Yun Niang smiled and also extended an invitation.
Zhao Qian'er turned her head to look at Zhao Rong, and the latter nodded to her.
However, the little girl shook her head, declined, and didn't offer an explanation before continuing to roam the kitchen.
She stayed close to Brother Rong, not allowing him out of her sight.
Zhao Rong looked helplessly and shrugged at Zhang Huizhi.
The latter wasn't upset and instructed the simple woman, "Then retrieve all the dishes."
Yun Niang nodded and went out.
Zhang Huizhi turned back, set down the wine pot, and no longer looked toward the back kitchen.
Zhao Rong glanced at the sky; it was already the Hour of Shen.
He shifted his somewhat stiff seat, changing his sitting posture.
Zhang Huizhi seemed to notice Zhao Rong's intention to find an opportunity to take his leave and said softly:
