Gongsun Sheng hurriedly helped Song Gongming up, and likewise bowed to him, saying, "Elder Brother pleaded for the common folk of the realm, and thus suffered the persecution of treacherous ministers and the humiliation of a muddle‑headed ruler. How could what I've done be mentioned in the same breath as Elder Brother? Elder Brother, you really mustn't be so courteous."
"Master Gong Sun speaks most truly!"
Wuu Yong supported Song Gongming and said with a laugh, "We're all brothers of one family; why fuss over these empty formalities!"
Song Gongming rose smiling, took hold of Gongsun Sheng's arm, and laughed loudly, "Yes, yes, we're all brothers of one family, no need for polite distance."
The three of them laid out wine on the city wall and began drinking together.
Song Yuchan and Yan Qing caught the scent of wine and came over, happily saying to their father, "Father's drinking and doesn't even think of his daughter!"
