In the next moment, everything returned to normal, and Consort Chen acted as if nothing had happened, her expression unchanged.
She slightly turned her body and gracefully gestured for Zhou Qing to walk alongside her, her voice still gentle, "Let's talk as we walk!"
Xuanyuan Muqian smiled and took her mother's arm, seemingly unaware of the brief exchange just now.
Zhou Qing, momentarily stunned, glanced at the maids following beside Consort Chen, seeming to understand something.
He then stepped forward to catch up.
"Last time at the border, you helped Master Lin repair the Four-Color Array, and after just one meal, you left in a hurry. Honestly, I haven't had the chance to properly thank you,"
said Consort Chen as she walked along
Zhou Qing replied, "I was merely assisting under Master Lin's guidance. Being able to participate and contribute a small effort to defend the border is an honor for me."
Consort Chen nodded, seemingly very satisfied with Zhou Qing's response.
