Chapter 43

"Eldest Brother, do you have feelings for Prince Qin?"

Author's note:

A brief interview with Young Master Hu.

Microphone: Why invite two people, yet only write to Little Xi?

Young Master Hu: (looking utterly justified) When inviting friends to an appointment, isn't bringing along their family just a matter of course? Is there any need to send another invitation?

A certain Qin: (smiling) This is entirely in keeping with propriety.

PS: I had a headache today and wasn't in much of a state, so I only wrote three thousand words. Sorry about that.

Fire lance (chòng): a type of firearm, the ancestor of guns.

Butt socket (qióng): the gunstock.

Chapter 43

The tall man held a kite in his hand, his robes fluttering lightly in the breeze. His features were incomparably handsome, enough to make every flower lose its color.

Hearing this, Rong Xi curled his lips into a smile and answered frankly, "I do indeed have feelings for him."

Seeing him admit it so generously, Hu Yulin was slightly surprised. Yet when he recalled Rong Xi's usual free-spirited and broad-minded manner, he felt that this was only natural.

He asked again, "Then Prince Qin's feelings toward you...?"

Qin Ke handed the kite to a child, who received it with delighted gratitude. Just as he heard Hu Yulin's question, he said, "Young Master Hu, it is getting late. Eldest Brother and I shall return home first."

Duan Changjin lifted his head to glance at the blue sky. The golden sun hung high overhead—how could it possibly be late?

Hu Yulin's gaze flickered.

Return home? In Prince Qin's eyes, could the Rong Residence be considered home?

He glanced at Rong Xi and saw the apology on his face, yet Rong Xi did not refute Qin Ke's words. Hu Yulin could only