Inside Li Junze's room, Sun Yueru was immediately struck by a pungent wave of alcohol as soon as she entered. The entire room was dim, with not even a Night-Shining Pearl placed anywhere; only a single candle flickered, casting deep shadows over most of the space. Waving her hand to clear away the smell of wine, Sun Yueru inched further inside to search for Li Junze. Nan Yu was standing guard outside, and not daring to use a Night-Shining Pearl, Sun Yueru could only feel her way forward carefully in the dark.
Meanwhile, Li Junze was sitting on the floor, leaning against a chair. He had sensed her presence the moment she stepped into the room. A cold sneer tugged at the corner of his lips as he opened his eyes slightly to watch Sun Yueru sneaking around in the dark. To think she had the nerve to sneak out after suffering such a massive blow—he only wondered what on earth she could possibly want from him.
Seeing Sun Yueru drawing closer, Li Junze closed his eyes, picked up the wine jar in his hand, and took a swallow. Mistaking this for him waking up, Sun Yueru froze in fright and quickly scrambled to hide aside. Feigning helpless intoxication, Li Junze loosened his grip, letting the jar tumble across the floor. Wine spilled out, splashing over the celestial-silk rug.
Chapter 292