King Wu Wen, upon hearing Yan Qing's implications, became somewhat panicked, especially recalling the Crown Prince's warning. If the whole country found out that he deliberately caused the epidemic years ago, could he still remain alive and walk out of Beijing?
So, in the face of Yan Qing's provocation, even though he was seething with rage internally, he feigned calmness and lifted his wine cup to return the toast, shamelessly saying, "Well said, well said."
"What's going on? Could it be that this girl was given to you by King Wu Wen?"
Yan Qing glared at the person who spoke, "Get lost. What do you mean by given? She's the wife I picked up. If you don't understand, then don't spout nonsense."
In fact, it should be said that it was the wife who picked him up, but that would be too embarrassing to admit. He still needed to maintain his dignity.
