Thud!
Jani kneeled before Li Xiu with a thud, tears and snot flowing as he said, "In this lifetime, being favored by you, my lord, is the greatest honor. I would go through fire and water for you without regret. Only without me to serve you in the future, I hope the City Lord takes good care of himself..."
The guard squad members nearby were stunned, unable to imagine their captain Jani, usually so high and mighty, showing this side.
Li Xiu almost couldn't help but laugh, suppressing his smile, he said, "Alright, get up, no one is asking you to die. I might really be a bit unaccustomed without you by my side."
"My lord... with your words... I could die fulfilled…" Jani appeared sorrowful, like a warrior dying for a kindred soul, yet he wouldn't get up to take the drink.
"Get up, you don't need to drink it, find someone to drink in your place, would you agree?" asked Li Xiu.
