An hour later, Su Rong and Zhou Gu returned to the private room.
Upon seeing them return, Nangong Xin slowly stood up and asked with a smile, "What did you buy? Such big and small parcels?"
"It's all food." Su Rong's hands were full too, and he stuffed everything into Nangong Xin's arms, "These are all for you, take them back to enjoy. It's still early, and it's not often you leave the palace; if you'd like to stroll the streets as well, I can have Lan Zhi and Bi Qing accompany you."
"No need, I don't feel like wandering this year; let's wait for next year! It's too cold this year." Nangong Xin said.
"All right," Su Rong asked her, "Shall I have someone take you back to the palace?"
"Agreed." Nangong Xin nodded, then turned around to look at Nangong Zheng, "I'm going back to the palace. Don't stay in Nanchu too long; after all, you have family back in Dawei."
Nangong Zheng nodded, "Great-aunt, rest assured."