Chapter 66: Been a Long Time
That day after court, the Emperor was waiting for Rijun to meet him in his study. As it was the first day they were meeting after the family Banquet, he had prepared comfort foods and warm tea for his friend as he usually would be in low spirits for at least a week after their family Banquet.
But contrary to his expectation, Rijun was in high spirits and he even was humming some tune happily. The Emperor was surprised,
"Rijun, did you skip the banquet?", he asked.
"Nope!", he smirked, "We attended the banquet and ended up shutting everyone’s mouth". Rijun then explained everything happened in the banquet with details.
"We had to use your name and the white tiger token because they accused me and Táng JiaXing. If my first uncle asks later just go along with him, although I doubt he’ll bring it up! ", he advised the Emperor and he was surprised how Rijun has changed this much and he even calls his birth father as uncle with conviction.
" You jumped through a girl’s window in the night? ", the Emperor asked surprised since he knew this one is a stickler for the rules of the society.
"I don’t know why I did that either. I didn’t even think twice before doing it and only realised it after being accused. Huh! Got to be careful in the future. Also it is all your fault for giving me more work anyway", he poked the Emperor’s head.
"How are you still alive? My brother didn’t kill you?", he asked foolishly at the alive and happy Rijun.
"Your brother didn’t say anything to me", he smiled happily, "Your brother is someone to admire! He is really an awesome man. I wish I was half as good as him. He even made porridge for us and it was delicious ",Rijun continued on his praises for Shengli.
"Really? ", the Emperor frowned. While everyone is outside and enjoying, he is stuck inside this palace and his brother is living the domestic life.
"How much do you think my brother loves Táng JiaXing? He told me that Huang Mingxia is in love with him too ", he asked and Rijun noticed the contemplating stare of the Emperor. This guy has to bring her up everytime and this time in the same question too. Also Shengli didn’t tell him the truth? He must be worried about the security of this place since secrets are being leaked. That guy never takes a chance when it comes to Mingxia and more importantly... WHY AM I GETTING INVOLVED EVERYTIME?
"Why do you ask?", Rijun asked hiding his emotions.