The Empress Dowager was momentarily stunned and said, "With such a frail body, she still guards her food so fiercely."
In the end, she was raised into a wasted state.
The Empress Dowager lightly tapped the long nail guards on the armrest, her interest waning.
Amidst the conversation, a message came from outside: "His Highness Prince Qi requests an audience."
The Empress Dowager knitted her elegant long brows, a vertical line faintly appearing between them; she had no desire to see any bloodline of the late Empress Dowager.
Just as she was about to refuse, she suddenly changed her mind, relaxed her brows, cleared her throat, and said softly, "Why has he come at this time? Let him in quickly for a talk."
Earlier today at Duke Zhen's Mansion, a rift arose between the Crown Prince and King Jin, what is the purpose of Prince Qi's visit to her now?
To pledge allegiance? Or to gather intelligence?
A trace of intrigue flashed in the Empress Dowager's eyes.
