County Duke Yu visited the imperial palace alone the next day.
Tomorrow would be the Double Ninth Festival. The Emperor had to prepare for heaven worship. Although this worship ceremony was not as grand as the First Moon's initiatory offerings, there are no trivial matters in heaven worship, so preparations must be started early.
On the eighth day, the Emperor was still very busy.
But amidst his busyness, the Emperor met with County Duke Yu in the Imperial Garden and even wanted to personally support him by the hand.
County Duke Yu dared not let him assist, hurriedly stepping back with his cane, bowing to let the Emperor go first, with himself a step behind.
The Emperor knew his character: appearing frail and physically weak, but unyieldingly firm, even more so than Wei Zhi during his service period.
