What was even more strange was that Lin Mengya could not tell what the incense was made of. It was so strong that it overpowered the smell of medicine.

When Lin Mengya entered the bedroom, Concubine De was lying in bed, and the bed curtains were still drawn. Lin Mengya supposed Concubine De was either feeling extremely unwell from the illness or that she did not wish to see her unfilial daughter-in-law.

"Your daughter-in-law is here to pay respects to you. I heard ...