The Khitan Imperial Court had a tradition, that after the ministers had deliberated for a while, they would take a break.
Yelu Yan took the opportunity, while the maids were serving tea and water to the ministers, to glance at Jinwu waiting outside.
Jinwu immediately walked up the high platform respectfully, approached Yelu Yan, and whispered, "Reporting to Khan, the Empress is making a Zhuge Wuhou Carriage."
"Zhuge Wuhou Carriage?"
Jinwu nodded and said, "I inquired with the palace servants, it's for Minister Xiao's court attendance tomorrow."
He paused for a bit before continuing, "The Empress also said there's no need for me to run back and forth; once the snacks are ready, she will have someone bring them to you."
Yelu Yan turned to look at Jinwu and asked, "Does the Empress think that this Khan wants to eat snacks?"
Jinwu nodded and said, "It seems so."
A smile curled up at the corners of Yelu Yan's mouth, brimming with amusement.