Chapter 54

After leaving Gourmet Pavilion, a cool breeze swept over them, dispersing some of the wine haze.

Rong Xi shook his head, trying to clear his mind, only to find it growing ever more muddled.

A shop servant led Snow Mud out and respectfully said, "Young Master Rong, your horse."

Liu Zishi took the reins and was about to ask whether he wished to ride or take a carriage when a burst of hoofbeats rang out, stopping right before him.

He looked up, his mouth falling wide open.

Wasn't Prince Qin waiting at Rong Residence? Why had he come into the city again?

Though Rong Xi's mind was muddled, he could still recognize people. He raised his head and met Qin Ke's gaze, then suddenly gave a foolish grin. "You came."

From horseback, the man looked down at the youth before him, his expression gentle.

The youth was exceedingly fair, his skin lustrous and smooth. After drinking, a flush floated across his cheeks, his eyes hazy. Though his smile was foolish, it made him all the more endearing.

"Come up." He extended a hand and spoke softly.

The man's palm was long-fingered and powerful. Rong Xi was obedient to the extreme, placing his hand in his.

Their hands clasped, and Qin Ke exerted a deft force, pulling Rong Xi up behind him. "Hold tight."

Rong Xi wrapped his arms around him, his wine-warmed face pressing against the man's back without the slightest hesitation.

This was not the first time; he was already thoroughly practiced.

Red Flame vanished like dust on the wind, leaving Liu Zishi standing there alone in a daze.

But Rong Xi's wine had already gone to his head, and he had no mind for anything else. Though he held Qin Ke's strong waist, drowsiness left his arms without