Heaven was deep blue, steeped in profound darkness.
Dusk had passed.
Night began to envelop everything.
On a quiet palace path, Xu Yuan followed the attendant toward the front hall. Lu Feiming's voice suddenly sounded in his ear through Voice Transmission:
"Want me to come over?"
"No need. Tonight should be a night of unity," Xu Yuan said with a smile.
"All right, then."
Relieved, Lu Feiming lifted his wineglass and took a slow sip.
There had been a dessert today that he particularly liked.
Maybe he could come back and cadge another imperial banquet sometime.
As he was thinking this, Lu Yiyi asked beside him:
"How was the food tonight? If it wasn't enough, I can get you some more."
Lu Feiming swirled his wineglass, a smile spreading across his face. "Thank you for the meal. I've had plenty, and it was excellent."
After a pause, he added:
"To show my thanks—is there anything you need help with?"
Lu Yiyi caught his meaning and smiled too.
"It was only a meal. You're Xu Yuan's friend, which makes you my friend. No need to be polite."
"Really?" Lu Feiming asked.
"Yes, I'm sure," Lu Yiyi said.
"What a wonderful night... Let me think..."
Lu Feiming glanced at Lu Yiyi.
The commandery princess's dream immediately appeared in his mind.
...Fall in love with Xu Yuan?
That's no fun at all. I'm not interested in the slightest.
And I can't do it for you.
Can't help there.
Tsk.
The more you say you don't need anything, the more I want to help.
Think again...
Right. I'm the strongest being in the world.
"Do you have any questions about cultivation? Perhaps I could lend you a hand."
That was Lu Feiming's offer.
Lu Yiyi gave him a surprised look.
She couldn't see through