The Ripple in The water
The maid pours a cup of wine from the flask, she bows her head then left knowingly. At the other manor, no one would let a woman and man talk privately because they fear incurring bad rumors but this is Hei Shen territory, no one dares to speak ill about their master especially their precious young madam because they knew something much worst than death is waiting for their carelessness.
Yuan Shao lifts the wine cup he cheers to show his courtesy before he drinks the wine. Lory nod in politeness then sip her tea, she notices Yuan Shao look slightly agitated, he wants to say something but didn't know where to start. Lory amused by his nervousness, the general who used to be brave and valiant is fidgeting in front of her.
"Master Yuan, does Yue Ying still refused to meet you?" Lory decide to break the awkwardness first.