Watching Shang Ruyi appear somewhat lost, Tushere gently asked, "Princess, what's the matter?"
"Huh?"
Shang Ruyi snapped back to reality, quickly masking her emotions with a shake of her head, "It's nothing."
Tushere blinked; having grown up with Shang Ruyi, they were extremely familiar with each other. She had clearly seen the deep sadness in Shang Ruyi's eyes just now. However, since Shang Ruyi said "it's nothing," it wasn't appropriate to ask further, so she softly suggested, "These last two days Princess has been focused on matters with the Emperor and hasn't rested well. How about taking a nap? I can take the Young Master out to play."
Shang Ruyi paused for a moment, then nodded, "Alright."
Thus, Tushere picked up the tambourine-shaking, lively Little Yuanzi and headed out. Shang Ruyi smiled as she watched her son's joyful demeanor, and only after they left the Qianqiu Palace did the smile slowly fade from her face.
An even deeper sadness surged in her heart.
