Chapter 1440: What a Beautiful Young Lady
The Governor’s Wife glanced at the insignia on the carriage.
Usually, family carriages bear their own emblem for easy identification by others.
However, although this carriage was luxurious, it bore no insignia whatsoever.
Observing the guards wielding long, broad swords, it was clear they were top-notch experts.
The Governor’s Wife surveyed the scene. As her guards prepared to inspect the carriage, she suddenly spoke, "Wait. Let me handle this personally."
She approached the carriage and spoke toward Feng Fuce behind the curtains, "I presume your intervention earlier was considering the lady traveling with you."
"It was somewhat presumptuous of us, so I will handle the inspection personally, thus not offending the lady in the carriage."
Feng Fuce lowered his gaze to Bai Zhi’er and then responded with a simple "Hmm," giving his consent.
Bai Zhi’er felt that this Governor’s Wife was, after all, someone who observes the rules.
The curtain was lifted by a privileged hand, and Bai Zhi’er found herself meeting a pair of gentle yet stern eyes.
The Governor’s Wife was initially taken aback.
Having spent much time in Peng City, her family was a well-known noble family in the area.
She had seen many beautiful young girls, yet this was the first time she had seen such a flawless and delicate woman.
The young girl was nestled in the nobleman’s embrace, with dark brows and red lips, her skin alabaster.
Her lustrous eyes shimmered with a deep black glow, carrying a subtle curiosity and scrutiny.
She was enveloped in an aura of nobility; her mere presence exuded an opulence that was overwhelming.
The Governor’s Wife composed herself.
Having seen the world, she naturally knew this was no ordinary girl.
Feng Fuce spoke in a deep voice, "You’ve seen, there’s no one hidden in our carriage."
The Governor’s Wife nodded gently, "Earlier, my people were thoughtless and may have offended you. I ask the young lord and the lady to forgive us."
Bai Zhi’er saw that though her child was lost, the Governor’s Wife could remain composed, her emotions anxious, yet she still managed the situation.
Through the Governor’s Wife’s demeanor, one could see she was a strong and thorough woman.
Taking the initiative, Bai Zhi’er spoke, "If you’re searching for a woman holding a child, we did see one as we entered the city."
The Governor’s Wife was about to lower the curtain when she heard this and quickly looked up.
"Really? Where?"
"On the southern mountain road outside Peng City, she was drenched holding a child."
After Bai Zhi’er finished, Feng Fuce added, "She was standing on the mountain path leading into the city, blocking carriages, apparently aiming to sneak into Peng City using someone’s carriage."
The Governor’s Wife’s expression chilled, and she huffed heavily, "That wretched thing is unforgivable!"
She turned and instructed her guards to search the location Bai Zhi’er and Feng Fuce had revealed.
Subsequently, the Governor’s Wife thanked Bai Zhi’er and Feng Fuce with gratitude, "Thank you both esteemed guests for telling me this."
"I see you are traveling and may intend to stay in Peng City? My manor is spacious, and we have spare rooms for your temporary lodging. If you don’t mind, you may move to my humble abode."
Bai Zhi’er looked towards Feng Fuce.
Feng Fuce calmly refused, "No need; we already have a place to stay."
The Governor’s Wife, hearing this, did not insist, only stating, "My surname is Fan. If you encounter trouble in Peng City, please feel free to seek my assistance."
Having said that, she lowered the curtain and promptly ordered her guards, "Let them pass."
Not only did Bai Zhi’er’s carriage pass smoothly, but due to Fan Family’s request, their carriage was escorted by Peng City’s guards, quickly navigating past the congested traffic.
Bai Zhi’er couldn’t help but remark, "This Governor’s Wife, though gentle in appearance, acts with swift decisiveness, truly impressive."
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