Before leaving, Lian Hua asked the Emperor if he would come, but the Emperor smiled and shook his head. He exchanged a meaningful glance with Nanny Qi and watched them go.
After Lian Hua and Nanny Qi left the Side Hall's door, Pang Ya and Xiao Qing followed from behind.
Lian Hua supported Nanny Qi and chatted with her. One moment, she asked if Nanny Qi enjoyed tonight's meat soup, the next, she promised to prepare more delicious food for her to eat, bringing a rare smile to the usually stern Nanny Qi's face.
The two walked slowly like the granddaughter and grandmother of an ordinary family, one lively and animated, the other with a face full of kindness, creating a very warm and harmonious scene.
After walking some distance, Lian Hua looked around and said, "Eh, Nanny, isn't this the way to your room? How about we go there? The beans there haven't been picked yet; I can take you to have a look."