"Ah, really?" Cheng Yaojia rose to her feet in delighted surprise, not even minding that he was playing with her lovely hair.
"Of course it's true." Song Qingshu pressed her shoulders and made her sit back down, casually arranging her hair into a bun. "But Madam shouldn't celebrate too soon. We're only going near Yuqing Temple to gather information later, not immediately rescuing Young Master Lu and the others."
"Mm, I understand." Cheng Yaojia was well-read and reasonable by nature, and Song Qingshu had explained the reasons to her last night, so she did not react too strongly.
"I won't disturb you any longer. Once you've washed and dressed, we'll set out." Song Qingshu went outside and called over some soldiers to give them instructions. Before long, Cheng Yaojia emerged as well.
"Madam looks very beautiful today." Looking at the gentle, elegant woman from the Jiangnan water towns before him, Song Qingshu could not help praising her.
Cheng Yaojia blushed. Instead of responding to him, she changed the subject. "Where are we going now? Yuqing Temple?"
"We're going to have breakfast." Song Qingshu answered mysteriously.
Half an hour later, Cheng Yaojia and Song Qingshu sat by a second-floor window in a tavern near Yuqing Temple, where they could conveniently observe the temple.
"You came to Yangzhou on a secret mission while concealing your tracks, and then so many things happened afterward. I'm afraid you haven't had many chances to enjoy a proper meal. The breakfasts here in Yangzhou are quite good, so Madam should have a taste." Song Qingshu placed a piece of pastry in her bowl.
"How could I possibly be in the mood to enjoy food now? Besides..." Cheng Yaojia glanced at the table laden with dishes, thinking that this was far too extravagant for breakfast.
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