"Oh, of course." Qi Yan could probably use those lessons too. For so long she's been unable to openly express her feelings for Nangong Jingnu—she's not sure how she would begin, if she could. She feels a stab of kinship with Magnus, separated from the one he loves, even though Qi Yan's situation is different. Nangong Jingnu would not like to see her. Thinking it reminds her of how determined she is to return to Nangong Jingnu and force her to settle their affairs. She must stay well until then.

"I should go inside soon—the cold is not good for my health. I would hate to disobey the orders of my physician. She is a cat."