Fruit wine isn't strong liquor, so after a nap, Mei Wanying's head had cleared.
When she found herself in a carriage, her eyes were filled with confusion.
'Wasn't I at the tavern?'
Confusion gave way to vigilance.
Mei Wanying shot upright. The fact that she could still move her limbs made her sigh in relief.
She lifted the carriage curtain and saw her mother and Xue Xingyao standing not far off, talking about something.
Seeing the people dearest to her, her heart, which had been in her throat, finally settled back into place.
'Thank goodness. I'm not in danger...'
The carriage was stopped, with no buildings, mansions, or passersby in sight. It was clear they had already left the city.
Mei Wanying moved to get out of the carriage.
The Jade Pendants at her waist clinked together, making a crisp sound.
Mei Wanying looked down. Two Jade Pendants hung together, nestled intimately against each other.
One was hers; the other looked somewhat familiar.
