That night, the two of them slept in each other's arms.
Feng Yi sat up before dawn.
Song Yunzhao immediately opened her eyes and got up as well. Feng Yi didn't stop her this time. As the Imperial Concubine, she had to lead the women of the harem in seeing him off.
Song Yunzhao moved to help Feng Yi dress, but he didn't let her. Meng Jiuchang hurried forward with attendants. Seeing this, Song Yunzhao smiled and went to wash up and dress herself.
Before the two of them were ready, Feng Ze came running in. He was dressed neatly, his little face solemn, devoid of his usual carefree, giggling demeanor.
Feng Yi patted his son's shoulder. "While your father is away from the palace, you must protect your mother and your younger brother for me. As my eldest son, you must bear your responsibilities."
"I will obey, Father. Please do not worry."
Song Yunzhao emerged from the inner chamber and watched this scene in a daze, momentarily lost in a trance.
