In the Earl of Ding'an's manor.
Looking at the injury on Zhuang Ruoyun's face, Gu Zixiao pursed his lips and said to the Earl of Ding'an, "You can leave first. I have a few words to say to Miss Zhuang."
The Earl of Ding'an was clearly a little uneasy.
He glanced at Zhuang Ruoyun with a hint of warning in his eyes.
It was as if he was afraid that she would spout nonsense.
Then, the Earl of Ding'an turned to smile at Gu Zixiao.
"Alright, this subject will leave now. If Your Highness needs anything, summon this subject again."
After he left, the other maidservants in the hall also left.
Only then did Gu Zixiao ask again, "Were you beaten up?"
Zhuang Ruoyun pursed her lips. There was no fear on her face.
She always seemed to be a little braver than ordinary girls.
At this moment, she didn't answer the question. "Your Highness, before answering your question, can I ask why you're here this time?"