Ling Hua had a long day and, after bathing, lay in bed without a hint of sleepiness, her mind still occupied with thoughts of Yan Qing.
Not seeing him all day, she missed him terribly. Upon returning to the residence, without a second thought, she turned towards Purple Garden. After walking a while, she realized it was already late at night. If she went now, wouldn't she disturb his rest? And she couldn't stay overnight in Purple Garden, so wouldn't it be pointless for both of them? With that thought, she reluctantly headed back to Begonia Garden.
She had just lain down when she heard noises outside. She concentrated on listening for a while, her face showing a peculiar expression.
She heard Zhu Lan exclaim, "Little Marquis? Why have you come here?"
Liuli had been taken to Cui Residence by Cui Yanshu, but Zhu Lan hadn't returned to Green Forest. She stayed by her side the entire day, taking Liuli's place, and had just returned, evidently not having gone to bed yet.
