Once Han Yu had formally aligned himself with Lady Rot Rose's faction, the atmosphere within the pavilion shifted subtly once more. The invisible tension that had been lingering around him eased greatly, and even the others began treating him with noticeably more openness.
Of course Love Wine behaved the same as always. But now still felt Han Yu relaxed, though only internally.
Outwardly, Ju Fan still maintained his composed and faintly sinister demeanor while quietly sipping Rose Life Wine from time to time. He no longer needed to constantly calculate every single word with absolute caution like before. While he still remained vigilant, the pressure weighing upon him had reduced considerably after giving his answer.
The gathering itself also began changing in nature.
Earlier, it had felt like an assessment.
Now it became something far more natural.
Discussion.
Information exchange.
Politics.
Schemes.
Rumors.
Plans.
