Nan Xun huffed out a wistful laugh and poured himself another cup of wine. Ji Bo took the cup from him.

“What?” muttered Nan Xun.

“The wine is good, but it’s going to be bad for you in excess. Besides, you’re going to be feeling the alcohol tomorrow if you don’t stop drinking. Why waste something so nice if you’re not going to enjoy it?” Ji Bo smiled and chucked the wine carelessly. “Might as well use it as tribute to the bright moon.” 

“The gentleman sure knows how to enjoy life,” Nan Xun said with a quiet laugh.

Ji Bo shrugged and placed his empty cup on the stone table. After a pause, he continued, “It’s already difficult for her to leave the city to seek treatment. She can only do so because you and I are here. If you leave as well, she’ll start worrying again, which will be detrimental to her health.”

“Besides, Qi Chen and Prince Duan pose a threat simply by existing. If you leave, there’s no telling...