Chapter 216: Delivering Gifts
Chapter 216: Delivering Gifts
“Thank you for your help at the poetry gathering, Your Highness.”
After the boat trip, Zhu Yushu and the other two escorted Xiao Ming all the way back to his residence before sincerely expressing their gratitude.
“Don’t be so formal. Back in the day, we went through fire and water together,” Xiao Ming said with a smile.
Qin Rui and the others exchanged glances and laughed. Qin Rui said, “Since Your Highness is rarely in Chang’an, let’s meet again soon. And don’t forget about us three after you return to Qingzhou.”
“Ah, back in Qingzhou, I was bullied by the powerful families and couldn’t do anything. But now, I’ll definitely keep in touch through letters,” Xiao Ming replied.
Du Boyuan added, “That’s great. After all, we promised to share both hardships and blessings.”
With that, the three cupped their hands in farewell and took their leave.
After seeing them off, Xiao Ming turned to Lu Fei, who had returned with him that evening, and asked, “Can you still stand?”
“Your Highness, what kind of question is that? Even after ten days and nights of fierce battle on the walls of Cangzhou, I, Lu Fei, am still full of energy! Ah—Luo Xin, give me a hand!” Before he could finish, Lu Fei immediately leaned on Luo Xin’s shoulder.
Luo Xin was in no better shape. The two had spent the day indulging in pleasures, and he cursed, “Go back and rest, you nuisance!”
Lu Fei grinned, looking thoroughly satisfied, and clasped his hands toward Xiao Ming before turning away, muttering, “The Jiaofangsi is truly extraordinary…”