Duanhua, learning that the Duchess was about to leave, felt extremely reluctant to part and spent the day in Dongsi Hutong, doting on the Duchess.
The Duchess looked at her amusingly, not leaving even when night fell, and tentatively asked, "My dear, why don't you stay for the night?"
Duanhua immediately nodded, "I'll sleep with you tonight."
The Duchess exclaimed in surprise, "Oh dear, I sleep restlessly. Even Xiaoqi, who sleeps with me, complains about it. She said she finally understands why her father took so many concubines - because sleeping with me is a hardship."
Duanhua looked at the Duchess, "Auntie, stop scaring me. Can your sleep be that bad?"
"Considering your fragility, darling, that may not be a good idea", the Duchess disagreed firmly. "You're not just a princess, but also the Crown Prince's consort. Take good care of yourself!"
Duanhua was not quite convinced, "Really? I can't?"
"Really."
