Li Ji gave the carriage to Hua Manman, while he rode his horse to the Imperial Palace.
When she arrived at the Zhong'an Bo Mansion, the gatekeeper saw that the second young miss had returned and hurriedly opened the main gates, respectfully inviting her inside.
When Mrs. He learned her precious daughter was back, she was overjoyed.
She walked quickly into the main hall. The moment she saw her daughter, her eyes immediately reddened.
"Manman, my dear daughter!"
Hua Manman noticed that Mrs. He looked much more haggard than before, and she couldn't help but feel a sting in her nose.
She stepped forward and called out, "Mother."
Mrs. He pulled her close and looked her over from head to toe, asking with heartache.
"How did you get so thin? Did you suffer hardships while you were away?"
Hua Manman smiled. "No, I'm doing just fine."
Mrs. He pulled her down to sit on the soft couch and sighed unhappily.
"Oh, my child.
