The Empress Dowager's smile deepened at the mention of her little grandson; she was almost laughing with her eyes disappear and only her teeth showing.
"Jiulang is already twenty-three this year! Other young men his age are already hearing 'daddy!' from their children! But he's just fine! Hmph! Just an obtuse kid!"
Although the Empress Dowager complained with her mouth, her eyes were filled with an unfathomable affection.
Mrs. Hong sighed softly in her heart: Because of Consort Lan, His Majesty's heart was heavy and could not be easily relieved, and His Highness was deeply affected, having spent years waging war and delaying his marriage.
The accident a year ago brought him back to the capital, allowing him to reunite with his grandmother.
The Empress Dowager would rather not have this family cheer, would rather he be far away at the borders and not seen, as long as he remained healthy and safe.
