Thanshu Wei Wu Hao (Wen Yan)

The man had fun that day. He remembered the face of the Head of the receiving Order when the Thanshu adepts pulled the cloth off the painting for a long time. Of course, he said everything he had prepared long ago. Wei Wu Hao expressed admiration and told the young man about the unprecedented friendship with his father. About how he would gladly accept him into his Order while he was still alive, and here it is, happiness. Look, everyone!

If he had his way, he would have laughed out loud, but he had to restrain himself and enjoy his victory without attracting attention. But this is just the beginning, Head Hu has not yet drunk with him.

Catching sight of the mighty figure, Wei Wu Hao stopped him as he was about to exit the hall.

— Head Hu, do not deny me the honor of having a drink with you, — the adept helpfully brought two glasses of wine, and the spellcaster took his, leaving no choice to the young man.

Hu Dao Ming (Li Shing)

Thanshu Wei Wu Hao! Dao Ming clenched his jaw tightly, his gift could have been considered insulting, if not for one thing: the cunning and resourceful old fox managed to turn everything around in such a way that expressing his displeasure would have been unacceptable for the Head of the Clan. Looking coldly at the smiling caster, the young man accepted the glass from the adept’s hands:

— I would like to thank Head Thanshu once again for the valuable gifts. They will always remind me of the House of the Blazing Sun and its Head, — scarlet highlights danced in his dark eyes, — I am very glad that you accepted my invitation and came to the reception in person. The caster drained the glass in one gulp without even tasting it.

 Thanshu Wei Wu Hao (Wen Yan)

Pleased with himself, Wei Wu Hao only smiled sincerely. What he had planned turned out to be even simpler than expected. Just as trusting as his father.

— The Dark Tide Citadel blossomed in the hands of the young Head Hu. With your permission, may I show it to my children? — pointed his hand at his sons, who were nearby.

Hu Dao Ming (Li Shing)

— Of course, Head Thanshu, — with a casual gesture, Dao Ming called over one of the senior disciples, — this adept will show you the fortress and then lead you to the chambers.

Nodding goodbye, he quickly left the room, not wanting anyone else to stop him. Tomorrow, all tomorrow.

 Thanshu Wei Wu Hao (Wen Yan)

After the walk, smiling maliciously, he began to pace around the room allocated to him, addressing his companions.

— Guang Ming, Yang Guang and Ai Ming, keep an eye on Head Hu, and in the morning I expect a report from you on who he will spend this night with, — the smile became even more expressive and malicious. 

 Thanshu Guang Ming (Li Lei)

— What if the Head Hu is not with anyone? What is all this for? — the young man blurted out skeptically.  

 Thanshu Wei Wu Hao (Wen Yan)

He looked displeasedly at his son and shook his elegant finger.

— Decided to go against your father? — made his gaze stern and almost growled, pointing his hand towards the exit, — go away and don’t come back without results!

Thanshu Yang Guang (Yao Shang)

Bowing respectfully, he pulled his brother and the hesitant girl along with him.

— Good night, father, — leaving the room, he pushed his relatives forward.

— Meet me here at dawn, — turning around, the caster quickly walked into the barracks. One of the guards probably knows where the Head Hu is now, the rest is a matter of technology. Why does he need this?

 Thanshu Ai Min (Lu Li)

— Where do we begin? — grabbing the sleeve of the younger lord Thanshu, she looked questioningly into his red eyes, not doubting that they would complete the task together, — Let's go quickly, Dark Tide Citadel is huge, and Head Hu could be anywhere. If we don't know anything by morning, your father will be angry, and such a good and kind man cannot be upset.

 Thanshu Guang Ming (Li Lei)

The young man looked at the girl with bewilderment for a while, then took his hand back and, adjusting his hanfu, said with disgust:

— What do you allow yourself? I won't do this task with you, — the spellcaster looked around, deciding which way to go, and added — get to work, healer.

 Thanshu Ai Min (Lu Li)

— You won't? But why? — her eyes acquired a wet shine, she could hardly restrain herself from bursting into, — Well, fine. As the master wishes.

After bowing, she quickly turned around and ran down the corridor, silently cursing the arrogant spellcaster. So much the better, she herself will track down who Head Hu spends his nights with.

Thanshu Guang Ming (Li Lei)

After watching the doctor go, Guang Ming walked in the other direction. This… took away the right to choose where to go. With a heavy sigh, he went outwardly to have fun, but in reality to look for the owner of the house.

Thanshu Yang Guang (Yao Shang)

As expected, the guards, of course, told everything. Head Hu, after the reception ended, returned to his chambers and did not come out again

The spellcaster learned from the servants that none of the maidens had entered Hu Dao Ming’s presence yet. Well, now all that was left was to wait. Having reached the castle owner's rooms, he looked around. A small balcony, located almost opposite the entrance, seemed to have been created for observation. He had a great view from here. Returning to the corridor, he caught a wench hurrying somewhere.

— Bring me a jug of wine and a book, right here, — pleased with himself, the man sat comfortably in the chair and began to wait.

Thanshu Guang Ming (Li Lei)

After walking around the palace for a long time, he reached the master's chambers. Not far away he found his brother. Approaching quietly, he snatched the vessel from his hands.

— I take it we're staying here for the night? — winking with one eye, he said with a smile.

Thanshu Yang Guang (Yao Shang)

— Ming! You...— He looked indignantly at the younger man, but he had such a charmingly impudent look that the man mentally waved his hand and swallowed the unspoken words.

— If you took a jug, drink, — Yang Guang smirked as he watched Li Lei, — there is no point in going anywhere. Head Hu is already at home, so all we can do is wait. And in light of this, I am very glad of your company, we haven’t had time to talk heart to heart for so long, and here is such an occasion. Tell me, brer, this: the most eligible brides are present at this celebration, have you already found someone for yourself?

 Thanshu Guang Ming (Li Lei)

Guang Ming took a sip of the drink while listening. But how could he hold the vessel in his hands? Handing it back, he sat down next to him and looked dreamily into the distance.

— How can I? — chuckled feignedly, — do I have the right to look for a bride before you? And you?

Thanshu Yang Guang (Yao Shang)

— I'm in no hurry, I have other plans. And as for you... didn’t you like anyone? — the eldest brother smiled slyly, took a sip and held out the jug, — or maybe it's the healer girl you've been hanging out with lately? She's not your match. Maybe just for a night or two of fun.

 Thanshu Guang Ming (Li Lei)

He almost choked on his wine when he heard about the healer. Out of emotion, he hit Yang Guang’s strong shoulder with his brush and became indignant:

— What are you saying? She runs after me herself. Our father gave her a task, and she latched on to me with it, — added disgustedly, — if she were the last woman, I would rather choose younger Hu.

Thanshu Yang Guang (Yao Shang)

Wanting to tease, he continued:

— You shouldn't say that, she's very pretty and sweet. Although, what did you say there? Did you have your eye on the younger Hu? You have good taste, brer, — Yang Guang laughed softly as he leaned back in his chair, — and what are you going to do about it?

 Thanshu Guang Ming (Li Lei)

He nudged him in the shoulder again and, taking a sip of wine, handed it to his interlocutor, casually dropping the words:

— I won't do anything. I don't need him, I just named the first one that came to mind.

So they continued their conversation, out of old habit, hooking each other with words.