The sedan chair stopped in front of Phoenix Palace. With the towering imperial-red palace in front of her, Shao Wanru's eyebrows frowned. She had thought that it was Empress Dowager who summoned her, but it turned out to be the Empress.

A palace maid had been waiting there for a long time. When Shao Wanru arrived, she greeted her with a smile and said, "Fifth Miss Shao, Her Majesty is waiting for you. Please come with me!"

Shao Wanru nodded and followed the ...