"The princely heir sent you back?" Mrs. Xia inquired, scrutinizing Du Yunluo carefully. Seeing her calm demeanor without a trace of guilt, Mrs. Xia silently blamed herself for overthinking.
It was indeed the traits of an old woman, to overthink and complicate matters.
It was in the palace, with so many eunuchs and palace maids around, what could possibly happen?
On the way back, one rode in a carriage, the other on horseback, at most having a few words exchanged, what was there to worry about?
With this thought, Mrs. Xia was reassured, and asked Du Yunluo, "Why was the princely heir in the palace as well? Was it a coincidence, or..."
The words were left unfinished, but Du Yunluo understood, and replied, "The princely heir was accompanying the Holy Emperor. After he arrived at Cining Palace, the Empress Dowager did not ask him about the matters in Wangmei Garden, maybe she didn't intend to ask, or perhaps she had already inquired a few days ago."
