The steam from the boiling water sent the teapot ringing, breaking the silence after Lei Jing's little speech.
Shen Lian spoke softly, "Lei Jing, please serve the tea."
His voice was calming. Lei Jing freed herself from Guan Longzi's gaze and replied, "Hmm." After that, she followed Shen Lian's order and served the tea to everyone.
The tea was not great, though the water was excellent. The pleasant after-taste lingered in Wu Ding's mouth.
However, his attention was focused on Shen Lian. He was waiting for the little prince's answer.
With a cup of tea in his stomach, he found his agitation eased. This was good for his thought processes.
Shen Lian emptied his teacup. The moonlight filtered in through the surrounding windows, shrouding Zhiwei Home in its gentle glow.
He sized Lei Jing, Wu Ding, and Guan Longzi up.