Bai Susu gently shook her head. "I'm not very clear on exactly who this friend of my master's is, either. My master never told me much about him."
As she spoke, her gaze wavered slightly, as though there were more to the matter that she had left unsaid.
But Cui Jiuyang was not one to pry into other people's private affairs. Seeing that she was unwilling to say more, he stopped asking and simply raised his cup, drinking tea without pause.
The tea leaves were excellent indeed. The liquor was clear and bright, sweet, fresh, rich, and fragrant on the tongue, with a lingering sweet aftertaste that left his mouth watering.
Unfortunately, the servant who had brewed it seemed not to understand the finer points of tea. Such tender green leaves had actually been steeped in boiling water, fully drawing out their bitterness and astringency and somewhat masking their original delicate fragrance. It really was a pity.
Bored out of their minds, the two sat idly waiting.
Several times, Cui Jiuyang tried to strike up a conversation with the two servants guarding the door, hoping to sound them out about their master. But the servants merely kept shaking their heads without answering. Apparently, the household had strict rules, and they dared not casually discuss their master's affairs.
The two could only wait in the side room. Cui Jiuyang could not help feeling helpless. He had fully expected that delivering Bai Susu to her destination would bring the matter to a satisfactory close. He had not expected to waste more time here waiting for the master to return, and he could not help growing anxious.
Chapter 173: Impatience
They sat quietly for a while and ate some delicate pastries. Before they knew it, it was time for the afternoon meal.
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