When Shaojie's returned, Mei Deng could not help but think that the lieutenant's stare was directed specifically at him. Even when he placed the cup of tea before Mei Deng, his gaze was pointed at his lips.
'What is this now? Why is brother traffic's person staring at me so openly?' he wondered, as he nervously pushed a strand of his hair back.
Shaojie stood behind him after he had set the cup, Mei Deng nervously cleared his throat and said, "This is the same cup of tea she drank, please come and examine it yourself."
The physician stared at the cup then at the consort, "Noble Consort, how can I be sure this is not a trap to test my capabilities? How certain can I be, that this truly is the same cup?" He sneered at Mei Deng, showcasing his dislike.
The consort nodded in unsion, Mei Deng sighed and responded, "If you doubt me then trust the general. The tea was preserved under his supervision. Or do you doubt the General's intentions?"
