Xianyu lowered his eyes and stared at the message on the screen.
It was the first message Jingliu had sent him today.
Xianyu tapped the screen.
[No Replies Outside Work Hours: I'm heading back to feed it now]
Xianyu put down his Jade Abacus.
He had originally wanted to use this opportunity to arrange a meeting between Dan Feng and Zandar, resolving the Vidyadhara's problem ahead of time.
Who would have thought Hua would beat him to it and approach Dan Feng first?
Still, it wasn't much of a problem.
They could meet that evening.
Xianyu gathered his wandering thoughts and gently rubbed the knuckle of his middle finger with the pad of his thumb.
That was where Jingliu had left teeth marks last night.
Before they had officially gotten together, the two of them had often used Chi Yu as an excuse to talk and meet.
This time, Jingliu had followed his example, acting first and asking later. She had prepared the documents needed for marriage in advance, even going to the Divination Commission on his behalf to get the Diviner's stamp.
How far along was she now? A medical examination at the Alchemy Commission?
If everything went smoothly, they could register their marriage very soon.
For such a special occasion... I should hire a photographer to capture it.
As Xianyu thought this, he looked up at Zandar.
Zandar was chatting with a server, hoping to meet the chef.
Xianyu had many questions.
That was why he had chosen to meet Zandar as soon as he saw the message.
Unfortunately, Zandar kept dodging the issue and changing the subject.
Xianyu picked up the bill and stood.
"Zandar, I'm heading out."
Zandar gave an utterly perfunctory "Oh."
Xianyu asked, "Where's Gray Wind?"
Zandar turned his head and asked