Later that day, Red Bamboo and Character Master stare at us, looking shocked.
"You want us to take you to the River of Milk and Honey?" they both ask.
Daji gives them her most convincing smile. The one that makes immortal gods become pushovers. "What better way to understand the ritual?"
I have to give Kryptosia credit. This scheme was her idea. But honestly, she hasn't seen Red Bamboo do anything suspicious. No affairs with court ladies. No vices. So, we needed some way to evaluate Red Bamboo. And what better way to do it than with a seemingly outrageous request? But it shouldn't be that unusual. The upcoming festival is all about the River of Milk and Honey.
"But it's unnecessary right now," Red Bamboo says, shoving yet another pile of scrolls at us for us to sign.
