Having left Changning Palace, night had already fallen.
Nurse Sun held an umbrella as she escorted Xiao Zhen. After they had passed the palace gate, Nurse Sun's pace did not slow, seemingly intending to continue, but Xiao Zhen stopped and said, "Nurse, you don't need to go any further!"
With a smile, Nurse Sun replied, "This old servant will accompany the second prince a few more steps."
Realizing Nurse Sun must have something to say, Xiao Zhen nodded, "Then let's walk a little way, but it's slippery with the heavy snow, so don't go too far, Nurse."
Nurse Sun nodded, smiling and agreeing.
They had moved some distance away from Changning Palace when Nurse Sun finally spoke again, lowering her voice, "This old servant knows that the second prince has always been concerned about the Noble Consort in the Cold Palace..."
Xiao Zhen's steps faltered.
