Thoughts on a Quiet Night (A Non-BL Sequel to Cat and Mouse)

This story is set in the world of the 1994 CTS series Seven Heroes and Five Gallants. It begins seven years after Amin fled with the Crown Prince, when she finally meets Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang and returns to the court. If you've seen the series, you'll recognize the references. If not, that's fine too; it won't affect your enjoyment of the story. Theme: