The day to return to the Capital City soon arrived. Song Yunzhao's luggage was already packed, and Anshun was leading men to load the trunks onto the carriage. Yun Zhao herself was already dressed and ready. Feng Yi had already informed the Empress Dowager that she would not be traveling with the main party, so all she had to do was wait for the appointed hour to board her carriage ahead of time.
The Empress Dowager was naturally displeased. However, since she had allowed Song Yunzhao special treatment when they left the Capital City, she could hardly refuse it for the return journey. She was left stewing in silent anger, her expression sour.
Consort Shu, who was not on good terms with the Empress Dowager, pretended not to notice.
