[ That's a mistake most people make about her, sadly enough. They soon learn to think otherwise, which is also a relief in itself. She can sense the tension rising in his presence, which makes her both worried and just slightly amused. The man really does seem to be in dire need of relaxation, and she imagines were Guo Jia here, he'd have indulged her in returning the gentle teasing until he did respond.

But, she's also a lady, and as such, she has to maintain some semblance of decorum. She keeps her own quiet chuckle soundless, before she finally reaches under her seat to where the boxes of her prepared meals are packed and lined up safely, and checking them to feel that they are wrapped and warm enough, she shifts before she moves to the window to glance out at her surroundings. After a careful little survey, his succinct response all but heard and dismissed, she then moves to speak to him again. ]

What a delight. Then you will know the water garden that falls along the road. It's a lovely little space, and the horses can take as much of a break too. Lady Zhen and I have often come out there with the other maidens when we're riding out.

[ They like having their picnics, and she adds- ]

It shouldn't be more than a while more, so you may enjoy not taking a break just yet, Master Yu Jin!

[ Okay, maybe she is being a little too teasing, but really... the poor man does sound like he needs it. It's just ten minutes more, and she tells herself she can stay quiet until they get there... but not before she adds- ]

I am glad that you have accompanied me, though. It is not often that I have the honor of being in the company of one of Lord Cao Cao's finest.

[ As to why he was picked, well... he's sure Guo Jia was a bit too eager to come, and he would need his own attendant, wouldn't he. ]