The two people in the room were enjoying themselves, but amidst the playfulness, Li Hongtang was discussing serious matters.
"You've been with the old man for a while now. Do you know where he keeps the military seal?"
Wen Baoyu blushed. "The King won't let me near such things. I've tried to probe several times, but he sternly rebuked me."
"Aren't you favored by the old man? Why is he still so guarded against you?" Li Hongtang reproached, frustrated by her inability to leverage her beauty.
"Second Prince, I've done my best." Wen Baoyu pouted slightly, displeased by Li Hongtang's complaint.
Li Hongtang pressed Wen Baoyu down, gently caressing her cheek. "Alright, alright. I know you've tried. But next time, don't be so formal when you ask. Speak like you are now. The old man is old; he's easily persuaded."
"I'll try next time." Wen Baoyu thought to herself that the Second Prince seemed unreliable.
