No outsiders were invited, just the two families having a meal together. Zhi received a pile of good things, happily hugged them, and asked Dongling to find a box to store them. He even pretended to register them like Xiqiu, causing everyone to chuckle.
Tong Minzhi saw no one else around and entered the Warm Pavilion with Xiqiu. "Sixth Sister." Xiqiu was startled and turned to look at him, asking, "What's wrong?" seeing he seemed to have something to say.
"Nothing." Tong Minzhi lowered his head, looking a bit embarrassed. Xiqiu sat down while supporting her waist, "Do you have something to ask me?"
Tong Minzhi rubbed his hands, thought for a moment, and then replied, "Yes." After pondering for a long time, he hesitated and asked, "Do you have any news of Le Yao?"
Xiqiu didn't speak, just looked at him. Tong Minzhi waved his hands, afraid she might misunderstand, "I don't mean anything else... just... just asking."
