Song Ci lingered at Cining Palace until the afternoon before departing, while Empress Dowager Wang stood in front of the hall, watching her leave.
Song Ci: "..."
There it is again, that feeling as though the other party might devour my sacrifice.
Empress Dowager Wang waved her hand, watching as Song Ci was carried away in a soft sedan chair, and let out a long sigh.
Lian Qiao supported her hand and said, "Lady, if you truly can't bear to part with Madam Song, you could have her stay in the palace for a couple of days."
"If I were to keep her in the palace, people outside might speculate that the Emperor has issues with the Song Family." Empress Dowager Wang sighed and slowly walked back, resting her hand on Lian Qiao's arm.
"Then why suddenly?"
Empress Dowager Wang's voice turned slightly heavy as she said, "Last night, I awoke from a dream, and suddenly felt that Song Ci is about to leave us."
