151 Provoke The Lord (1/2)
Frosty skies open empty depths of wind. Moonlight flooded through the hut's glassed windows, its bright, night glow falling against the fine dishes of meats and wines. The burning braziers crackled, heating the inside from the cold winds.
”Is the wine to your taste, my lord?”
An Hongyu lifts the golden gauntlet to his bearded face before swirling the contents inside. He elevates it to his lips as he takes a sip of the wine within the cup.
At that moment, a smile spread across his face as he licked the residue from his bearded upper lip.
”Haha! You northern people's taste in wine is excellent.” An Hongyu said, highly satisfied. ”It's a good flavor; it's made of rice, I presume?”
Wei Jingyi set down his cup and chuckled, ”Seems like the lord knows his wines.”
”That I do.” An Hongyu sipped the wine with great interest. ”I've heard great words of your wines around the northern empire, and couldn't help but reach out to issue a trade. You did not disappoint.”
Wei Jingyi nodded his head. ”Indeed. I thank my Lord for praising my business with such high regard. I feel even more grateful considering the troubles you've faced recently.”
After heeding Wei Jingyi's words, An Hongyu frowned. He stole a glance at the man sitting a few feet below him and narrowed his eyes.
”What troubles does Mister Wei mean?”
Wei Jingyi chugged his wine while lightly saying, ”The death of your son, of course.”
As if realizing the cruelty of his words, Wei Jingyi stiffened and cautiously looked at the cold-faced clan leader.
”Forgive me, my lord, I didn't—”
”No, it's quite all right. And yes, it has been a difficult time.”
”I heard he died in an ambush?”
”Yes.” An Hongyu nodded his head.
Wei Jingyi sighed heavily and shook his head. ”Truly a shame. Though, I am certain you're not too disappointed, after all, he was a bastard child.”
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An Hongyu, who was sipping his wine, paused. His face turned dark.
”What?” His face was stiff as the corner of his mouth tugged downwards.
As if not noticing the man's darkening expression, Wei Jingyi took another sip of wine with an innocent expression.
”Is it not true? Rumors say that son of yours was adopted.”
An Hongyu narrowed his eyes slightly as he felt the concern in Wei Jingyi's words was rather strange. He appeared unmoved as he said dismissively, ”Though that is true, I do not listen to such filthy rumors.”
Wei Jingyi laughed coldly to himself inside, but on his face, he was smiling as he gulped the wine down.
”Yes, you're right! The lord is too clever to listen to such filthy rumors. Especially ones regarding the loyalty of your own offspring.”
In that instant, An Hongyu slams his fist against the arm of the large chair.
”Mister Wei!” He squeezed those two words out through his tightly clenched teeth. ”Considering you are my guest, I will not take your words personally. However, I will not have my clan members' loyalty tarnished by a drunk!”
Wei Jingyi glanced up with glazed eyes and saw the clan leader's neck was starting to turn red from all of his anger. As if suddenly awakening by his loud words and cold glare, Wei Jingyi blinked his eyes rapidly.
”This servant apologizes, my lord. It would seem I am a little drunk as you said.” He rubbed his head.