"Heh, Zhou Chaomian has started drinking all by himself!"
Sitting on the second floor, Jiang Xiaobai studied Zhou Chaomian below and chuckled.
Indeed, ever since the wine arrived, Zhou Chaomian had been taking small sips, only occasionally glancing toward the entrance.
From the look of him, he seemed to be waiting for someone!
As for whom he was waiting for, Jiang Xiaobai was in no hurry. He had plenty of time today anyway.
At that thought, Jiang Xiaobai raised his cup and took a gentle sip.
Not much time passed-roughly enough to drink two cups of tea-before another figure entered Spring Moon Tower.
The man held a folding fan and wore brocade robes, his steps neither hurried nor slow.
He looked every bit the elegant young gentleman.
"Hmm?"
When Jiang Xiaobai saw him, his brows lifted slightly.
This man... I've seen him before!
Indeed, during his first visit to the Chancellor's Residence, he had seen this man at the Poetry Gathering.
He had been with Zhou Chaomian then and had even challenged Jiang Xiaobai himself.
Unfortunately... Jiang Xiaobai had no idea what his name was.
After that one encounter at the Chancellor's Residence, he had never seen him again.
Just as confusion appeared on Jiang Xiaobai's face, Tang Ningshuang spoke beside him. "His name is Zeng Qingchi!"
"Zeng Qingchi?"
Jiang Xiaobai turned to Tang Ningshuang in some surprise. "What, you know him?"
"Yes!"
Tang Ningshuang nodded lightly. "Zeng Qingchi's grandfather is a reader-in-waiting at the Hanlin Academy!"
"His uncle serves in my father's camp. I've met him a few times before!"
"I see!"
Jiang Xiaobai murmured in acknowledgment and looked downstairs again.
After entering, Zeng Qingchi sat down opposite Zhou Chaomian.
Peach Red was perceptive enough to fetch another cup and pour Zeng Qingchi some wine.
The two raised their