Dowager Consort Qu had already fallen asleep, and after taking the medicine, the drowsiness started to overcome her, making her feel extremely weak.

A palace maid carefully covered Dowager Consort Qu with a blanket and walked to the window, partially closing the curtains, obscuring the light in the palace. Then she went to where the incense burner was previously placed and noticed its absence, furrowing her brow. She approached the door and called over another palace ...