Manbao directly shook her head and refused. Isn't it just a lecture?
She had no desire to stand and listen, but since Libationer Kong's rank was higher than hers and he hadn't insisted, she chose to visit the Chongwen Pavilion to read, or to consult Director Xiao on how to repair the books.
Seeing her lack of interest, Su Jian appeared slightly disappointed but said nothing further, waving off everyone to disperse.
Having been busy for most of the day, everyone was tired, so they returned to their rooms, washed up, and took a nap.
The palace wasn't very different from the outside, except for its beautiful buildings and restrictions on wandering around. For instance, people in the palace would go to bed pretty early.
Each courtyard gate had a curfew, and once it was time, the gates were locked. Without special circumstances, anyone found outside could be apprehended by patrolling guards.
