Zhao An noticed the awkward atmosphere, so he bowed to the Duke and Duchess and smiled warmly,
"Her Grace heard that my lord and lady are leaving today, so she asked to see you off with His Majesty's permission..."
Their eyes glinted delightedly as the husband and wife were to kneel in thanks again, but they were stopped by Gu Yunyao.
Song Qin instructed two maids to bring two brocade boxes and said gently,
"These are Her Grace's gifts to you. In this box is a sword worthy of a hero like Your Highness. The red cubilose and white ginseng in the other box are the most nourishing. I hope Your Grace likes them."
The Duke and Duchess bowed again and again to express their appreciation.
Min Rui ordered his attendant to take the gifts. Gu Yunyao was so elegant and graceful, her tearing eyes
