Linghu Xinghe's quarters in the Prefectural Mansion were right next to Pei Hengyu's courtyard. Hearing the commotion of Wang Rui's return, Yuchi Lan pushed open the door to Linghu Xinghe's room.
"Ah-He," Yuchi Lan walked inside, familiarly poured himself a cup of tea, and asked, "That Wang Rui is already back. How come your eldest brother isn't back yet?"
Without looking at him, Linghu Xinghe kept his eyes fixed on the scroll in his hands and said, "It's an assignment given personally by Your Majesty. You'd better ask fewer questions!"
Chapter 200