Luo Jingran appeared once again atop the city gate, calling down to those below: "Since Grand Tutor Ruan refuses to allow the Third Prince to enter, I shall trouble Eunuch Ding Yi to deliver the tea and refreshments I have prepared to His Highness."
As he spoke, he signaled for a hemp rope to be lowered from the gate tower. A basket was tied to the other end; though covered with a white cloth, it could not stifle the waves of savory, mouth-watering aroma wafting from within.
Murong Ying cupped his hands toward Luo Jingran in a gesture of thanks.
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