Liu Yuzhang said, "Although I'm taking you out of the palace, I can't arrange for you to see your father just yet. He's a key target of the court's surveillance now. His every move is under the Heavenly Secrets Bureau's watch. Seeing him would only cause unnecessary trouble."
"Eunuch Liu, I understand."
Liu Yuzhang said, "We'll have lunch at the Jade Abyss Pavilion. If there's anyone you want to see, just tell me. I'll arrange it for you."
Hu Xiaotian pressed his lips together, wanting to speak but holding back. After all, he knew too little about Liu Yuzhang to trust him completely.
Liu Yuzhang said, "If you feel uncomfortable telling me, never mind. Once you're going out to buy supplies on your own, you can make your own arrangements."
Hu Xiaotian realized that Liu Yuzhang had already guessed he still harbored suspicions. The man had shown him such goodwill; continuing to distrust him would certainly be an affront to someone of Liu Yuzhang's standing. At that thought, Hu Xiaotian said respectfully, "There is someone I'd like to see. I'm just worried it would cause you trouble, Eunuch Liu."
Liu Yuzhang looked at him with a smile. "No trouble at all!"
Hu Xiaotian said, "Lane A-32, Phoenix Cry West Street..."
Murong Feiyan never would have imagined that Hu Xiaotian would come to visit her. A full forty days had passed since they parted at the Chengen Residence. Throughout that time, she had stayed home recuperating. Quan Dean's palm strike had damaged her meridians. Although Yuan Shiqing of Easy Origin Hall and Li Yifeng had treated her in turn, her recovery had been slow. Only after this long, intermittent period of convalescence had she finally recovered, though she would probably need another two months of rest to regain her full health.