At this moment, Xiao Yanyi and the Grand Dowager should have already received news of her stay in the palace, as well as her father and elder brother. On the surface, the Empress's action seems harmless. With the Emperor away, keeping a friendly lady in the palace to rest does not seem out of place. Even if Xiao Yanyi and First Master come to demand her return, they could not do so righteously.
And as for Min, though she did not believe in his death, the injury seemed real. Therefore, she couldn't help but worry about his condition now.
She stood up and poured herself a cup of tea, walking softly to the window. She saw seven or eight nannies and female officials guarding the hall's entrance tightly...
Xiqiu stood quietly by the window; the night grew deeper with every moment, and the palace lights at the corners dimmed gradually. Suddenly, in the silent room, there came faint, almost imperceptible footsteps growing closer.
Xiqiu quietly awaited the visitor.
