Pei Changtian knew perfectly well that these people had probably left Luling County town for a while. He had searched for them at length recently without detecting their presence, and the town was hardly large.
They must have had some other purpose in showing themselves today.
Could these suspected Southern Yan men actually intend to attack a Great Yong court official on Great Yong soil?
Over in the restaurant, Duan Silie and Chu Hang grew more animated as they drank. Every other table had stopped drinking and was watching the two of them down cup after cup. Several empty wine jugs already stood beside their table.
Clearly, this had become a peculiar contest. Though Duan Silie was a military officer and Chu Hang a civil official, they got along exceptionally well, as though a thousand cups were too few when drinking with a kindred spirit.
Chu Hang's civil acumen fully revealed his ambition to govern the country and bring peace to its people; Duan Silie's military insight displayed his resolve to safeguard its mountains and rivers.
Duan Silie did not cheat by using his internal force during this drinking session, for Chu Hang, sitting opposite him, was only an ordinary man.
At last, traces of drunkenness appeared on both their faces.
"No more, no more. It's best to drink in moderation. Too much will interfere with tomorrow's official duties!"
As Chu Hang spoke, he held a hand over his cup to stop Duan Silie from refilling it. Duan Silie did not insist, merely breaking into a hearty smile.
"Hahahahaha! We've certainly enjoyed ourselves today!"
The County Deputy accompanying them secretly opened one eye. Had he not pretended to fall asleep, he would never have escaped getting drunk today. Yet hearing his magistrate's words, he could not help silently marveling as