"You're not—" Only now did Lu Ji realize that this "cousin" looked far too young. Not only was he clean-shaven, he was even dressed like a scholar. "You're not my cousin? Then who are you? How dare you impersonate my cousin? Your intentions are worthy of execution!"
"What do you mean by that, sir? My surname is Wen, given name Xu. I am a Provincial Graduate from Jade Isle Commandery, come to Shengjing for the examinations. Just now, sir kept staring at this humble scholar. Might I ask what you meant by it?"
Huh? A scholar here for the examinations? Lu Ji was full of suspicion and even more vexed. Looking at the scholar, he truly was much younger than his cousin. He could not even be bothered to drink anymore, so he tossed down several silver ingots and left Sincerity Tower.
Wen Xu did not pursue him. He merely asked the waiter about Young Master Lu's background. Sure enough, Young Master Lu's household had ties of kinship with the imperial family. That so-called "cousin" was most likely the Crown Prince from the rumors.
Truly, it had fallen into his lap without the slightest effort.
Wen Xu was in no hurry to enter the palace. In truth, if he wished, even without using spiritual power, he had countless ways to muddy the waters of Shengjing and swiftly make himself the focus of everyone's attention. But he particularly enjoyed "setting the hook." What fun was there in giving someone a quick, clean stab? Life had carved him alive with its blade for twenty years. Should he not collect a little interest?
"Master Wen, aren't you going back to study?"
"My mood is somewhat troubled, so I went out for a walk."
The waiter thought to himself that this Provincial Graduate was