Since the important matters have been settled, Zhu Cheng asked everyone else to go back and rest. People gradually began to leave.
Miao Shi and a few other concubines followed behind Pang Yuzhen, turning their heads every few steps, visibly slower than the others, yet not daring to speak.
Zhu Yu watched from the side, feeling compassionate. Taking advantage of Zhu Cheng not stepping out the door yet, she called out to him.
"Father," she said politely to Zhu Cheng, "I haven't seen Mother in a long time, and seeing her today, I've missed her so much. Could I ask for her to stay a while longer so we can talk and relieve our longing?"
Zhu Cheng turned to look at Miao Shi, seeing her eyes still red, holding back tears, sighed, and nodded, "Then you stay and talk with your daughter. If it gets late, spend the night at Li Garden."
He hesitated slightly and then added, "While they are staying in the mansion, you may come and see Zhu Yu whenever you wish."
