The Emperor attended court, which meant the alert was lifted. The Duke cheerfully followed Song Zhiyuan back to the Prime Minister's Mansion, under the guise of wanting to see his newborn grandson, whom he hadn't met yet, as he was quite concerned.
Song Zhiyuan understood that seeing the grandson was one reason, but the real intention was to discuss the Emperor's recent illness; however, he did not expose this.
Song Ruqi and others had long received the news that the father-in-law was coming. They were dressed neatly and awaited with their son. Upon seeing the Duke, they gracefully bowed.
The Duke quickly made a gesture to raise his hand slightly, saying to his son, "You are still in confinement, no need for such formalities. Third one, help your wife up."
Qi Zhen was brimming with joy due to the happy occasion, personally helping Song Ruqi up with a joyful expression.
