After all, you never know when someone will get ahead of you, and if you accidentally offend someone, it could leave you with some hidden dangers.
Seeing everyone greet him, Hu Mingmei didn't put on airs and returned the greeting in a friendly manner, chatting with each person for a bit. He was quite different from the person he was known to be.
"Prince of Chu!" A deep voice suddenly came from behind Hu Mingmei. Everyone turned around and saw Prince Cheng walking towards them with his head held high.
"Greetings, King Cheng!" Everyone hurriedly bowed.
"No need for such formalities!" King Cheng smiled slightly, gesturing for everyone to rise. He then walked up to Hu Mingmei and asked with a smile, "Prince Chu, is this your first day attending court? Are you finding it difficult to adjust?"
Hu Mingmei smiled wryly, his face showing helplessness. "It's true that I'm not used to it. After all, I don't understand the affairs of the court. Now that I've accepted this official position, I'm afraid I'll disappoint His Majesty!"
Prince Cheng said, "Just come here the way you always have. There's no need to be nervous. If you need anything, feel free to come to me. Although I don't know anything about business, I can still help you out!"
Their conversation was overheard by those around them, and after hearing what Cheng Wang said, their gazes toward Hu Mingmei became much more meaningful.
Judging from this, Hu Mingmei actually has a connection with Prince Cheng? Wasn't it always said that Hu Mingmei was in poor health and that his second uncle managed all the big and small affairs of the family? I never expected that he, who hadn't appeared for so many years, would actually have a connection with Prince Cheng?
Was he on King Cheng's side?
"Hmm!" Hu Mingmei chuckled softly, looking directly at Prince Cheng. "Then thank you very much, Prince Cheng!"
"We are both officials in the same court, so there's no need for formalities!" King Cheng also looked back. The two had clashed several times in secret, but this was their first formal meeting. Only they knew what they were thinking.
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