Bastard?
Chen Yi's heart stirred slightly. From Chen Yunfan's curse just now, it was obvious that he knew Liu Wen and had some understanding of him.
"I forgot about that."
The Chen Family of Jiangnan and the Liu Family of Jingzhou were both prominent families in this flourishing age, so it was only natural that they knew one another.
Moreover, several elders of the Chen and Liu Families served in the same court, so it was normal for the younger generation to interact and visit one another.
They had likely even crossed paths at certain gatherings.
Though Chen Yi considered this, he knew it was not the time for idle chatter and did not ask.
When he and Chen Yunfan looked toward Liu Wen's group, Liu Wen, Liu Zhaoxue, and the others naturally spotted them as well.
Their steps paused.
Liu Wen seemed somewhat surprised, his lips curving. "Chen Yunfan?"
After a brief hesitation.
Liu Wen gestured to the people behind him and walked directly over, a faintly effeminate smile appearing on his handsome face.
Yet his narrow eyes did not contain Chen Yi's reflection at all. They stared solely at Chen Yunfan.
From a distance, he opened his arms with a smile. "Brother Yunfan, it has been so long. I have missed you terribly."
Chen Yunfan shot him a sidelong glance and snorted. "This Young Master... this official is not close with you."
Having said that, he seemed to recall something. He straightened up, clasped his hands behind his back, lifted his chin, and said leisurely,
"You brazen commoner, why do you not kneel upon seeing this official?"
The smile on Liu Wen's face froze. His steps slowed, and his raised hands trembled slightly.
"Brother Yunfan, there is no need for this, is there?"
"What? You, Liu Wen, do