Both individuals took their seats, followed by Pei Xuanjing who said, "I have just arrived, a mere Independent Practitioner, and do not possess any precious teas. These are just some specialties from Nan State Island, and I hope Emperor Xuanzong doesn't mind."
"True Monarch, you are too courteous. The most important part of drinking tea is the state of mind, and who you drink it with," Emperor Xuanzong laughed heartily.
For someone like him, there were no precious tea waters he hadn't tasted, but the higher one rises, the lonelier it becomes. Standing at the heights, he often felt a measure of solitude; such people with whom he could sit and share tea were rare.
And like the True Monarch Shenxiao before him, aside from the recent verbal dispute, the two hadn't had any conflicts of interest, and could quietly sit here to enjoy some tea.
"Hm?" As Emperor Xuanzong sipped his tea, a look of surprise appeared in his eyes.