"But…" Cai Wei wanted to ask why you were in Tuoba Hong's royal tent, but then she felt it would be too impolite, as if she were trying to pry into someone's private matters. After saying 'but,' she did not continue her inquiry.
It was Du Meiren who kindly smiled at Tuoba Hong and said, "Great Kahn, please attend to your matters up front. I'll keep the Empress Dowager company. That's fine."
Seeing that they were familiar acquaintances and also relatives, Tuoba Hong nodded, rose to his feet, and went to the front.
After Tuoba Hong left, Cai Wei became serious and said, "Aunt, what exactly is going on? How come you're in Tuoba Hong's royal tent? Were you robbed by him?"
Du Meiren sat down and looked at Cai Wei earnestly and tenderly, saying, "At first, yes, but now I am here by Tuoba Hong's side willingly."
Upon hearing this, a look of disappointment immediately swept across Cai Wei's face, deeply deeming Du Meiren's decision unworthy.
