Gu Shuisheng staggered back a few steps before standing straight, hastily saying, "Dear sirs, I'm just..."
"Scram, there's no 'just', if you don't scram, we'll hit you until you can't even roll away." One guard said harshly.
Having been a beggar for years, Gu Shuisheng was accustomed to threats of being chased away several times a day, so even being shouted at had little effect on him.
He quickly stood up, using his usual beggar's bravado, loudly shouted towards the residence, "Princess, Ningwang Residence, I request an audience with Princess Ning, please grant me a favor, sirs."
Xiang Chun happened to pass by and heard the commotion, curiously ran to the gate to take a look.
She saw an unfamiliar man standing outside the gate, while two guards wielded long spears to chase him away.
"Shut up, disturbing our Princess will cost you dearly."
"I request an audience with Princess Ning, please show leniency, sirs."
"Do you think meeting Princess Ning is as simple as that? Scram!"
