In conversation, Xu Ji had already boldly drunk three more cups, while Lan Jue beside him hadn't touched a drop, his expression thoughtful.
Xu Ji suddenly spoke, "Cousin, you all don't need to miss Cousin anymore. She's mine. I'll protect her from now on."
Lan Jue's eyes narrowed, fingers curled slightly in his sleeves, coldly, "Do you love your cousin?"
Xu Ji answered without hesitation, "Of course, I love her."
Lan Jue's voice suddenly raised a few pitches: "Do you love her to the point of thinking of her day and night, unable to eat or sleep?"
Xu Ji paused, then said: "Not to that extent, but I really like Cousin. If anything happens to her, I'll definitely be the first to rush forward."
Lan Jue looked at his somewhat innocent but fearless face, feeling a slight envy in his heart.
He said: "When your big sister Consort Xian has troubles, aren't you always the first one to rush forward?"
Xu Ji asked confusedly: "What's the difference? Isn't it all love?"
