After leaving the Wei Mansion, Su Jin returned to the inn.
The folded fan was returned to Mr. Lin, and the matters at the Wei Mansion were temporarily suppressed. She could leave Su State undistracted.
Once the bundle was packed, and the coachman and servant returned, she could set off, stay a night on the boat, and depart early next morning.
But Su Jin's plans, though well-thought-out, did not account for the coachman and servant who were bribed by Sun Prefect.
She waited and waited at the inn, but the coachman was delayed.
Instead, Mr. Lin arrived, returning the writing set Su Jin had given him.
Su Jin looked at him and said, "What is Mr. Lin doing, not satisfied with my choice of stationery?"
Mr. Lin quickly replied, "Brother Xie's gift was too precious, I dare not accept it."
Su Jin laughed, "Mr. Lin yield his guest room to me, and nearly ended up on the streets himself. What does it matter if I send a gift of gratitude?"
