The two close friends returned to Zhongcui Palace well past the hour for lunch.
After securing the secret passage and tidying their robes and hair, Jiang Wumei immediately instructed Qingzhi to bring them their midday meal. By the time they finished, the hour was late. Fearing she might run into Xiao Tong returning from the morning court session, Xu Junjun hurriedly embraced her box of gold nuggets and bid Jiang Wumei farewell.
"Niaoniao, it’s getting late. I must be going. I will come into the palace to see you again soon."
Chapter 88