Gu Chengyu returned to the mansion and shared the news he received today with Lu Chen. Tomorrow, they plan to visit Yi Mansion.
"Are you saying that the Qu Family has already formed an alliance with a high-ranking official in the Capital?"
Lu Chen glanced over, lost in thought.
"That's not what I said; it was Second Master Yan who said it."
Gu Chengyu leaned back into the armchair, feeling a bit dizzy after drinking quite a bit of alcohol today.
"Did he mention which high official?"
Lu Chen noticed Gu Chengyu's face, tinged with the color of rouge, thinking that this version of Gu Chengyu was much more agreeable than his usual serious demeanor.
"Who else could it be but our powerful Chief Minister Xia?"
Gu Chengyu blurted out, but immediately felt it was inappropriate.
Alcohol indeed impairs judgment; ordinarily, he would be too cautious to make such a remark, especially in front of Lu Chen.
