"The Prince was just asking after you!" Lu Xingchi said with a cold expression. "At a time when we must be most cautious about spies from His Majesty's side, you chose this critical moment to fall behind. Did you consider the consequences?"
Lu Xingchi spoke as he scrutinized Lu Xinghe from head to toe with icy eyes. "You hail from His Majesty's faction, after all. Tell me, were you passing him messages on this occasion?"
Lu Xinghe dug at his ears and chuckled twice. He blew a puff of air at Lu Xingchi.
The scent of rich alcohol.
He unfastened a wine gourd from his waist and handed it to Lu Xingchi. "Ye City's Bamboo Leaf Green is truly delightful! These countless years of longing weren't wasted."
"Once things are settled, I can drink it daily, right?"
Lu Xingchi stepped back two paces, pinching his nose and frowning. "Didn't I take all your money? I even forbade others from giving you any. Where did you get the money to drink?"
