The Grand Dowager nodded: "Then you all go, come back for the meal!"
Xiao Yanyi also stood up, bid farewell to the Grand Dowager, and said to the Second Madam: "I will go to the government office after leaving the palace, might be back a bit later." The Second Madam replied with a smile: "Understood." She affectionately stood up and tidied his clothes: "Take your time on the road."
The Grand Dowager watched, and a smile reached her eyes.
Fourth Master Xiao strode towards the door, Xiqiu performed a ceremonial bow, waited for Xiao Yanyi to exit first, and then followed both of them out.
Standing at the doorstep, she exhaled a long sigh...
