Bai Ruozhu had always been active in the Northern areas and was unfamiliar with the people from Jiangnan; she only knew people like Lin Xufei who had participated in The Eight Academies Competition before. Yet, this person claimed to have seen her second brother at The Eight Academies Competition, how could he not recognize her?
"No need for formalities, Tong Juren. As an officer of the Imperial Court, it is my duty to alleviate the worries of the people." Bai Ruozhu did not wish to converse much with Tong Zhengye, and so she adopted the typical official tone.
Tong Zhengye did not want to leave, saying with a smile: "Will you be residing here for long, Bai Daren? Or are you leaving soon? I would like to invite you to our home as guests; my father would be thrilled. He always mentions wanting to thank you personally when he goes to Linchuan City, only to find you have already left after making inquiries."
