Purple Jade didn't return to the mansion until nightfall, just as Wufu had finished her dinner. Seeing her come back braving the wind and snow, Wufu waved off her greeting. "I told you there was no need to hurry back; it's completely dark already." With a mild reprimand, Wufu instructed Jadeite and Hongyu to fetch some food and warm water so she could wash up first.
Purple Jade wanted to report her observations from the trip, but Wufu said, "No rush, warm up your stomach first, I haven't gone to bed yet."
Purple Jade glanced at the small clock, noting that it indeed wasn't yet time for Wufu to rest, apologized, and excused herself to dine.
In less than half a shichen, Purple Jade returned to Wufu's room to debrief her, recounting everything that had happened.
"... That old lady, contrary to my expectations, was very understanding and didn't make a fuss."
