Summer in Yong'an lasts a long time.

After the start of summer, even after it has just rained, the weather is still humid and a bit muggy.

Su Tiyue went home to rest for a day, just as Song Yunqian sent a letter to invite her to Qianweilou for a chat.

Su Tiyue thought about it and agreed... The two met at Qianwei Restaurant that day, old friends reunited, and talked about the war.

That day, time was tight, and the two didn't have a proper chance to catch up or even have a meal together.

Now, everything has come to an end, and Yong'an, and even the entire Northern Liang, is slowly recovering its former vitality.

It's time to relax...

With that in mind, Su Tiyue changed her clothes and, accompanied by Liu Wan, went to Qianweilou to keep her appointment.

It was already evening when we arrived there.

Song Yunqian had been waiting in the private room on the second floor for quite some time.

Su Tiyue walked in, carrying a jar of sake in her arms, which she had specially brought from her residence.

"The food at Qianweilou is delicious, but the wine here is just so-so. General Song, it seems you haven't yet tried the fine wine that my father treasured?"

As she spoke, she handed the wine to Song Yunqian.

Song Yunqian smiled and accepted it, but his expression was somewhat troubled: "I drank with Hanzhou all night a couple of days ago, and my headache has just gotten better. Now I have to drink with you again?"

Su Tiyue smiled and said, "Of course. We've been apart for so long, we should definitely have a good drink."

"I remember it well, Miss Su's alcohol tolerance is quite average."

"My alcohol tolerance is average, and my drinking manners are also average... So, General Song, please don't get me too drunk."

"Alright, let's stop here then."

Song Yunqian opened the wine, poured two glasses, and handed them to her: "Today, I have another request."

Su Tiyue's gaze dimmed slightly as she looked at him, probably guessing what Song Yunqian wanted. "General Song traveled a long way from the northern frontier back to Yong'an to help the Emperor expel the invaders and quell the internal strife. He is a great hero of Northern Liang."

"General Song, please speak frankly. I will do my best to help you with what I can."

Song Yunqian said, "This matter concerns the current emperor's younger brother, Zhou Tingyue."

"In a couple of days, after the coronation ceremony, I will return to the Northern Frontier. Miss Su, as you know, he and I are close friends. I have sent people to search for his whereabouts, but so far without any success."

"Could you promise me, young lady, that no matter what the outcome, you will find him...?"

Song Yunqian just wanted a result, whether good or bad.

Originally, Song Yunqian could have gone to find it himself, but his mission had already been set: to guard the northern border and the territory of Beiliang was his inescapable responsibility.

...

To be honest, after Zhou Tingyue was injured and missing for so long, everyone seemed to have a premonition of something bad happening.

But for Song Yunqian, at this moment, no news was good news.

"Yes, I promised General Song that I would find him. No matter the outcome, as long as there is news, I will have someone pass it on to you." Su Tiyue lowered her eyes, her heart filled with mixed feelings.

Regarding the search for Zhou Tingyue, Song Yunqian could have directly told the Emperor to send someone to look for him.

But Song Yunqian took a roundabout way to find her.

This shows that Song Yunqian still did not trust Xiao Heye.

If Zhou Tingyue were still alive, Yong'an City would inevitably see another wave of power struggles.

Moreover, given Xiao Heye's methods, even if he did find Zhou Tingyue, it's uncertain whether he would survive.

There were too many variables involved, and Song Yunqian dared not take the risk.

Therefore, we can only take this opportunity to let Su Tiyue do this.

As the future empress, she naturally has ways to find Zhou Tingyue.

On the bright side, perhaps she could change Xiao Heye's nature, making him less bloodthirsty and violent, and leaving a way out for her brothers.

In that case... perhaps Zhou Tingyue could escape this predicament.

Even if he were just an ordinary person, that would be good.

After the two finished talking about Zhou Tingyue, they had drunk half a jar of wine. Su Tiyue was not drunk, but her face was flushed.

Her little face was rosy pink, and her clear eyes blinked brightly.

When Song Yunqian first met her, he was probably captivated by her beauty.

He silently congratulated her on becoming Empress for a long time, wishing her joy year after year. But after thinking about it, Song Yunqian felt that such a blessing was too sentimental, and in the end, he said nothing.

Halfway through the meal, some noise came from downstairs, and it sounded quite loud.

Su Tiyue turned to look at Liu Wan, who was standing at the door, and asked her, "What's going on downstairs? Why is it so noisy?"

Liu Wan replied softly, "Master, it's Xue Yu, the young master of the Xue family, who is disciplining his newly acquired concubine."

Everyone knows that the Xue family is one of the four wealthiest merchants in Yong'an City. It is said that Xue Yu is a notorious playboy, and it is not uncommon for him to take concubines.

However, it is somewhat inappropriate to train a concubine in a place like Qianweilou, where people come and go.

What's more, it caused such a commotion that Su Tiyue could hear it even from the second floor.

Liu Wan frowned, took a step forward to Su Tiyue, and whispered in her ear, "Master, the concubine that Young Master Xue married is going to be exiled... to the Jiang family."

"Jiang Min?" Su Tiyue asked, somewhat surprised.

Liu Wan nodded.

Su Tiyue stood up, holding her wine glass, and said nonchalantly, "I don't care about other people's drama, but I don't want to miss out on Jiang Min's drama..."

"General Song, come on... I'll show you a good show."

After saying that, she took a glass of wine and walked outside, instructing Liu Wan to take the peanuts from the table with her.

Life was still pleasant even after leaving the palace.

There is wine and meat, and close friends.

More importantly, there's also a lively atmosphere to watch.