. But we're already here, it wouldn't be right to turn back, would it? Besides, we've come to express our gratitude, and we've brought many gifts. As the old saying goes, you can't hit a smiling face. Could you at least help us inform Lu Shaoqing?"

“Miss, our young master never receives guests. Not to mention people like you who have no name or status, even if it were a prince or nobleman, he would politely decline.” The guard, having lost his temper with Bai Zhizhi, patiently explained.

Bai Zhizhi retorted, "Not necessarily, right? Although we may be nameless and have no status, our master has status! He's the second young master of the Duke of Song's mansion, the renowned Prefect of Jingzhao in the capital, you know that, right?"

"From Lord Song's residence?" The guard was startled, then said, "If Lord Song is visiting, the young master will certainly see him. Why don't you go and get Lord Song's visiting card, and I'll try to announce his arrival?"

"Know!"

Hearing this, Mu Qingcheng, who was waiting at the bottom of the steps, was filled with anger. "Let's go back! Even if Prince Lu kneels down and begs to come to our door, we will not see him!"

"Hey, how dare you talk like that?" The guard was displeased and directly hurled insults at them, "Go, go, go! The Marquis's mansion doesn't welcome you!"

Bai Zhizhi took a deep breath, desperately suppressing the urge to punch someone, and said with a smile, "Sister Mu, the servants' attitude cannot represent the master. We will sit at the entrance of the Marquis's mansion and wait for the rabbit to come to us. If Lu Shaoqing is also so condescending, then we will go back to the Jingzhao Prefecture and consider this favor repaid."

Mu Qingcheng felt really sorry for Bai Zhizhi. In her opinion, it was impossible for Bai Zhizhi to come and thank Lu Xun. She thought Lu Xun was lucky that she didn't beat him half to death.

However, she and Lu Xun had not yet clarified their relationship, and she did not know if Lu Xun had any unavoidable difficulties that he could not tell Bai Zhizhi. She could only watch as Bai Zhizhi ran around for her, spending money and feeling wronged.

After waiting for half an hour, Lu Xun's carriage finally returned. "Your Highness, there are two women sitting outside the mansion gate."

Upon hearing the coachman's report, Lu Xun's mind stirred, and he immediately lifted the carriage curtain to look over. Without waiting for the coachman to set down the bench, he jumped off the carriage and strode up the steps.

"Greetings, Young Master Lu! I apologize for this unannounced visit!" Mu Qingcheng gave a slight curtsy, her tone clearly cold.

Lu Xun's eyes held a hint of excitement, but Mu Qingcheng's attitude made him suspicious. Didn't they agree on something the night before last? Could it be that she still harbored the urge to whip him?

"This humble woman, Bai Zhizhi, greets Young Master Lu!" Bai Zhizhi, with both hands intact, performed a proper lady's greeting.

Lu Xun then noticed that Mu Qingcheng was not alone. He glanced at Bai Zhizhi and quickly returned the greeting, "Miss Bai, there's no need to be so polite."

Bai Zhizhi looked at Lu Xun curiously. His face was still bandaged, but the area was much smaller. Since the injury was not serious, he had deliberately covered most of his face before, but it did not escape Mu Qingcheng's eyes at all, so he simply stopped pretending.

Unexpectedly, this attracted the attention of Bai Zhizhi, who acted unconventionally. She pressed her face against his and boldly praised him, "Lu Shaoqing is handsome. Even with his face injured, he has a kind of broken beauty!"

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