This was not some wild guess on his part, but the result of putting himself in the other man's shoes.
If Yechen had been in his position and harbored suspicions, he would certainly have used this opportunity to probe him too.
So Yechen stayed in character and asked with a hint of suspicion,
"Was there something else?"
"Hehe, don't be so tense. I just wanted to invite you over for a meal. We haven't had a proper get-together since returning from the battlefield, and Kushina happens to want to see you too," Minato Namikaze said with a smile.
That left Yechen at a loss. Invite me over for a meal? I don't think we're close enough for heart-to-heart chats yet!
Still, since Minato had put it that way, Yechen could hardly refuse. He also wanted to take the opportunity to meet the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
After that, Yechen waited for him to bring up what had happened in the secret chamber last night. Instead, Minato Namikaze never mentioned it and began chatting with him about everyday life.
It was clear that his married life was very happy, and there was even a hint of showing off in his tone.
It was subtle and perhaps unintentional, but Yechen still picked up on it.
He had no comeback, either. After all, he was hopelessly single!
That had been true in his previous life, and he had never dated in this life either. Naturally, he could not relate to the experience.
Just as Minato Namikaze was talking away, a knock at the door interrupted the atmosphere.
Minato Namikaze rose from the sofa, collected himself, and said,
"Come in."
The office door was pushed open, and three figures filed inside.
Yechen made no move. He simply leaned back and looked over.
The newcomers were none