Xiao Zai was happy to give Chu Yun his space.
Perhaps happy was not the right word. Xiao Zai couldn't say he was happy to be kept at arms' length, but he understood that might be what Chu Yun needed to process everything.
So, he stayed in the sidelines, and waited patiently for Chu Yun to take the initiative and approach him.
He took it as a good sign when Chu Yun returned to his shifty skulking around with that maidservant of his in tow. If he was up to his usual schemes, then that meant his condition was improving. And from the glances Xiao Zai caught of him whenever they crossed paths, Chu Yun's complexion looked much healthier.
Some subtle probing around the kitchens confirmed that he was taking the medicine, so Xiao Zai tried not to get too worried, and wait for things to resolve themselves.
