There are twists and turns they can't understand, and they can't discern the Emperor's attitude. Now, seeing Fourth Master Xiao come out from the palace, they feel they've sniffed out some unusual smell.
Fourth Master Xiao acted as if he hadn't noticed the array of expressions on people's faces. He rode back to the Governor Mansion and then took Xiqiu and her husband to the Grand Dowager.
The Grand Dowager hugged Ying dearly, giving her several affectionate kisses, and smiled saying: "We are still in national mourning. We can't compare to before; better not to hold celebrations to avoid giving those Imperial Censors any excuse to stir trouble."
