"InsyaAllah things would indeed go well, I am uncertain of the future myself, perhaps in the future it would not be you who sit here before me, but someone else." answered The Peony, "we are however indeed prepared to face the unknown. Is there something you wish to say Diao Chan?"

"We can only pray for Allah to give rahmat for those who deserve it." Responded Diao Chan, who sipped her tea in silence "I do believe my Nuwang, that we can celebrate the momentous occasion?"

"Indeed, let us celebrate this affair." Responded The Peony, "now honorable Chancellor, before I offer you and your honorable delegation something to eat, I offer you a place in my home to stay for the night, honorable Chancellor."