Having stolen two days of leisure to stay at their villa, Mei Wanying and Pei Yan were now bringing their child back to the city.
If they didn't return soon, Pei Yan was liable to be impeached by the officials for neglecting his duties.
The sun had already set, and the hour was late. Pregnant, Mei Wanying just wanted to return to the mansion to rest.
Just after they passed through the city gates, someone came looking for Pei Yan, appearing quite anxious.
Knowing he had urgent business to attend to, Mei Wanying told him to go on ahead. "Ling and I will go back to the mansion. You go do what you need to do. Don't worry about us."
Ling had enjoyed herself immensely and was being very well-behaved, so she also told Pei Yan to go attend to his business.
She spoke like a little adult, "I'll take good care of Mother."
Pei Yan's official duties were demanding, and urgent matters often required his decision.
