At the second gate, the servants of each master came to receive them and, together with the servants from the front yard, escorted the masters back to their respective places.
Ye Zao returned to Jinyu Pavilion and let out a sigh of relief; fortunately, only her feet were wet, and nowhere else.
"Quickly go to the Imperial Kitchen and get some ginger soup, bring more. Miss, let the servant help you change your clothes first," said Ah Yuan.
Ah Ling was also busy helping. Not having seen her mistress for many days, she was even more eager to serve at once.
Xiao Tingzi greeted them in the corridor, while Hua Sheng had already dashed inside, following Ah Ling and Ah Yuan into the inner chamber to watch Ye Zao change her clothes.
Ye Zao took off her outer clothes, revealing a green undergarment. Before she could put on the new outer clothes, she saw Hua Sheng jump up, tapping her foot and wagging his tail, wanting to lick her.
Ye Zao chuckled and poked Hua Sheng, "Naughty dog."
