Just when the whole of Jingdu was buzzing about Xue An's affair.
Xue An was hiding in the Eastern Palace, spending his days well-fed and sleeping, hardly ever leaving his room.
Even when Yan Xi sought an audience several times, Xue An was too lazy to meet him.
This situation naturally astonished Yan Xi and others, who did not understand what Xue An was up to.
Meanwhile, Tang Ling'er and Nie Yihan also began a silent rivalry, planning to outshine each other at the celebration five days later.
Time moved forward bit by bit in this strange atmosphere.
Finally.
Four days had passed.
The birthday celebration was officially starting tomorrow.
Yet, Yan Xi had still not managed to meet with Xue An.
This inevitably made Yan Xi somewhat anxious, fearing that something else might go wrong.
Finally.
After dinner.
Yan Xi gathered his courage, went to the courtyard where Xue An resided, and prepared to request an audience with Xue An once again.