However, Huai Xinmei was no longer to be found on the continent; she had long since boarded a ship to Penglai Island, drifting across the sea toward Taoyuan Fairyland's Penglai.
And soon after, she had secured a place for herself there.
…
Dawn was just breaking.
Yan Wanqing was still nursing when Yan Hongzhao, her complexion betraying no surprise, walked in with dew all over her.
The cold dew was heavy in the early morning, and she had ridden into the palace wearing only a thin robe, her hair sparkling with droplets.
Cong Ge immediately instructed a palace maid to fetch a dry, soft towel for her to wipe herself off.
"Is elder sister awake?" asked Yan Hongzhao.
Accepting the towel, Cong Ge nodded: "She is in the midst of nursing the little prince right now. What brings you here so early today, Fifth Miss?"
Yan Hongzhao was feeling frustrated and impatient, not wishing to discuss such matters with her older sister.