"Serve… Your Majesty?"
Si Li's fingers gently fiddled with the hem of her robes, her expression a mixture of anticipation, nervousness, and joy.
At this moment, Si Li was the very picture of a woman on the verge of succeeding in her ambitions, yet not daring to show it.
Empress Dowager Yan was very satisfied with Si Li's reaction.
Empress Dowager Yan wasn't afraid of Si Li having her own ideas; she was only afraid Si Li wouldn't want to advance.
"That's right. I want you to go serve His Majesty."
Empress Dowager Yan nodded, placing a hand on Si Li's shoulder.
"You know as well as I do that not just anyone is qualified to serve His Majesty. Many Palace Maids can be in the Imperial Palace for ten years and never even catch a glimpse of him.
"One day, you might even receive His Majesty's favor and become a Consort. It's not impossible."
"This servant would not dare harbor such thoughts."
