Ye Zao was to stay in Yangzhou for a month, then set off for Jiangning Prefecture, also for a stay of about a month, and finally head to Suzhou and Hangzhou, by which time it would be just about time to return.
Conveniently, in Fourth Master's party, no one suffered from seasickness, saving so much trouble.
Sometimes Fourth Master too descended from the dragon boat, taking a small boat to his own ship to visit Ye Zao.
Ye Zao was sitting by the window, watching the river scenery on both banks.
A gentle breeze caressed her face, and on the small table in front of her were laid out various candied fruits, pastries, sunflower seeds, and this year's early-spring Longjing tea. She reclined leisurely in a chair cushioned with a soft pad.
When Fourth Master descended from the dragon boat, he saw just such a scene.
This little fox, given a comfortable environment, could spend her days in ease.
She truly seemed carefree.
