The New Emperor was sitting in the imperial study, gently massaging the space between his eyebrows with one hand, his face etched with exhaustion. Suddenly, Mufeng appeared before him without any warning. The New Emperor startled slightly, then hurriedly rose to his feet. "Deity Mufeng? Have you not already departed? Why have you suddenly returned to see Us?" The New Emperor's tone was filled with astonishment and confusion.
Mufeng's expression was stern, his gaze locked onto the New Emperor as he demanded, "Where did Your Majesty obtain the fine wine that was brought for Deity Xilan to drink?"
The New Emperor faltered slightly. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "This... this morning at dawn, a eunuch suggested that a cup of the fine wine presented as tribute by the Kingdom of Liyue be offered to Deity Xilan. After all, Deity Xilan had played the role of my fifth sister for so long, and it was meant as a parting gesture of goodwill to see the Deity off."
Chapter 132