But the passersby understood what this woman was doing with the young man seemed oblivious, especially the woman. She did not appear ignorant of the rules, yet she let the young man do as he pleased, her expression indifferent as if it were only right.
The side gate opened, and a servant boy stuck his head out, fuming. He immediately scolded the young man, demanding him to stop and cursing which family he came from, lacking all propriety. If it weren't for the young man's imposing stature, as he clenched his fists and walked toward him, he certainly would have continued cursing him.
The servant boy, holding back his anger, asked who they were looking for.
The young man promptly replied that he was looking for the Duke of Zheng.
The servant boy paused, then wanted to scold again but ultimately held back, saying logically that not just anyone could seek an audience with the Duke; he asked them to state their identity and name so he could pass on the message.
