Chapter 396 - 252 Political Affairs (1)
The spacious and broad road was covered with a thin layer of snow, where a strikingly handsome man in a round-collared scarlet official uniform stood less than twenty steps away from Ran Yan, his face somewhat pale yet his spirit was excellent.
Li Ke’s tone when he spoke didn’t carry any hint of teasing; instead, it was as if he was joking with a friend, likely ribbing Xiao Song on purpose upon seeing him arrive.
Ran Yan’s gaze paused, surprised to see another gentleman walking towards the Imperial College, dressed in a green broad-sleeved robe with a round collar, his demeanor calm. Upon noticing the situation here, he slightly slowed his steps.
What a coincidence that Su Fu was also passing by this place.
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By the end of the ninth year of the Zhenguan era, Li Ke’s first wife had passed away, and his second, a member of the Xiao Family, made him a cousin-in-law to Xiao Song. Li Ke was older than Xiao Song, but he was his cousin-in-law.
Xiao Song’s face bore an impeccable smile as he clasped his hands together and bowed to Li Ke, "It has been a while, Your Highness. I trust you’ve been well?"
"Thanks to your concern, Assistant Minister Xiao, I am quite well," Li Ke responded with great grace, gesturing that no further formalities were necessary. His every move carried the air of royalty.
Xiao Song glanced at Ran Yan, then said with surprise, "Does Your Highness also know Seventeen Lady?"