"Is our Imperial Academy also moonlighting as the Crown Prince's reading companion?" Gongsun Ce whispered.
"Firstly, the official role of an Eastern Palace companion is called 'scholar attendant,' and secondly, we're not supposed to have this responsibility..." Liu Zhongwu lowered his voice, "But if the Crown Prince asks you for a favor, can you refuse? Dare you refuse?"
"Dare, dare, dare!" Situ Yi shouted three times.
"Oh, shut your mouth, you reckless fool!"
Liu Zhongwu jumped up in anger, trying to cover Situ Yi's mouth, but Situ Yi, towering at two meters six with his hat, tilted his head back to evade him. He playfully darted behind an arcade machine, the colorful game lights shining on his white robe, making him look like a canvas splashed with a palette of colors.
