Chapter 13: The Moon-Tracing Banquet
During the Su Yue Banquet, Xi Jiuge and Li Hanguang exchanged questions and answers with unexpected politeness. Their restrained courtesy surprised everyone present. Ji Shaoyu quickly followed up with a smile. “Jiuge is focused on cultivation and sometimes doesn't control her strength when she fights. Last time, the hostage vomited a lot of blood, so his injuries must have been quite severe. If you need any medicinal herbs, just let me know.” Li Hanguang returned the courtesy with equal grace. “Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness, but my injuries are already healed, so there's no need for Your Highness to worry.” Though their words were courteous, an invisible tension crept into the air once the exchange ended. Ji Ningsi, who had been quietly observing Li Hanguang, finally spoke. “I heard from my brother that you even sparred with Brother Shaoyu. How old are you this year, that you could actually fight Brother Shaoyu to a draw?” The question was cleverly phrased. Li Hang...
