A hush fell over Qiuyi Pavilion.
Xu Mingying had lost too much blood. Now, overwhelmed by fear and shock, she was struggling to hold on.
Song Yunzhao took one look and had someone help her inside to rest. An Shutong was still unconscious; they couldn't afford to have Xu Mingying faint as well.
Xu Mingying thanked Ming Fei before entering the inner chamber, but her steps were unsteady and her figure wavered. She didn't look well at all.
Tsk.
Song Yunzhao sighed. 'I really don't get it. What are the Empress Dowager and An Shutong after?'
The person who had gone to report to the Empress Dowager returned, bringing back two injured individuals—Du Wanneng and Qin Xiaoyin, who had rescued them on the spot. Upon seeing Song Yunzhao, they hurried over to greet her.
"This concubine greets Lady Ming."
Song Yunzhao looked at the two of them and said, "No need for formalities. Sit down and let the Imperial Physician examine your injuries first."
