Chapter 227: Pei Rumo’s Suspicion (1/2)

Pei Rumo knew that even if he didn’t want to release Ying Lan, with his strength, Ying Lan would be able to force his way out of the First Prince’s residence. Instead of falling out here, he might as well release him. It would be a way to improve Ying Lan’s impression of him.

“I still have important matters to attend to and shall not see you out. Ming Lu, help me to see the guest out.” Pei Rumo instructed his personal attendant to send Ying Lan out.

Just as Ming Lu was about to move over, he was obstructed by Ying Lan. “It is fine, I remember the way and I can return on my own. Your First Highness should be extremely busy and your attendant cannot leave your side. Brother Ming Lu, please stay.” Ying Lan didn’t wait for Ming Lu to ask for Pei Rumo’s approval and had already walked off by himself.

Ming Lu turned to look at Pei Rumo while waiting for his master’s instruction, only to see Pei Rumo shaking his head. Pei Rumo shouted to Ying Lan who had already walked a distance, “It is late at night, Palace Master Ying Lan should be a little more cautious.”

His statement seemed to drift off into the wind as Ying Lan had already executed his movement skill and traveled quite a distance.

When he saw that Ying Lan was far away, Ming Lu muttered softly, “He doesn’t know how to appreciate kindness. There are plenty of people wanting to obtain Your Highness’ favor. What is wrong with him? Such a waste of my efforts over the past two days.”

Ming Lu originally wanted to wait for his master’s instruction, but after waiting for a long time, he didn’t receive any instructions. He immediately turned around and took a glance, only to realize that his master was still staring blankly at the direction where Ying Lan had left.

“Master, Master, what is wrong? The weather is cold! Hurry up and enter the room!” Ming Lu realized that Pei Rumo wasn’t paying attention to him and he waved his hand in front of his master’s face in order to gain his attention. Snapping back to his senses, Pei Rumo returned to his room.

After taking two steps, he suddenly turned back and said to Ming Lu, “Bring the wine to my study room. I shall not waste such precious liquor.”

Ming Lu immediately ran back to the reception pavilion’s table and retrieved the plum blossom brew that was still warm. He turned around and ran back to follow behind Pei Rumo.

After entering the study room, Ming Lu placed the plum blossom brew down and noticed there were still plenty of imperial notices that had yet to be responded to. He immediately felt sorry for his master and complained softly, “It is all Ying Lan’s fault. Even after putting in so much effort, he rejected Master’s good grace. Master still has to stay up late in order to complete today’s work.”

Ming Lu immediately retorted when he heard Pei Rumo’s laughter, “I am not! I merely feel sorry for Master. I am not as old and decrepit like Big Sister Zi Su. Of course there are people calling me immature.”