"What do you mean by that, Brother Qubing?"
Huo Qubing clapped his hands and said delightedly, "That was exactly what I thought. After I returned to my residence just now and gave it some thought, I realized: now that Elder Sister has returned to Chang'an, how could a younger brother fail to welcome her?
"I ought to prepare gifts and bring them over. Only then would I have observed the proper courtesies.
"With that in mind, I immediately picked out a few treasures and hurried over to find you, Wu Ji. These are all things from the palace, bestowed on me by His Majesty and my aunt.
"I know the Luo Clan possesses riches spanning the four seas, but some of these things are unique in all the world and would make excellent additions to a collection. I brought them for Elder Sister."
Seeing Luo Wuji still standing at the entrance, Huo Qubing said with a smile, "Wu Ji, hurry up and take your brother inside. The food will get cold."
Huo Qubing knew Luo Wuji well and knew that his household ate at this time every day.
"Getting impatient, are we?"
Luo Wuji chuckled, then waved a hand. "Don't be impatient, Brother Qubing. Please, come in."
The gates swung wide, and Huo Qubing immediately gave instructions. "Carry all the gifts inside. Be careful not to knock against anything and damage them."
The two walked ahead, chatting, but Huo Qubing was somewhat distracted.
Luo Jin Xiu sat quietly and upright in the hall. She casually gathered a strand of hair and tucked it behind her ear. Her hanging sleeve slipped down, revealing a soft hand like jade and a fair wrist like gathered snow.
Tap, tap, tap.
Luo Wuji and Huo Qubing entered the room. Luo Jin Xiu had not