Yesterday, Tang Yun had stayed in their room until eleven or twelve before returning to his own.
He had not left willingly. Mo Chengzhou had "chased" him out. Otherwise, Tang Yun probably would have chatted with Yan Wen until daybreak.
Having eaten too many snacks, Yan Wen had spent half an hour letting his food settle before slowly drifting off to sleep. By the time he woke up today, it was already past nine.
The spot beside him was empty, though a trace of warmth remained.
Yawning, Yan Wen sat up, climbed out of bed, and went into the bathroom to wash up.
When he left the room, he happened to run into a servant cleaning the hallway. Yan Wen asked, "Where did Mr. Mo go?"
The servant replied respectfully, "The young master said not to disturb you while you were still asleep. Once you woke up, you were to have something to eat in the dining room first. He's discussing something with the old master."
Yan Wen nodded and headed toward the dining room. Breakfast was the most important meal of the day. He could not skip it.
The kitchen had saved breakfast for him. As he ate, Yan Wen considered what he should do next.
Xiao Qi popped up. Host, there's some juicy gossip coming tonight!
Yan Wen's eyes lit up. Really? When?
At dinner. I won't tell you whose gossip it is. You can see for yourself tonight.
Xiao Qi's words carried irrepressible excitement and a hint of mischievous delight at the coming spectacle.
Yan Wen finished his last mouthful of porridge and got up to find Mo Chengzhou. Now I'm looking forward to dinner. What kind of gossip has you looking so smug?
*You'll find out when the time comes, host. Aren't you going to find