C1320

The Flower Tower was brightly lit as Xue Ji entered, carrying a tray of freshly brewed tea. Su Xuanjing was at the table, leafing through a book.

Xue Ji glanced over, "Mechanical arts?"

Su Xuanjing turned over the bone china cup on the tray. Xue Ji poured the tea. "You've never been interested in martial arts. What’s got you reading this now?"

Su Xuanjing didn't answer, closing the book. "Aunt