"What the Empress said is right; it was my short-sightedness!"
Consort Zheng smiled slightly.
She put down the hand warmer and sipped a cup of tea at her side.
Suddenly, she remembered something and quickly instructed Hong Yun.
"Go and see if there's anything you can help with at Honored Lady Dou's place?"
"Remember to be sincere! Don't put on airs!"
"Otherwise, I'll deal with you when you come back after I find out!"
Consort Zheng's last words carried authority.
Hong Yun hurriedly responded.
"I will heed the Empress's teachings!"
"Go now!"
Consort Zheng waved her hand, and Hong Yun left in response.
...
Half an hour later.
Hong Yun rushed back in with reddened eyes.
"Empress, something terrible has happened, Honored Lady Dou... "
"What happened? Speak slowly!" Consort Zheng said leisurely.
What's there to panic about? At most, it's just death.
She's endured so much suffering for so long; death might be a relief for her!
