Chapter 678

"That's right." Han Rui admitted openly, smiling faintly. "How did you know?"

"I heard that last night, you arranged to drink and make merry at Yangcheng Lakeside..." Li Ji explained.

Han Rui froze slightly, then laughed in spite of himself. Such baseless gossip had actually spread this far.

Li Ji said with a grin, "I don't know how the news got out either, but you and Imperial Concubine Yang are quite close. I guessed it must be connected to this matter."

"What do you think?" Han Rui retorted irritably. "It must have been that Imperial Concubine Yang stirring things up behind the scenes. Otherwise, the news wouldn't have spread so quickly that even you heard about it."

"Of course." Li Ji smiled. "I heard Imperial Concubine Yang is quite famous in Jiangzhou..."

"Your information network is pretty impressive," Han Rui praised.

"It isn't just me. Countless people throughout the streets and alleys of the Capital City are discussing it." Li Ji spread his hands and said cheerfully, "Brother Han, do you know who Imperial Concubine Yang is?"

"I don't," Han Rui said, shaking his head honestly.

"She is a renowned talented lady." Li Ji clicked his tongue in admiration. "She excels in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, songs, dance, and swordsmanship. She is especially skilled at singing while playing instruments. Her voice is enchanting, soft and melodious, enough to intoxicate people and make them forget their worries. It can truly be called the music of heaven."

Han Rui remained silent and made no comment. He was not so bored as to investigate the deeds of someone he had never met. Besides, people in ancient times loved gossip, especially those from official households. They were even more eager to publicize such things to satisfy their lofty vanity.

Li Ji went on