Meanwhile, Gao Ying was puzzled. He mused, “Didn’t Elder Murong lose his official post because of brother Zu? Why does it seem like the Murong clan’s young miss is on really good terms with brother Zu?”

“Brother Zu possesses extraordinary charm. Even someone like Lady Nan Xun, a courtesan queen who left the entire capital shaken, thinks highly of him, so how could a little girl from the Murong clan resist?” Pei You actually felt incredibly envious as he spoke. They had been witnesses themselves that night. Such a mental blow really was too powerful.

“I think Murong Qinghe is quite pretty too. Even though her skin is a bit dark, she’s a beauty in the making as well. Give or take a few more years, she might not be worse than Nan Xun.” Gao Ying assessed her while stroking his chin.

In what kind of situation did men grow closer the fastest? It was when they chatted about women. The two of them had experienced life and death in the dungeon together, after which they had gone to a place like Scarlet Invitation. Now, they really were close friends. They would still never say such things in front of others, but...