The midday sunlight was exceptionally bright, and it did feel quite pleasant to take a short nap on the noble concubine's couch by the window after lunch.
"Miss Shen, your tea." The maid brought over the clear tea and accompaniments.
Shen Li had just opened her eyes, her head still resting on the cushion of the noble concubine's couch, and she was still in a state of bewilderment, her thoughts somewhat muddled.
The light breeze from the window brought in the smell of the sea. The overly bright sunlight only increased her grogginess, and almost subconsciously she asked, "Where is Huo Siyu?"
"Mr. Siyu and Mr. Tianqi left early and have not returned yet," the maid replied.
Only then did Shen Li fully awaken and somewhat muttered to herself, "Yes, he went out..."
When he left in the morning, he made a point of telling her that he would probably be back very late and that she should not wait for him for dinner.
