Upon returning to the embassy courtyard, Zhao Zhiyi said to Li Nuo, "To thank you, Lord Li, my elder brother is hosting a banquet at the mansion tonight. I hope you will honor us with your presence."
Li Nuo did not particularly like such banquet settings, but this social engagement clearly could not be refused.
If he wanted to assist the Fourth Prince, he at least needed to meet him first.
Declining the first invitation might make the other person think he was being disrespectful.
He nodded and said, "Of course."
Zhao Zhiyi smiled and said, "Then I will send a carriage to pick you up later."
After sending off the Sixth Princess, Li Nuo returned to the courtyard.
The work at the embassy was quite leisurely; there was no need for daily attendance. When there were affairs needing attention, they handled them, otherwise, the envoys were free to move about, and most of the time, there was nothing pressing.
Song Yiren was diligently practicing as usual.
