Jin Zhu left, finishing the lamb noodle soup until not even a drop of broth was left.
Chen Ji sat in a corner of Bianyifang, took out two boxes that Jin Zhu had given him from his bosom, and opened them. Inside were two gleaming green jade rings, one engraved with a longevity peach and the other with a Bodhisattva.
These must be birthday gifts from Yuan Cheng's mother, given by the nobles of the Jing Dynasty.
He recalled Jin Zhu's mention of "friends" and wondered how much truth lay in those words. As for the Imperial Jade Seal, it had little to do with him. By the time Mr. Feng found it, he might already have been far away.
Chen Ji scanned the main hall but did not see Aunt Ping's figure.
He wanted to call over a waiter and ask if Aunt Ping was present, but he hesitated and lowered his hand.
