Baili Xi took a sip of soup. "Pay him no mind; he won't succeed." She paused, then suddenly seemed to remember something. "Is the Second Master of the Nine Gates still performing?" Before coming down the mountain, she had been wondering if she would still get to hear that opera. Her time away from the mountain was limited, and since she was here, she certainly didn't want to miss it.
"Knowing how much Your Highness enjoys it, I've already spoken with Second Master, and he's reserved the best seats for you for these next few days," Suwei replied with a smile. He had thought of this the moment he received the message from Su An.
Over the years, he and Er Yuehong had maintained a good relationship—especially after Suwei rescued them when they were trapped in the mine years ago. Bound by that favor, Er Yuehong would occasionally drop by for a visit. However, the passing of his wife a year ago had plunged that gentle, refined man into a period of deep dejection, and he rarely went out anymore.
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