The red walls and tile eaves of the Imperial Palace stood majestic and imposing.
Inside Jiaofang Palace, the silence was profound.
The messenger eunuch bowed his head deeply, not daring to breathe loudly.
It was strange, as soon as he stepped inside, he sensed something unusual about the Empress, as if she had suffered a serious illness, and she seemed less spirited than before.
Upon hearing that the Holy Emperor was coming, she actually dropped the tea cup she was holding.
"Your Majesty?"
The Empress closed her eyes briefly to steady her nerves.
"I understand, you may leave now."
As soon as the eunuch left, the nanny beside her was filled with anxiety.
"Your Majesty, what should we do?"
"Panic for what!"
"Make sure the Eastern Palace is watched, don't let her cause trouble!"
The Crown Princess Consort had previously come to Jiaofang Palace in a panic when she heard that the child was taken back to Chu Ning's parents' home, only to be warned by the Empress and sent back.
