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The sun had just set when Yan Zheyun woke up from a long nap. The hazy golden glow on the horizon washed over the gardens just outside the window of his study and as he sat up on the noble consort divan and stretched, a luxurious fur blanket slipped off his shoulders to pool about his waist.

"Has His Majesty returned?" he asked around a silent yawn. It was nearing dinner time. They had an unspoken agreement to take their meals together as much as they could and no matter how busy Liu Yao became, even in complicated situations like the one they were still facing, Liu Yao didn't allow himself to forget to eat with Yan Zheyun.

The blanket soon returned around Yan Zheyun's shoulders as Xiao De promptly bundled him up in it, playing the role of Head Eunuch of Aiyun Palace effortlessly.

"His Majesty's entourage is already on its way over. He sent word ahead so the kitchens have already commenced plating the food for serving."