Just as Xuanyuan Que was about to open it, Princess Kangyi burst in: "Empress Dowager Aunt, Kangyi is here to pay her respects!"
Then, Princess Kangyi knelt down with a thud and kowtowed loudly: "Kangyi pays her respects to the Empress Dowager, wishing you a most auspicious and golden peace!"
Xuanyuan Que placed the bundle to one side, not wanting outsiders to see the flower meant for his birthday present.
Primarily because he couldn't guarantee whether her gift was good or bad, once opened, to avoid her being criticized by others.
The palace maid outside hurried in: "Reporting to the Empress Dowager, the Protectorate Duke's elderly madam, madam, and the Crown Princess request an audience."
The Empress Dowager then said, "Let them come in!"
And to the waiting palace maids she ordered, "Help Kangyi up."
The palace maids acknowledged the command.
The womenfolk from the Protectorate Duke's Residence also followed, all performing their curtsies.
