Yu Yan had arrived in the hall.
Upon seeing him, Zi Qi felt a slight sinking in her heart and said to Sally, "Rong Ruo has come."
"Who did you say?" Sally was taken aback.
"I wanted to tell you last night..." Zi Qi stopped short.
Sally understood; she and Qing Linghuan had left last night.
Glancing over at Qing Linghuan, who was currently clinking cups with Yin Zang and Pei Xuan, Sally said to Zi Qi, "Since the guest has arrived, let's invite him in."
"Mhm," Zi Qi nodded to Yu Yan.
You Hao asked, "Who is Rong Ruo?"
"Xiaoqi's father beast," Sally replied, "the Beast Emperor of the Southern District."
"Oh," You Hao looked at Zi Qi, realizing why his mood had been a bit unstable today; he must be afraid of his daughter being taken away.
Xiaoqi took a piece of dried meat and said to Xiaoba, "I'll hold you later when we say the auspicious words. If you get a treasure as a result, could you share one with me? If you agree, eat this piece of meat. If not, don't eat it."