The night was deep. Pei Hengyu sat inside the turquoise gauze curtains, his hair still wet, staining his neck. Trickles of water slid down his collarbones, feeling rather chilly.
The Little White Dragon crawled in from outside the curtains. As soon as its claws touched the edge of the couch, it saw Pei Hengyu gently rubbing the Holy Spirit Jade. "Human Sovereign, why aren't you asleep yet?" it asked.
The night was cold like water. Pei Hengyu’s fingers paused slightly. Looking out the window, he said in a drifting tone, "Tell me, did Yuwen Junan return to the palace last night?"
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