Chen Xi chatted idly with Fan Jian, hugging her informally. Although the New Year had already passed, everyone in Fenggao didn't have much to do. Mostly, they gathered daily to drink, watch plays, and listen to music. In short, Fragrance Pavilion's theater had been packed every show recently.
"Zichuan, come on, let's go drink!" Zhang Fei bellowed from outside the inner courtyard, his robust voice sending a tremor by Chen Xi's ear, naturally stirring a buzz among the maids in the courtyard after his shout.
It has to be said that Chen Xi treated his household's maids remarkably well. He had given them a full young lady's allowance before the New Year and hadn't asked them to do anything troublesome. After the holiday season, all these girls became much bolder.
"It's drinking every day with you. Can't you change your line? Who are you drinking with today?" Chen Xi sighed as he opened the door, "Just don't drink with that drunkard Gan Xingba. It's torture."