The two were snuggling with each other, and for a long time, no one moved.
Unbeknownst to them, it had begun to rain outside the palace. The rain landed on the banana leaves with a crisp and gentle sound. Bai Jingrou got up, wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief, and smiled. "Sorry to make you witness this, Empress Dowager!"
"Don't say that!" Empress Dowager Xiao helped her wipe her tears gently and said, "It's not like I haven't seen it before."
"The tea is cold!" Bai Jingrou poured out the brewed tea and handed it to Empress Dowager Xiao.
Empress Dowager Xiao placed the cup under her nose and sniffed. "It's still the same smell. I have pined for it for over 20 years!"
"It is Rou'er's fault. I should have come to visit you earlier, Empress Dowager!" Bai Jingrou smiled lightly.
