Chu Yue thought to himself, but still kept a smiling face: "My Chu Family is a close attendant of the Emperor, and truly should not have excessive dealings with a merchant family. Young Master Huo's visit was really unnecessary."
Huo Lian blew on his tea but didn't drink it, instead setting it down: "Second Master Chu's words seem to imply disdain for my Huo Family as mere Imperial Merchants."
Don't think he can't see it—Chu Yue is someone with not much useful substance inside, yet behaves as if he is superior. The Chu Family's fortune has always been good, but upon coming today, the courtyard was desolate, with signs of wilting among the flowers and plants. Even Huo Lian could see something was amiss.
The Chu Family members have never had much skill, yet each generation manages to gain the Emperor's favor through chance. How long can such power last?
