What did any of this have to do with anything?
But, to save her own life, she still had to maintain her rationality and steady her mind.
After having Xiao Xizi recount the entire incident, she lay by the window alone, deep in thought.
If only there were surveillance cameras! she yearned.
Zi Yue came in and announced, "My lady, the Empress requests your presence..."
「...」
In Jiaofang Hall, Xia Ruqing knelt on the ground.
At the Empress's side were tomorrow's banquet menu and a stack of festival gift lists sent up by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Her complexion was not good, somewhat pale. Xia Ruqing kept her head down, silent.
The day after tomorrow is New Year's Eve, she thought. Please don't confine me! That would be such bad luck!
After the time it took for an incense stick to burn, the Empress finished looking at the menu. Seeing Xia Ruqing still kneeling, she hurriedly said, "Lady Xia, please rise. Look at my memory. These days have really been too hectic!"
