Situ Ling had originally planned to seek out Mei Chengyu first that day, but who knew he would run off before she could find him? She heard that one of the people in the group was a Military School disciple, and that this disciple had saved her brother, so she eagerly ran over and called her "big sister" over and over.
Li Jinshuang had initially refused, but Situ Ling had seemingly endless patience and energy. Being turned down once or twice didn't discourage her at all; instead, she only became more determined, clinging to Li Jinshuang all day.
It wasn't until nightfall that Li Jinshuang finally had a chance to come find Yu Sui.
Yu Sui hadn't left her room all day.
Since there were maids keeping watch outside, Li Jinshuang didn't use the front entrance either. She was afraid the maids would tell Situ Ling where she'd gone, so she chose to slip quietly over the courtyard wall.
Yu Sui's door was closed. Sensing someone approaching, she put away the Listening Wind Ruler and opened the door to peek outside. She happened to see Li Jinshuang drop down from the wall and couldn't help clapping. "Nice move!"
Li Jinshuang landed. "..."
She looked hesitant as she explained, "I had no choice."
Yu Sui beckoned Li Jinshuang inside, indicating they could talk in her room. Once inside, Li Jinshuang told Yu Sui about what she'd been through that day. Yu Sui stood by the brazier, reheating the fruit tea that had gone cold. When Li Jinshuang finished, she smiled and said, "My Senior Martial Brother said she's only thirteen, and she loves the Military School's way. It's not every day she meets a Military School disciple, so of course she'll cling to you."
"If you find her annoying, just slip