It took some time for Hua Nanyi to get her bearings, according to her she had ridden for days on end after she cought up to Chu Hean and Ru Long.
"I regret ever telling you I was bored," she said, accepting the cup of tea Chu Yun gave her.
"Did you get the chance to talk with Xiao Ziyi?" he asked, taking a seat next to her.
She drank almost all of the tea in one thirsty gulp, before shaking her head in denial. "No, I wanted to get back to you as soon as I could."
"You should go see her now," he rapped his knuckles against the table, lost in his own thoughts. "Xiao Zai is in an audience, but he should be finished by the time the two of you get back."
Hua Nanyi looked like what she needed was about a solid two day's sleep, but Chu Yun couldn't trust anyone else to go talk with Xiao Ziyi, and he knew she absolutely wouldn't come unless she knew it was important. She avoided the palace at all costs.
