After the morning court, the Emperor waited in Zhengyang Hall for Yan Qing and Ling Hua.
As the biological son of the Empress Dowager, and with the Marquis Duanjing Residence being his maternal family, Yan Qing, the sole heir, was a near relative and elder of the Emperor despite the two-generation difference.
Therefore, whether as a sovereign or a relative, there was nothing improper about the Emperor receiving a ceremonial tea from Ling Hua.
Having waited in Zhengyang Hall for a long time without seeing Yan Qing and Ling Hua, the Emperor couldn't help but ask Eunuch Zhao, "What's going on? Didn't they say they had already left Changning Palace?"
Eunuch Zhao was also puzzled, "Indeed."
Changning Palace was some distance away from Zhengyang Hall, but it shouldn't have taken that long to walk.
He immediately said, "This servant will send someone to check."
The Emperor nodded.
