After venting out his anger, fear and frustration on Xiao Zai, Chu Yun just felt drained, and a little guilty. He wanted the day to be over.
Even though his head was lowered, Chu Yun could still feel Xiao Zai's gaze on him. In part, he wanted Xiao Zai to hurl hurtful words right back at him. All he could think to do with the pain he was feeling was add more to it, hoping that it would finally overflow like a pail of water, and finally offer him some relief from the burden of carrying its weight.
Xiao Zai let out a shuddering sigh, and then, very quietly said, "Let's go home."
Chu Yun nodded, and waited for the rustle of Xiao Zai's robes to follow after him towards the carriage.
Hua Nanyi was already waiting there for them. Her expression darkened when she saw Chu Yun again, but she had the good sense of not commenting on it.
The ride back to the Second Prince's estate was tense, and it seemed to Chu Yun to take an unusually long time.
