"Since Biwu has pleaded for you, I will not pursue the matter."
With Chun De's declaration, a weight was finally lifted from Song Lianhe's chest. But in the next moment, she felt a little confused.
'What exactly... was the Empress going to hold against her?'
'Was it for practicing medicine while hiding her identity?'
'Or for treating Consort Jing?'
Before she could figure it out, Chun De spoke again. "Song Lianhe, I am already aware of the matter between you and Prince Ling."
"I am filled with apprehension," Song Lianhe replied hastily.
"So, you truly no longer have feelings for him?"
Chun De asked this a little too eagerly. The moment the words left her mouth, Zhou Cangyan glanced over. She immediately pretended to admire the pine trees outside the window, averting her gaze.
