Gu Longxiu's beautiful face was hazy, her eyes dazzling as stars and exceptionally captivating. Standing atop the city wall, enjoying the silence and the breeze brushing past me, I too savored a rare moment of tranquility.
"Boss of the City!" Just then, a voice shattered the peaceful night.
Gu Longxiu heard him, and her face inevitably grew more awkward as she released my hand. I glanced at Gu Longjun, who was charging up the wall with a wine cup in hand, and said, "What are you shouting for? I haven't gone missing."
Seeing the slightly flustered look on Gu Longxiu's face, Gu Longjun instantly realized he had disturbed our quiet. He hurriedly said, "It's a misunderstanding! I was just passing by and shouting randomly... I never meant to disturb you, Boss!"
"Enough. What's the point of saying all that? Hurry up and tell me why you came looking for me." I spoke indifferently. Gu Longjun froze for a moment, then let out an "Ah" and said, "It's just that everyone... well, they're all waiting for you..."
"I've had enough wine. Tell them to disperse. Whatever it is can wait until tomorrow!" Seeing that he had come to look for me to drink, I waved my sleeve and prepared to send him away. This fellow must have had quite a bit to drink tonight.
But when I tried to send him away, the fellow didn't leave. He stood there hesitating, apparently unsure of what to do, while constantly shooting Gu Longxiu meaningful looks. Gu Longxiu thought for a moment and said, "Big Brother, it seems the Regent has something to discuss with you. Xiu'er won't stay here, then. You and the Regent can discuss official business..."
I narrowed my eyes slightly, then said, "You don't need to leave. We're all family,