Yun Chi, after seeing off Hua Yan outside the city, returned to the Eastern Palace soaked through, his robes saturated and his whole body chilled by the rain.
Little Zhongzi, upon seeing Yun Chi's return, was shocked by his state and hurried up to meet him, "Crown Prince? You..."
Yun Chi glanced at him, his expression calm and returning to its usual cool indifference, "Prepare water for a bath."
"Yes," Little Zhongzi responded and hurriedly left to make the arrangements.
After Yun Chi had bathed, the maid brought him a bowl of ginger soup, "Crown Prince, please drink it while it's hot!"
Yun Chi picked up the ginger soup and drank it in one go.
The maid scrutinized Yun Chi's complexion carefully and, seeing that he didn't appear unwell, let out a sigh of relief.
It was only then that Little Zhongzi dared to ask cautiously, "Crown Prince, did you catch up with the Crown Princess Consort on your trip out?"
Yun Chi gave a noncommittal hum, "I caught up with her."
