At dinnertime, Su Mingyu prepared a welcoming banquet early. Because Murong Ke had returned in secret—his entourage was still on the road back to the capital from the Southern Territory—the banquet was kept simple.
Su Mingyu, her husband, and Elder Yao sat at the table. Su Mingyu raised her glass: "I have prepared this modest meal to celebrate the Prince's safe return and to welcome Elder Yao home." She tilted her head and drained the cup in one gulp.
Elder Yao drank a cup of wine in silence, then reached for the teapot at his side. "It is the Princess who has truly endured so much, managing everything both inside and outside the household, all while rescuing him and being targeted by traps and pursuits. Let me offer you a toast as well. Ke'er says you suffer from a chill in your body, so please abstain from wine; let this tea suffice instead of alcohol."
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