Compared to the genteel and courteous demeanor he had feigned upon his initial intrusion into the Purple Jiu Hall, he now bore an air of recklessness, which, while not despicable, was in presence of the highest-ranking members of the Violet Empire, an act that could have been charged as a serious disrespect.
Of course, that was assuming… he really was just a common bard.
By now, it was unlikely anyone would still think so.
"Cough cough, speaking of which, where is Lady Shuangye?"
Ignoring someone's previous lament, Duke Baroka cleared his throat and asked Motan, "She was supposed to represent the Fire Claw Territory in our discussion, right?"
Motan waved his hand and lazily leaned back in his chair, "She has entrusted me with all her responsibilities, saying she was a bit worn out from previous meetings and feeling unwell, so she skipped."
"Skipped…"
