It is unclear how long she slept, but in the deep of night, the creeping chill slowly seeped through the thin layer of clothing, causing Zhu Yu to sleep somewhat fitfully.
Half-awake, she felt as if there was a warm wall behind her. That warmth compelled her to inch closer in her sleep, little by little, until her entire back was snugly against that warmth, allowing her to drift back to sleep peacefully.
When Lu Qing woke her the next morning, Zhu Yu didn't feel any of the expected soreness from the previous night. She quickly got up, followed Lu Qing's instructions, and put on the oilcloth coat to find Bai Qihong. She reminded him about the issues that needed attention when leading the craftsmen to open up the mountain and break through.
As soon as Zhu Yu left, Yan Daoxin slipped in.
