Huo Ge laughed. "I was just about to say the same." They clinked their wine bowls, tipped back their heads, and drained them. Today, Hu Xiaotian held his own against Huo Ge in both courage and presence. He had little choice: their own Prince of Zhou, Long Yefang, simply could not rise to the occasion. Not only was his drinking capacity poor, his courage was lacking as well. Compared with Shajia's twelfth prince before them, he was outclassed in every respect. As a subject of Great Kang, Hu Xiaotian bore a heavy responsibility today: winning honor for his country. On the surface, he and Huo Ge chatted and laughed merrily, but underneath, they were matching wits and courage, each striving to best the other.
Mosheli remained beside them throughout. Seeing Hu Xiaotian so calm and composed before the prince, with the bearing of a great general, he finally understood why the Prince of Zhou valued him. No wonder the prince had given him that beautiful slave girl. This fellow truly had exceptional qualities.
Hu Xiaotian asked, "Your Highness, I heard you came to seek a marriage alliance. Which princess has caught your eye?"
Huo Ge replied, "Princess Anping!"
Hu Xiaotian had no idea which one Princess Anping was. After all, the old emperor had so many children that even he himself probably could not remember how many daughters he had. Hu Xiaotian was just about to inquire further.
Mosheli spoke up beside them. "Your Highness, we should be setting off." He could tell that Hu Xiaotian was probing indirectly, trying to draw more information out of Huo Ge.
Huo Ge smiled. "Very well!" He patted Hu Xiaotian on the shoulder. "We've met only once, yet it feels as though we're old friends. We should spend more time together." He slid