Now that Pei Weiyi's attitude is clear, the subsequent arrangements fall into place naturally.
He quickly gathered a group of cabinet advisors and convened a secret cabinet meeting.
...
Pei Weiyi returned to Jinhua Mansion and, seeing that Fan Wubing had not left, displayed a gentle smile.
After shedding the Chiwen Robe, she immediately transformed from the intimidating Left Minister into the gentle Pei Weiyi.
"I thought you left."
Fan Wubing was sitting cross-legged on her private Dao Platform, meditating. Upon hearing her voice, he opened his eyes,
"I'm staying here for a while, hope you don't mind."
"Oh, how could I dare to mind?" Pei Weiyi changed into a light, floral dress and leaned by the window, the warm autumn afternoon sun draping over her. At this moment, a layer of sacred aura enveloped her, "Only when you're here can I stop thinking about everything."
"What's wrong? Feeling sad? Were you criticized at court?"
