After paying respects in each palace, Song Zhiyu and Niu Pan'er left the palace with their rewards and returned to the mansion.
Song Zhiyu sat in the carriage, let out a long sigh, and said, "The palace is no fun, too many rules! Do I have to come again? That would be terrible."
Niu Pan'er glanced at him quietly and said, "I almost thought I was going to return to the mansion alone just now."
Song Zhiyu, puzzled, said, "I'm with you; how could you return alone?"
Because I was afraid you might get executed by the Emperor.
Niu Pan'er touched the wet back of her inner garment, thinking this fool might have real luck on his side. Talking like that didn't get him punished, and the Emperor seemed quite pleased.
Ah, maybe His Majesty likes this carefree attitude.
Yes, carefree. Only then would he be at ease. Being too smart only causes worry.
Niu Pan'er lowered her eyes and smiled self-deprecatingly.
