Meili's anxious excitement about leaving the palace to take a trip to Purple Cloud Temple had led her to bring her bow and arrow, which she had secretly stuffed under the seat of her carriage when her First Brother wasn't looking.
She nervously opened the curtain and peeped out at him, for probably the fiftieth time.
"I'm still here meimei," he called, unperturbed by her constant nervous activity.
Mei Renlong led a contingent of guards, who surrounded the carriage, keeping her safe. He was saddened to see his normally carefree little sister so anxious, but it would have been more surprising if her confidence wasn't shaken after the events of the past few months.
He gave a little smile of satisfaction, as he caught a flash of movement on the bend behind them.
