The Dowager Duchess and Ling Lihua did not stay long in the palace, and after giving Lu Liangwei a few more reminders, they left under Zhao Qian's escort.
When the carriage had disappeared from view, Long Yang held Lu Liangwei's hand and asked with a smile, "Are you happy that your grandmother and mother came to see you?"
Lu Liangwei nodded, her eyes crinkling into a grin. "Very." After a pause, she asked, "Are you busy today, Your Majesty?"
"Not really." Long Yang caressed her hand. "It's been a tiring day. You should go back inside and get some sleep."
Lu Liangwei nodded and offered, "Do you want to get some rest together?"
Long Yang had planned to return to the imperial study and continue working, but when he heard this, he took her hand. "All right then."
They turned and headed back indoors.
