Zhao Junyao had a sudden realization. Oh, of course, according to custom, he should be welcomed back to the palace after a great victory. Those concubines and even the Empress Dowager were expected to come out to meet him. Not doing so would be seen as disrespectful. Hmm...
Zhao Junyao waved his hand dismissively and said in a cold voice, "No need!"
After speaking, he left.
Dressed in his usual attire and accompanied by Li Shengan, he left Zhaochen Palace and took the familiar path straight to Qingya Residence.
It was as if he had never left the palace at all.
...
"The Emperor has arrived!"
When Xia Ruqing was in excruciating pain, almost as if she were between life and death, she heard such a phrase.
She was a bit stunned and looked at Zi Yue with a blank expression.
"Am I... having a hallucination?"
Zi Yue was also taken aback.
"Your Highness..."
"I'll have someone go check immediately!"
She was about to turn around when another voice came through.
"There's no need!"
