Today's gossip was unexpectedly spectacular.
Coming here certainly hadn't been a waste.
The Jinyang Marquis's Residence party perked up at the prospect of juicy gossip and wolfed down their food so they could get on with enjoying it.
In the Flower Hall, Marquis Wuyang's wife wore a serene expression as she quietly kept an eye on her husband, looking as though she cared for him in every possible way.
"Dear, did you not sleep well last night? Why don't you go and rest for a while?"
"I'm fine. This little bit of wine isn't enough to trouble me." Marquis Wuyang patted his wife's hand, suddenly feeling a little thirsty.
[Marquis Wuyang really didn't sleep well last night. He and Gao Shan played poker all night!]
Teng: Poker? What was poker?
Min: "..."
She considered whether she ought to send Teng home first.
Today's gossip was a little beyond his syllabus.
Teng: Mother, even if the mountains lost their peaks and heaven joined the earth, I would never part from Fifth Sister!
Min: "..."
"Dear, you really should rest. We've only just started eating. You can take a little nap and come back without missing anything."
At his wife's urging, Marquis Wuyang left, supported by servants.
Just after Marquis Wuyang left, Gao Shan's gaze began to grow hazy as well.
Despite the biting spring chill, Gao Shan suddenly felt hot and raised a hand to loosen her collar.
Heir Apparent of Marquis Wuyang stepped forward and took Gao Shan's hand. "Shan, what's wrong?"
Holding the heir's hand, Gao Shan rubbed her temple. "I must have drunk too quickly just now."
The Heir of Marquis Wuyang said, "Did you skip breakfast again, Shan? You've been working all morning, and now you're drinking on an empty stomach. Sit down and have something to