At Prince Yu Residence, Wang Yan arrived unannounced.
Feng Bao was still the one who came out to receive him.
"Greetings, Administrator Wang."
"Eunuch Feng, it has indeed been a long time." Wang Yan warmly stepped forward, clasped Feng Bao's hand, and slipped twenty one-string banknotes into the pocket hidden in Feng Bao's sleeve.
He then shook his head regretfully and sighed. "These New Baochao notes are good and all, but they just don't have the satisfying weight of real silver."
"They were only banknotes before as well. Administrator, you are so generous—if you gave everything in silver, wouldn't it crush you under the weight?" Feng Bao smiled ingratiatingly, displaying their closeness. He then bowed and stepped back, gesturing ahead. "His Highness has been waiting for you. He even ordered the residence's cooks to hurry up with the dishes, saying he wants to drink himself silly with you. Please."
Wang Yan followed Feng Bao into the prince's residence, chatting and laughing as they walked.
They had not gone far when a child came running out, followed by eunuchs and maidservants.
"Heir! Heir!" they called out in alarm.
They could hardly help being frightened. If they failed to keep watch over the heir and he bumped into a guest visiting the residence, they would be punished afterward. No matter that he was the heir, he was still only a mischievous child.
"Senior Companion, play with me." The little thing tugged at Feng Bao's hand.
"Heir, this servant is receiving a guest for His Highness. Once I have received the guest, I'll play with you." Feng Bao nearly squatted down so that he and the heir were level.
Wang Yan watched the little thing with great interest. After all, this was the future Wanli Emperor.
When little Wanli looked his way, Wang