The third day before the year's end, the Emperor returned to the Capital City with his entourage.
Lu Ziyuan requested all officials of fifth rank and above, along with their families, to exit the city to welcome them.
Though he himself wasn't concerned with such formalities, his Wanwan was returning to the Capital as the Empress, and the necessary authority ought to be established, so the officials naturally should show their proper attitude.
Returning from Bianzhou to the Capital took nearly half a month, with the exhaustion from travel and the antics of an Emperor who had been restrained for several years. Xie Wanqing was experiencing backaches and sore legs, her complexion rather haggard.
It was snowing outside, terribly cold, so even with the officials welcoming them, she remained in her carriage the entire time.
Soon, the Imperial procession returned to the palace.
