Thus, before reaching Qingfang Garden, a eunuch had already gone to announce her arrival, and by the time Cai Wei arrived, Du Meiren from inside the palace, along with several eunuch maids, had already been waiting at the entrance of Qingfang Garden. As soon as they saw Cai Wei's processional carriage approach, they hurriedly knelt on the ground.
"This concubine pays her respects to the Empress Dowager. Long live the Empress, long, long live the Empress!"
"Aunt, please rise!"
Before even alighting from the carriage, Cai Wei reached out her hand, eagerly trying to help Du Meiren stand.
Du Meiren humbly said, "Thank you, Empress Dowager!" then rose to her feet with the assistance of Nong Mo.
Cai Wei dismounted from her shoulder carriage, took Du Meiren's hand, and laughed, "It has been many days since we last met. Aunt, is your health still well?"
Du Meiren laughed and said, "Thanks to the Empress's concern, this concubine is well."
