When Yuwen Junan returned to Yuhe Palace, the night was already drawing to a close. The rain that had raged all night had finally ceased.
As Yuwen Junan pushed open the door, the lights inside were still burning. Pei Hengyu was reclining on a soft daybed, holding a scroll, his loose white hair cascading down his neck. It was clear he had been waiting there for a long time.
"Your Majesty?" Yuwen Junan hurried over, but halted before the daybed. His clothes were soaked, and fearing he might dampen Pei Hengyu, he dared not get too close. "Have you been waiting here for me all night?"
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