Chapter 1413: Chapter 1351: Testing Each Other
Itâs not that Song Wei and his group are deliberately seeking trouble; itâs just that this Purple Yu Garden is truly enviable. If they could draw in a few patrons here, even if theyâre not the owners, they could share in some of the resources, right?
And once theyâve brought the people in, opening one Purple Yu Garden means they can open a second or third one.
Song Wei, as the Crown Prince of Prince Weiâs Manor, also wants his own source of money and power. Otherwise, how can he secure his position and smoothly inherit the title of Prince Wei?
Nobody thinks they have too much money!
This Fifth Master, Wufu, appeared in the eyes of Prince Qi and Crown Prince Wei. Seeing this legendary young owner, Fifth Master was actually younger than them, and they couldnât help but be taken aback.
"The Marquis Yongan has brought friends, Nanny Wei, you can go and entertain them. Iâll see to hosting these two esteemed guests myself." Wufu smiled and gestured to Nanny Wei.
Nanny Wei was aware of Wufuâs true identity. A quick flash of worry passed through her eyes, but her face remained composed as she smilingly agreed, secretly summoning two people to attend.
"Are you the Fifth Master?" Song Wei sized up Wufu, whose physique was tall yet rather androgynous, and very young.
Wufu cupped his hands with a generous smile, "In the presence of you esteemed masters, how dare I call myself Master? Just call me Xiao Five."
"You do seem quite unfamiliar." Zhao Mingjun looked at Wufu and said.
Wufuâs eyes curved with a smile, "Prince Qi is busy with important matters, usually dealing with prominent figures. How could a small fry like me catch the princeâs eye? Today, Iâm just fortunate to have the chance to meet with esteemed ones!" Saying thus, he bowed deeply, "Meeting with esteemed ones, I must refrain from bathing for three days, lest I wash off this hard-earned distinguished air."
This speech greatly pleased Zhao Mingjun, who laughed heartily, looking at Wufu with a sense of camaraderie, patting her on the shoulder and saying, "Youâre quite good, better than Jun Wenqi at getting things done."
Not far off, someone observed this gesture, their eyes turning green with envy.
Song Wei, sensing, glanced over, saw nothing amiss, and withdrew his gaze.
Pinxiang, the wine-serving girl, handed the warmed wine to Wufu, who personally filled the glasses for Zhao Mingjun and Song Wei, then poured himself a cup, raising it, "With the presence of Prince Qi and the Crown Prince here at Purple Yu Garden, it truly brings glory to this humble place, I offer you both a toast." With that, he tilted his head back and drank the wine in one gulp.
With several glasses downed, everyone loosened up a lot, their postures relaxed. Song Wei, observing Wufuâs cheeks flushed from the wine, paused with his cup at his lips, eyes fixed, before drinking his own.
Wufu skillfully navigated Zhao Mingjunâs attempts to draw him in and his questioning, never leaving an opening, and didnât neglect Song Wei, smiling as he said, "Crown Prince Song holds his liquor well."
As Wufu poured wine, Song Wei took the opportunity to lightly run his fingers over the back of her hand, saying, "I canât compare to the slippery, clever Master Xiao Wu."
So young, yet so adept at pleasing everyone without offending or leaving himself vulnerable. Zhao Mingjun seems to have gained much information, yet it was all of little practical useâtruly impressive!
Song Wei most appreciates intelligent people!
Wufuâs smile remained unchanged, gaze intense. He laughed, "I dare not take Crown Prince Songâs wordsâhow could I compare to you? Iâve heard you followed Prince Wei to war and even killed several enemy soldiers? Truly a young hero!"
Damn you and your heroics, what do you mean by taking advantage of me?