96 Light-Hearted Banter (1/2)

That night, Su Li ordered the Head Commander of the Shadow Guards to give the night-shift off to the rest of his subordinates on duty.

She had even wanted to send him away but the person in question had been adamant that he would follow her along, no matter what.

Seeing that he wouldn't be able to rest easy even if he was left behind and would most probably follow her in secret, she grumpily agreed to take him along with the others for the outing.

Since both of them didn't seem to come to an agreement, they compromised somewhat. She would allow him to accompany her but only if he also dressed in plain clothes like the others and would join the three of them as a friend and not as a bodyguard.

The Head Commander didn't have the guts to sit and eat with the monarch on the same table.

It would be a breach in the rules of etiquette he had followed religiously and rigorously since young but when he looked at the stubborn glint in the monarch's eyes, he finally bowed his head and acquiesced.

As the sun went down and the Imperial Capital was bathed in hues of Red and Orange, the Head Commander informed the monarch that Ning Fu and Zhou Sheng had already arrived and were waiting for her.

She follows after the Head Commander and soon reaches the already agreed upon place.

The first person to come into her view is Zhou Sheng who has forgone the usual style of his clothing and has worn a purple-coloured robe that is inlaid with gold thread work.

It makes Zhou Sheng look older than his current age in this body and brings out the sharpness in his eyes.

For a second, Su Li is transported back to modern times and sees the Second Young Master Li Rong and can't help but think that in both loves, Li Tong has been blessed with good looks.

He truly cuts a fine figure.

When he is about to now to her, she waves her hand, ”Remember, we are young masters who have come to see the sights of the Imperial Capital, so you cannot keep bowing to me as if I am of a higher status.”

As soon as her words have land, she hears a pleasant voice, ”Young Master, hope we will have a good time tonight.”

When she turns towards the direction of that voice, she sees Ning Fu.

He is dressed in a blood-red robe which is very simple with no additional embellishments but it looks good on him.

Even though he is out of the armour he usually wears, he still has that domineering air around him, though it is restrained, it can be seen and felt at first glance.

Meanwhile, Ning Fu also noticed the monarch' attire.

The emperor was wearing white-coloured robes that had a few embellishments in dark blue thread around the collars and entwined like ivy-leaves around the wide sleeves.

He looked like a young master who had lived a sheltered life up to now and as if it was his first-time having fun outside, without being subjected to the eye of his elders.

Ning Fu tried to dislodge his thoughts but then thinking about it a bit, it seemed to be true.

After all, with the life the monarch had lived until now, where would he have found the time to participate in such frivolous activities.

Su Li couldn't help but give Ning Fu a second glance and said in jest, ”Interesting choice of colour, Young Master”