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Ocean Province, Bright Moon Prefecture, the Xie residence.
Inside the study a half‑drunk man lounged over a book, swigging wine between lines. He hiccupped, cheeks glowing crimson; several grey‑flecked locks drooped over his temples, lending him a touch of weather‑worn gravitas.
“Master, Young Master Ximen has been waiting ages for you,” a messenger announced from outside.
The man gave a tipsy grin. “Oh? Got it, coming! Hic, coming… Hahaha.”
Few would believe this shambling figure was none other than Xie Jian’an, Governor of Ocean Province. Reading while plastered was undignified enough. Draw closer, and you’d find the book was lurid spring‑palace paintings. Most folk would be utterly flabbergasted that this was a respected provincial governor.
Yet...
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