The flickering lanterns within the room cast a gentle glow, while the incense burner emitted a delicate and elegant fragrance.
His words, on the contrary, sobered Shen Hua up.
"What of me reading miscellaneous books? Perhaps I should remind you, these books were delivered by you. And now, it's all somehow my fault."
"It would be better for the Prince to be reasonable."
Her slender fingertips poked his chest repeatedly, as if she intended to argue with him all night.
"Anyone uninformed would think I've done some heinous act against heaven and earth."
Suddenly, she leaned close as if about to kiss him, only to sniff like a kitten.
"Have you been drinking?"
His Adam's apple bobbed, his expression stern. Perhaps it was the alcohol, perhaps the emotions of the night were denser than during the day. It's not the wine that intoxicates, but the person itself. The bodily reactions were so intense and hard to control.
"It was a happy occasion today, so I had a few drinks."
