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Inside the Stork Tower in the capital, Xiao Jinghan, who was drinking and making merry with his friends, sneezed.

He looked at the window and noticed that it had been blown open by the wind. He then said to Liang Yuheng, who was standing next to him, "Go and close the window."

Liang Yuheng, having drunk too much, was staring at half a piece of jade-like cake and grinning foolishly. Yan Ji, standing next to him, chimed in, "Why close the windows? It's so lively outside! Can't we just listen to the noise? Today is the Qixi Festival!"

"Speaking of the Qixi Festival, have you all received any gifts?" asked the skinny, bamboo-like Feng Liangcai.

"Yes, I received it. Of course I received it." Yan Ji, who looked sickly, pulled a delicate purse from his pocket. "This was a gift from my cousin! Look, isn't it pretty!"

"It's just a purse, what's so special about it! Look at mine!"

Feng Liangcai pulled a calligraphy brush from his sleeve. "This was a gift from my mentor's youngest daughter. She made it herself! Don't underestimate this brush; the tip is made from the long, fine tip of a sable tail. It's delicate, supple, and has excellent sharpness. One brush is worth a thousand pieces of gold!"

"There are tons of these things in the palace. At most, they're just calligraphy brushes! And aren't you afraid of poking yourself with a calligraphy brush on your person?" Yan Ji asked with a frown.

"I don't mind! You're just jealous of me!" Feng Liangcai put away his brush and looked at Xiao Jinghan, who had remained silent, and asked, "Brother Xiao, did you receive the gift?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Ji immediately leaned his head over.

There were seven or eight wine jugs lying in front of Xiao Jinghan. No one knew how much he had drunk, but judging from his reaction, he was probably drunk.

Xiao Jinghan has a good drinking habit, but when he drinks too much, he becomes quiet and looks particularly gloomy.

The effects of the wine seeped into his brow, tinging his once refined and aloof eyes with a thin layer of red. His long eyelashes drooped, casting pale shadows. His black jade hair ornament loosened, and a few strands of black hair fell haphazardly down his neck, making his skin appear as white and jade-like as a mirror.

His well-defined hands rested on his knees, his shoulders and back relaxed slightly, and even his straight spine seemed to soften. Despite being slightly drunk, his figure swayed gently, yet every feature remained handsome and refined. His hazy, intoxicated state only made his appearance more alluring.

The Drunken Jade Mountain Collapse was indeed such a sight. Yan Ji and Feng Liangcai both shook their heads and sighed at the sight.

From the moment Xiao Jinghan stepped into the Stork Tower, there was a constant stream of people trying to curry favor with him. Graceful figures lingered outside the door, attempting to attract Xiao Jinghan's attention with their dancing.

But Xiao Jinghan completely ignored them, sending one group at a time and having his guards chase them away.

At first, Yan Ji and the others didn't understand, but after meeting Liu Yuansheng, they understood the reason.

He had a stunningly beautiful woman at home, so naturally he looked down on other women. The more Feng Liangcai thought about it, the more heartbroken he became. Undeterred by the risk of being beaten, he continued to ask, "Brother Xiao, did you receive the gift?"

"Your wife didn't give you anything, did she?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinghan slowly raised his eyes and glanced at Feng Liangcai.

Those eyes were as cold as ice, without a trace of warmth. Feng Liangcai felt a chill run down his spine and instantly sobered up, sitting back in his seat without saying another word.

Seeing that Feng Liangcai had been rebuffed by Xiao Jinghan, Yan Ji didn't dare to say a word. He took out a tortoise shell from his pocket and began to perform divination.

They all knew that Xiao Jinghan had been in a bad mood lately.

His family had a bad day recently. His grandmother and wife were kidnapped by the rebels. It took a lot of effort to rescue them. His wife is still sick and was obviously very frightened.

Therefore, he asked the emperor for leave. The emperor was considerate and agreed without hesitation. However, the case of the Censorate still had to be handled.

The whereabouts of the perpetrators must still be investigated.

"It's almost the fifteenth of July, Brother Xiao is in a bad mood, so don't ask about those nonsense things."

As Yan Ji performed divination, he muttered to himself, "I heard from my mother that Liu Yuansheng is so frightened that he can't speak anymore."

"Is that so?" Feng Liangcai said. "No wonder Brother Xiao has been so gloomy; it turns out he's worried about his wife."

"Anyway, don't provoke him these next few days." Yan Ji tossed out the tortoise shell, made a serious calculation, and said, "According to the divination, we should go home! If we don't leave soon, we might run into trouble."

Feng Liangcai: "Was your divination accurate? Last time, you insisted that I was under the influence of the White Tiger, with malevolent energy surging around me, and that I might get hurt if I went out. You told me to stay home and read books instead of going out. As a result, a book fell off the bookshelf and hit me on the head, and it hurt for days!"

"Then why don't you thank me?" Yan Ji said. "If I hadn't given you a divination, you would definitely have encountered a bloody disaster outside! That book fell down and saved you from the disaster! Don't you understand?"

He continued speaking arrogantly while pulling Liang Yuheng up, saying, "Stop grinning like an idiot at a pastry, hurry home! I bet you're in for some bloodshed tomorrow!"

With Yan Ji's best wishes, Liang Yuheng stood up unsteadily, and Xiao Jinghan and Feng Liangcai also got up, and the four of them walked out together.

The half-moon door to the private room opened, and the cheerful laughter from inside the Stork Tower immediately poured in, making people's hearts flutter.

Pink gauze curtains hung to the ground, and the winding corridors were covered with brocade carpets. The doors of the private rooms on both sides were half open, and different tunes came from each room.

Women, each exquisitely made up and wearing flowing brocade skirts, strolled among the guests, carrying fresh fruit and fine wine, answering their questions in soft, gentle voices. The lanterns cast a soft glow on the corridors, and people moved about, the air filled with the sounds of revelry and celebration; not a moment of silence could be heard.

The four people dodged the crowd and walked slowly forward. Suddenly, a disheveled man rushed out from a private room on the side, lay on his back on the ground, and burst into laughter.

The brothels and pleasure quarters are never short of dissolute people, but when Yan Ji and Feng Liangcai saw the man's appearance clearly, they were both stunned and stood there for a moment.

This person was none other than Liu Yunze, the second son of the current prime minister and the elder brother of Liu Yuansheng.

It's not unusual for the sons of Xun Gui to come to Guanhe Tower for entertainment; what is unusual is that he was dressed in a thin gauze robe and had orchids in his hair, looking every bit the part of a male prostitute.

Yan Ji and Feng Liangcai exchanged glances, then turned to look at Xiao Jinghan. Xiao Jinghan clearly recognized Liu Yunze as well, and squinted at him, "Lord Liu? What are you doing here?"

Upon hearing Xiao Jinghan's voice, Liu Yunze stopped laughing, turned his face, and stared at Xiao Jinghan in astonishment.

Looking at Yan Ji and the others beside him, Liu Yunze turned ashen-faced. He braced himself against the ground, struggling to get up, when a male prostitute dressed similarly rushed over and threw himself into Liu Yunze's arms, saying, "Second Master Liu, let's continue playing!"

Immediately afterwards, a burly man dressed in foreign attire walked out of the private room, grabbed Liu Yunze, and bit him hard on the neck.

Liu Yunze closed his eyes and hummed with great enjoyment.

Everyone was dumbfounded.

"Good heavens! Prime Minister Liu's son has become a prime minister!" Feng Liangcai exclaimed in shock. "Does the Prime Minister know about this?"

Yan Ji quickly performed divination and gave Feng Liangcai the answer: "The Prime Minister does not know yet."

"Then do you know?" Feng Liangcai asked, looking at Xiao Jinghan, who had a half-smile on his face.