Chapter 314 - 198: Brother’s Here to Keep Watch for You
Ran Yunsheng was startled for a moment before responding, "Mr. Xiao speaks sense."
Soon, footsteps descended the stairs, and a maid announced, "My lord, lunch is ready. Sir invites Mr. Xiao and the Assistant Minister to the banquet hall."
"Alright," Ran Yunsheng agreed, turning to Xiao Song, "Mr. Xiao, we won’t return today until we’re drunk!"
Xiao Song’s laughter was hearty as he stood up with Ran Yunsheng, "I am also fond of the wine in the cup, so there’s no need to urge me to drink!"
The two laughed heartily, yielding to each other as they went downstairs together, heading for the banquet hall.
Inside the hall, Ran Pingyu, Lady Luo, Ran Yan, Ran Meiyu, and Ran Yun had all arrived and were standing at the entrance waiting.
This meal was unprecedentedly difficult to endure. Xiao Song knew Ran Yan was close by him, yet he could not look at her more or speak more, truly feeling uncomfortable all over.
"Assistant Minister Xiao, thank you for saving my life. I toast to you," said Ran Yan, standing up to offer a drink, prompted by a glance from Ran Pingyu.
Listening to her distant and polite words, Xiao Song felt a slight sourness and ache in his heart, yet his face maintained a faintly aloof smile. He lifted the wine cup, letting Ran Yan pour the wine for him.
As if trying to find some connection between them, Xiao Song couldn’t help but say quietly, "Stop drinking."