The next day was the second day of the lunar month.
Ni Manxue entered the palace early in the morning, indeed without bringing her child.
When she got into the carriage, she felt a bit apologetic.
"Her Majesty sent so many gifts, yet I'm still going alone. It really isn't quite right!"
Dong'er, by her side, then reassured her.
"Madam, the Little Heir is still young. He caught a bit of a chill last night, and today he absolutely cannot go out!"
"Her Majesty has the Little Princes by her side; she will naturally understand!"
"You shouldn't overthink it!"
After hearing this, Ni Manxue nodded with concern and didn't say anything more.
「Qingya Residence.」
Xia Ruqing had just finished her morning meal not long before Ni Manxue arrived.
Ni Manxue's complexion wasn't very good. The dark circles under her eyes were evident despite her makeup, and she looked somewhat haggard.
Just as she was about to kneel in greeting, Xia Ruqing quickly called out to her.
