Finally Here

Luo Pei returned to his cabin, his mind unsettled. The Governor-General was free of burdens, while he himself was laden with official duties. After tomorrow's banquet, they would part ways.

Yet he himself was tangled in troubles from head to toe.

"What would His Majesty do with me because of the astrologer's words?"

"Su Ziji is another great trouble. What does Prince Shu think of me?"

He also considered the journey to Capital City. Since His Majesty had ordered him to return with all haste, he naturally did not dare delay. Only when Zhang Sui requested an audience did Luo Pei come back to himself and ask, "What is it?"

"Lord Su made a suggestion. First, regarding attire—at tomorrow's banquet, should everyone wear casual clothes instead of official robes? It might make things more relaxed."

Luo Pei understood at once. Indeed, Su Ziji's current status was awkward. He immediately said, "I thought it was something important. Of course. I'll just give the word. Besides, the welcome banquet has already been held."

Seeing that Zhang Sui was listening respectfully without leaving, he asked again, "What else is there?"

"Lord Su said that he did not fully understand the rites and regulations taught previously. Could we make them into a question sheet and offer a prize at the banquet?"

Luo Pei did not understand at first, but after it was explained in detail, he got it. Su Ziji wanted to hold a discussion gathering and absorb a little more knowledge and nourishment. Though Luo Pei was somewhat dismissive of the idea, he still nodded. "It's a small matter. It can be done."

"Then this subordinate will go and give him a reply." Zhang Sui spoke respectfully and withdrew.

Watching his retreating figure disappear, Luo Pei's expression darkened, and he frowned.

Had even