Chapter 19: Childhood Sweethearts-O Mais Audacioso Príncipe Consorte da Grande Qian(Meia jornada sob chuva e névoa)

The Emperor hosted a private banquet, inviting the Prince of Chu.

In the past, whenever the Prince of Chu attended such a banquet, he would arrive in elaborate, formal attire. The two brothers would exchange polite inquiries about each other's well-being, and throughout the meal, they would deferentially offer dishes to one another seven or eight times.

They would each share four or five common witticisms, laughing in perfect synchronization. The atmosphere always felt remarkably harmonious, yet in truth, both were utterly exhausted.

Today, however, the Prince of Chu arrived in simple, casual dress.

"Your Majesty, is it time to settle our debts?" After the initial pleasantries, the Prince of Chu spoke with casual indifference.

This remark caught the Empress off guard; what could he possibly mean?

Just as she was about to intervene to smooth things over, the Emperor let out a cold snort and replied.

"Brother, you are being rather unreasonable. I have brought the 'Perilous Tower Placard,' but the person is in your hands—you could have anything you wanted. Why..."