Prince Kang heard the voice too and immediately took offense. How could it call him stupid? He was about to protest that he wasn't stupid when Xiao Lie clapped a hand over his mouth again.
Xiao Lie thought 011's description was spot-on. This older cousin of his really wasn't very bright. He would be better off talking to his sharp-witted cousin-in-law!
"Cousin-in-law, haven't you two always gotten along pretty well? What happened today? Why did you suddenly start arguing in the street?"
Xiao Lie asked the questions aloud. With 011 around, they would soon learn what had happened anyway, but not asking would be out of character for their little group. They all loved a good spectacle.
With such juicy drama unfolding before them, it would have been decidedly strange not to say or ask anything.
Princess Consort Kang shot a glare at Prince Kang, who was hiding behind Xiao Lie, then told him, "It's a long story. Aren't you all coming to our residence for lunch? I'll tell you once we get there. Let's head back first!"
With that, she walked toward the carriage nearby. Prince Kang was still thinking about what Xiao Lie had just told him. Princess Kang didn't know yet, so he needed to tell her before she gave anything away.
Shen Shixu brought their horses back, and they each swung into the saddle. Led by Xiao Lie, they followed the carriage to Prince Kang's residence.
While they were on their way, the livestream began.
On-screen, Prince Kang went to meet an old friend he hadn't seen in years. The man had been his study companion in his youth, and the two had been close. Later, certain events had led that companion to accompany his father to a post elsewhere, and they had gradually fallen out