Having left the Golden Buddha Temple and traveled ten miles, I arrived at a small town and saw our family's tavern. Hua Yan galloped to the entrance of the tavern, dismounted, tossed the reins, and hurried in.
The young waiter was about to greet a customer when he reached the entrance, but Hua Yan charged in and knocked him back several steps before he could dodge.
Hua Yan gave him a glance and said, "Sorry," then approached the counter, reached into her robe, and pulled out a token. She said to He Shi, who was busy with abacus, "He Shi, give me a quiet courtyard where no one will disturb me."
He Shi looked up sharply upon seeing the token, his eyes widening with delight. "Young Master..." His words were cut off as he immediately dropped the abacus and hurried out from behind the counter, saying, "Follow me."
Hua Yan put away the token and followed him.
An Shiqi rushed in after her and, seeing He Shi leading Hua Yan toward the back courtyard, immediately followed.
