Zhao An hurried back to Jingyang Palace. When he saw the palace maids standing under the corridor, he was shocked. He ran forward without wiping his head full of sweat, asking Song Qin in surprise.
"Why are you all here? Where's the master? It's getting dark! Why aren't you preparing for dinner? Did you meet the Commander-in-chief of the Eastern Depot when coming back?"
"You are back at last..."
Song Qin looked so aggrieved with red eyes under the lantern. She tilted her head to the closed door and said,
"Don't mention the Eastern Depot anymore. I just spoke for Madam Mu in front of the master and then she got so angry that she drove everyone out. She only asked for a bowl of cubilose porridge when coming back. Nobody was allowed to enter the room."
"You ought to have known better!"
