But now that Chen Yunfan was being so forthright, he actually felt a little more suspicious.
Perhaps the Emperor on the Dragon Throne was playing an even bigger game on the chessboard that was Shu State.
Just then, Cui Qingwu stood up again to refill their cups, smiling as she spoke.
"This is supposed to be a private dinner, so let's not talk about official business, shall we? What do you say, Sister Wan'er?"
Xiao Wan'er glanced at Chen Yi. Seeing the smile on his face, she nodded as well.
Cui Qingwu took in their interaction, and her smile brightened.
'There's something going on with these two...'
By mid-afternoon, they had eaten and drunk their fill.
Chen Yi, Xiao Wan'er, and the others then rose to leave.
Cui Qingwu and Chen Yunfan followed them outside the restaurant to see them off.
