After the New Year, all of the festive lanterns and utensils were taken down and put away. With Madam Zhou at home and someone else looking after the shop outside, Wufu didn't bother with those matters at all, adopting the stance of a hands-off manager.
Yingmei and Purple Jade discussed the tasks in the privacy of their room, whispering for quite a while. After summoning Jadeite and Hongyu and giving them instructions, Purple Jade then packed a small bundle and left.
As for Purple Jade's departure, Jadeite and the others didn't ask much. They knew she must be acting on Wufu's orders, or why else would she leave?
Purple Jade didn't leave alone; she also took Liu Jin with her. As Wufu said, he was too young and staying in one place would be like having a narrow view. It would be good for him to see more of the world and learn more, which could only be beneficial. What's more, having an extra person would provide some support and, in case something came up, someone to send news back.
