Song Ci indeed didn't stay long at the wedding feast; it was simply too noisy. As an old lady, she couldn't handle it, so after a few bites, she went back home.
Little did she know, a revered figure had quietly descended upon her home.
Having just sat down and changed into a large gown, Song Ci took a sip of tea, and upon hearing Nanny's report, she spat it out.
"Who, who has come?"
"The Emperor." Nanny's voice was very low, saying, "The Prime Minister asked this old servant to bring you to the greenhouse to speak, secretly."
Damn, this was like a story of Emperor Chu visiting in disguise!
Song Ci put down the teacup and stood up: "Then let's go."
Nanny fetched a coat for her to wear again and even put a hood on her, carefully supporting her as they walked to the greenhouse, while holding a windproof lantern to light the way with the other hand.
