The next morning, at the third quarter of the mao hour, a fully rested Chu Qingmeng rubbed her shoulders and found that the soreness had indeed vanished. Mo Liujin, who had been sleeping beside her, had long since left for the morning court. She summoned Chunhe to help her dress, and seeing that it was still early, she headed to the dining room for breakfast.
Scarcely had she seated herself when Chu Qingmeng noticed both Lady Li and Lady Xu beaming with unconcealed delight. With a puzzled look, she asked, "What is it with the two of you? Any happy news to make you this cheerful?"
Lady Li could not contain the joy on her face. "Replying to Mother, my parents are coming to the capital. They have been transferred from their post in Zhanzhou back to the capital for office, and they should arrive today."
Chapter 183