Meanwhile, Qiao Xiaomai and Tong Sanlang were sitting in a horse carriage on their way to the palace. This was Tong Sanlang's first outing from the residence since his injury. His health was not good, so the carriage traveled very slowly, taking double the usual time. By the time they arrived at Da'an Palace, Yang Wenxiao had already started his afternoon nap.
An afternoon nap, then they would wait.
Since Tong Sanlang hadn't been active today, Qiao Xiaomai helped him walk in circles in the open space outside the great hall of Da'an Palace, while Sea Breeze stood aside, waiting respectfully.
About half an hour later, Yang Wenxiao woke, and Gao Lian quickly reported to him. Moments later, Yang Wenxiao let them in.
"Sanlang, it has been a long time since I've seen you," Yang Wenxiao examined Tong Sanlang from head to toe with a somewhat sentimental expression. "You've lost weight."
