Hearing that he was expected to attend the birthday celebration, Tang Yu looked hesitant, staring at Sui Wanhe with an expression as though he wanted to say something but held back.
"What is it? Do you have some mission keeping you busy, so you can't come? It's fine, I'll ask Father Emperor to give you leave."
Sui Wanhe patted her chest, indicating that she would handle it.
"No, I was wondering whether I need to prepare another gift. If I have to prepare another gift, then I won't go."
Tang Yu shook his head.
"Good grief, Tang Yu. I invited you to my birthday celebration, and you're worried about getting the short end of the stick?"
Sui Wanhe angrily kicked Tang Yu. "You don't need to bring another gift. This princess is very satisfied with that painting. You're far too stingy. Other people beg this princess to accept their gifts, and I can't even be bothered to take them."
Tang Yu obediently took the kick, then brushed off the robe on his trousers.
"That is because Your Highness is fair and selfless. You do not wish to give those people an opportunity, lest they give gifts and then use Your Highness's name to seek benefits for themselves."
"That's right, that's right."
Hearing this, Sui Wanhe immediately beamed. That really was how she saw things. With her influence, there had to be plenty of people harboring such designs.
In high spirits, Sui Wanhe reminded him, "Then it's settled. Remember to attend on time when the day comes. I rarely invite anyone to my birthday celebrations."
"Of course. Even if a heavenly tribulation were to descend that day, I would still rush over to attend Your Highness's birthday celebration."
"Very good. That's the spirit. Once you've promised someone something, you absolutely cannot