Sun Qingmei quickly stood up, her delicate features unable to conceal her joy: "Really?"
The steward of the Marquis's household nodded: "The Marquis has returned to the capital. Following protocol, he first went to the palace to pay respects to His Majesty. After the audience, the Marquis and Military Advisor Zhao will return to the residence together."
Sun Qingmei beamed, her heart pounding.
She and Shangguan Xuan had grown up together. On their wedding night, Shangguan Xuan had been ordered to the border to quell the rebellion. Before leaving, he had entrusted her: ["My lady, this journey is long, and I do not know when I shall return. Please take care of my family in my stead."]
After Shangguan Xuan's departure, Sun Qingmei had kept his words close to heart, bearing the heavy responsibilities of the Marquis's household on her slender shoulders.
She had not failed him.
