Chu Qianli boarded the carriage at twilight, following the Princess into the palace.
"Where are the Princely Heir and the Commandery Princess?" To her surprise, they did not set off together.
There was only one carriage, and on the carriage, there were only her and the Princess.
The Princess smiled and said, "Those two have already entered the palace early on to pay their respects to the Empress Dowager."
Chu Qianli returned the smile and did not continue to inquire.
The two must have wanted to go to the Empress Dowager earlier to win her favor.
In fact, life within the Imperial Family is not easy for these children.
Only those who are favored can live well; those who are not are bullied.
The carriage traveled along the main street.
During the ride, the Princess and Chu Qianli exchanged only a few words of idle chat.
The Princess was not a talkative person but was neither cold nor indifferent; even when silent, she was warm and gentle.
