Xu Jia chose to return to the capital; she couldn't remain undistracted under the same roof with Yun Huai.
Even after knowing him for many years, in her view, there was no camaraderie between them, but rather more awkward memories that were hard to talk about.
Yun Huai did not stop her; he arranged the affairs here and then set off on the road to return to the capital with Xu Jia and two apprentices.
...
Eastern Palace, Chengming Hall.
Zhao Xi received Yun Huai's letter, lingering his gaze on the sentence "It's up to Chu Country to decide whom the Princess marries" for a long time.
Eunuch Sanbao came to serve tea, quietly reminding him, "Your Highness, you've been reading the reply from Master Yun for nearly the time it takes a joss stick to burn."
Zhao Xi returned to reality, placing the letter on the writing desk, took the tea from Eunuch Sanbao, and slightly narrowed his eyes.
