Pursuit of making one happy [Bonus chapter]

Jin Fengming gently placed his brush on the desk as he caught wind of Jia Li's arrival. With a respectful nod, he rose from his seat when Jia Li and Chen Xin entered the room.

Gradually, the office room emptied, with everyone except Jin Fengming being politely ushered out. Chen Xin, the last to depart, closed the doors behind him, ensuring their privacy.

With a touch of deference, Jin Fengming inquired, "May I ask why the Crown Princess has graced me with her presence today? Her Royal Highness should have summoned me instead to the palace," he added with humility.

Seated across from Jia Li, Jin Fengming inclined his head slightly at her explanation, taking his seat as well. He maintained a poised demeanor, waiting for the Crown Princess to begin.

Jia Li, cutting to the heart of the matter, questioned, "I heard that you were summoned by Prince Wangjie. Why did you not see fit to inform me of this?"