"I understand," Xiqiu nodded and said, "I just can't help but let my imagination run wild."
Fourth Master Xiao stroked her head and chuckled softly, "Go to sleep." He turned around to extinguish the lamp and gently held Xiqiu in his arms, softly caressing her back. After a long while, the person in his arms finally emitted soft breaths.
He sighed lightly and lay there for a while longer, then estimated the time and got dressed in his court attire to go to court.
When Xiqiu woke up, the sun was already high in the sky. She sat up suddenly and saw Bihuai standing at the foot of the bed with a cheerful smile. Xiqiu rubbed her forehead and asked, "What hour is it?"
"It's almost 7 a.m." Bihuai lifted the canopy and said, "Madam has slept so soundly; Nanny Qiu has been waiting for you all morning." As she spoke, she handed a cup of warm red date honey tea to her.
Xiqiu took a sip and raised her eyebrows, asking, "Nanny Qiu is here? What's the news?"
