"Ahem!"
Jiang Xiaobai lifted his head and looked at Chen Zhanqiu with a smile.
"Lord Chen, tell me... why has my throat gone dry?"
"..."
Chen Zhanqiu's expression instantly turned ugly.
Naturally, he knew what Jiang Xiaobai was implying, but he remained seated without moving, merely turning his gaze toward Xiao Jinxuan.
"My minister Chen."
Noticing Chen Zhanqiu's gaze, Xiao Jinxuan said, "Since you agreed just now, go ahead!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Gritting his teeth, Chen Zhanqiu answered and rose to his feet, walking over to Jiang Xiaobai with reluctance written all over his face.
He picked up the teapot and began pouring tea.
But anyone could see just how dark Chen Zhanqiu's face had become.
"Heir Jiang, please!"
Chen Zhanqiu handed him the cup.
"Well, well!"
Jiang Xiaobai accepted it and took a sip, then chuckled. "You know, tea poured by our Lord Chen really does taste better!"
"..."
Chen Zhanqiu's cheek twitched. In the end, he could only give a heavy snort. "Then be sure to drink plenty, Heir Jiang!"
"Heh, naturally!"
Jiang Xiaobai smiled faintly.
"Jiang Xiaobai."
Xiao Jinxuan's voice rang out. "You did very well this time."
"I shall reward you with a thousand taels of silver. How does that sound?"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Jiang Xiaobai nodded.
A thousand taels! That was no small sum. Why turn down money offered for the taking?
Xiao Jinxuan acknowledged him and was just about to say something when the music of the zither rang out again from the direction of the Lakeside Pavilion.
Indeed, it was the same Daughter's Love as before.
Hmm?
Xiao Jinxuan turned his head, his face full of surprise.
Yes, he had already been quite surprised that the master inside had played it once.
He had never expected... a second performance!
The elders of