Lu Lingzhi had been to see Master Xu today. On his way back to the Lu Mansion, he spotted Tang Zhen's carriage outside the tavern. He told the servant to stop and went in to look for the marquis.

  Inside a room, sat a Tang Zhen, face crimson and eyes blurry. He looked sloshed.

  "Ah Zhen, what are you doing?" Lu Lingzhi frowned at the sight of his good friend. He had known Tang Zhen for many years now and this was the first time seeing him this drunk.

  Tang Zhen opened his eyes and saw the other. “Ah, it's you. Come and drink with me."

  Lu Lingzhi took the flagon from his hand. “Did something happen to you?"

  "I just want to drink." Tang Zhen chuckled and finished the remaining wine in one gulp.

  "Even in your younger days you never drank to get drunk. How much did you drink?" The more Lu Lingzhi thought about it, the more confused he became.

  Tang Zhen chuckled. “Stop talking nonsense and drink with me!"

  Lu Lingzhi quickly thought of something about what could’ve upset this guy. Tang Zhen had always been optimistic and would never drink to this degree.

  "Ah Zhen, is it…It's related to Yaoyao?"

  "Yes, Miss." She smiled and agreed.

  "It's getting late. Have the little maid to fetch water." After tidying up, a layer of sweat covered her body. The moon was already up in the middle of the sky, and the entire Lu Mansion was silent. They must all be asleep.

  Soon, Mei Lanfang brought the water in, filled the tub with water, and prepared the clothes for changing. Then she left.