At midday, Huo Qing and the Fourteenth Prince returned, dripping with sweat.
Huo Qing was unaware that the Emperor had already departed, as she hadn't paid any attention to his presence earlier. However, with the old Emperor gone, she felt significantly more relaxed than before.
"Empress Dowager," the Fourteenth Prince hurried over to pay his respects to the Empress.
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