The general's wife felt relieved after hearing this. With Jingya staying out of the palace due to her pregnancy, she was genuinely apprehensive of someone being reckless around her.
"If you don't want to watch the play, you can go sit by the pavilion near Bihe Lake. It's quite cool there, and the air is better." Knowing that these maids couldn't sit still for the play, the Empress suggested.
"Alright." Both of them nodded in agreement.
Xiao'er accompanied Ming Jingya to the restroom, then they headed to the lakeside.
At this time of the year, the willows had just sprouted, peach blossoms began to bud, and the lotus began to show their tips...
Everything seemed just born anew.
The two sat in Lancui Pavilion, feeling the spring breeze on their faces.
Maids were coming in and out, arranging things on the round stone tables, including incense burners, snacks, and tea.