Ending

Xie Jinnian had already changed the way he addressed Ji Wanru. From this, it could be seen that Madam Ru had no hope of turning things around.

Then, why did she want to see the Palace Lord for the last time?

"Did she say that she would only see me? Or did she ask me to bring someone else?"

In the Peony Pavilion, the Palace Lord asked Xie Jinnian calmly.

Xie Jinnian said, "She didn't say that. Palace Lord Yun can decide for yourself."

The Palace Lord pondered for a moment. "I understand."

The Palace Lord went to the Flying Cloud Palace. Fifteen minutes later, she carried a hand-eating wild cat out and sat in the Hundred Flowers Palace's carriage.

Xie Jinnian stood in front of the carriage window and looked at the little fellow in her arms. He wanted to say something but hesitated.

The Palace Lord said, "Why? You're not allowing me to take care of the child?"