With only two women at home, it wasn't appropriate to invite guests over for a meal, so Old Mother Meng insisted and finally convinced Sun the Great Saint to visit in the evening to share a few drinks with Meng Yuhuai. The entire afternoon was spent fussing over this, and after lunch, Hua Xiaomai took little Walnut back to their room for an afternoon nap. Around the beginning of the afternoon, Zhou Yunyun timidly arrived.
Old Mother Meng wasn't one to meddle in others' affairs. Clearly seeing that Zhou Yunyun had something on her mind, she didn't inquire further. She simply took little Walnut away, leaving the master and apprentice to talk in private. Hua Xiaomai had just woken up, still somewhat groggy, and went to the kitchen to fetch some snacks. She then brewed two strong cups of Pine Nut Tea and led Zhou Yunyun to the main room, shutting the door behind them.
