The subtly complimentary and implicitly critical remarks failed to make Xue Qian back down; he seemed to not understand at all and quickly approached, his face brimming with smiles.
"Pretty good. Don't wander off; the Banquet at the Palace is about to begin."
As a family of officials, the Xue Family naturally had a thorough understanding of the procedures for the Banquet at the Palace.
"No need for Brother Xue to worry."
Su Ke's expression was still unpleasant. He turned and walked to the flower beds nearby, found a secluded spot to sit down, and pretended to be engrossed in the performance taking place on the stage.
At that moment, the stage was featuring a dance performance, with several lightly dressed girls clad only in thin gauze dancing and leaping on the waterside stage, their figures graceful and their postures beautiful.
After watching for a while, he shifted his gaze from the stage to the Imperial Garden.