When the two of them returned to New City that day, it was already close to noon. Rushou, Guifang Qing, and the others looked as though they had been drinking tea in the council hall for a long time. Xiaoyao's face flushed. She took Xiangliu's hand and walked briskly inside, while everyone stood up to bow in greeting.
After they took their seats, Xiaoyao was the first to speak:
"I am truly terribly sorry to have kept you all waiting for so long. Xiangliu's injuries were quite severe, which delayed us a bit. Sorry... so sorry..."
Chapter 69