After lunch, the ghost messengers were almost due for their shift. They bade Di Yao a warm farewell, then patted Wei Xunzhou on the shoulder. "Come on, let's head back together." Wei Xunzhou didn't move from his seat. "You go ahead," he said. The others caught on, exchanged knowing glances at Di Yao, and said, "We get it, we get it. We'll be off now. See you, sister-in-law." Bu Rao had left earlier due to other matters, so the once bustling table fell unusually quiet. Di Yao looked at the leftovers on the plate, her hands clenched tightly, and spoke first: "Aren't you going this afternoon?" There had been times before when Wei Xunzhou would take a half-day off to help at the tavern, so Di Yao thought today might be the same, a hint of anticipation stirring in her heart. Wei Xunzhou replied, "I will soon." "Oh, then I'll get back to work." Without hesitation, Di Yao stood up. Her sleeve brushed lightly against Wei Xunzhou's cheek, carrying a refreshing fragrance he hadn't smelled in a long time. Watching her hurried departing figure, Wei Xunzhou's eyes deepened. He rose unhurriedly and left, but instead of heading to the Yinlv Division, he walked in the opposite direction.
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