In reality, Jun Ning continued to hold the book in her hands, occasionally taking notes, jotting down thoughts, sometimes propping her chin thoughtfully, occasionally glancing out the window, her expression complex, it's unclear what she's thinking.
If Wei An were here, seeing Jun Ning like this, he might just invite Qi Xiao waiting outside without saying much, fearing no repercussion from the emperor's punishment.
But Wei An went to receive his punishment and hasn't returned yet.
The remaining attendants, with limited courage, dared not speak a word.
Nearing midnight, Jun Ning finally put down the book in her hands, preparing to go back to sleep.
At this hour, Jun Ning assumed Qi Xiao must have left the Imperial Study Room, surely gone back to sleep; he's always had a regular schedule and won't stay up late for no reason.
In fact, Qi Xiao was still waiting at the door of the Imperial Study Room.
